Help with Tuner decision
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Norco,CA
[quote=WA_PSD;11354020]OK, so you would recommend the 40T. Is there much difference in power really or shifting? Or, just slight power gain and same shifting along with higher egts? I really appreciate the input. Getting ready to order tomorrow.[/quot
Power and the way the trans shifts and locks the convertor. Like mentioned you can talk to Jody or James, James has an E99 and loves what the chip dose for his. I don't remember but you do have gauges right. Its late and the wife says time to go let the dogs out. God bless,
Chet
Power and the way the trans shifts and locks the convertor. Like mentioned you can talk to Jody or James, James has an E99 and loves what the chip dose for his. I don't remember but you do have gauges right. Its late and the wife says time to go let the dogs out. God bless,
Chet
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Tuned
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Fox Island, WA
[quote=Bonanza35;11354084]
Thanks chet. I'll probably wait till monday and talk to an expert! Yes, I have gauges.
OK, so you would recommend the 40T. Is there much difference in power really or shifting? Or, just slight power gain and same shifting along with higher egts? I really appreciate the input. Getting ready to order tomorrow.[/quot
Power and the way the trans shifts and locks the convertor. Like mentioned you can talk to Jody or James, James has an E99 and loves what the chip dose for his. I don't remember but you do have gauges right. Its late and the wife says time to go let the dogs out. God bless,
Chet
Power and the way the trans shifts and locks the convertor. Like mentioned you can talk to Jody or James, James has an E99 and loves what the chip dose for his. I don't remember but you do have gauges right. Its late and the wife says time to go let the dogs out. God bless,
Chet
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Ventura co.
I only use 80 eco in town and 60 on the freeway. some people like the 80 on the freeway.
I like my gauges but i have to have the trans temp replaced. I don't know yet if it is just the censor or the gauge. they work great but over the last two days. the trans temp has been acting up jumping around.
this company is Very good on replacements if something acts up. No questions asked.. even if they are over a year..
I like my gauges but i have to have the trans temp replaced. I don't know yet if it is just the censor or the gauge. they work great but over the last two days. the trans temp has been acting up jumping around.
this company is Very good on replacements if something acts up. No questions asked.. even if they are over a year..
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Tuned
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Fox Island, WA
I only use 80 eco in town and 60 on the freeway. some people like the 80 on the freeway.
I like my gauges but i have to have the trans temp replaced. I don't know yet if it is just the censor or the gauge. they work great but over the last two days. the trans temp has been acting up jumping around.
this company is Very good on replacements if something acts up. No questions asked.. even if they are over a year..
I like my gauges but i have to have the trans temp replaced. I don't know yet if it is just the censor or the gauge. they work great but over the last two days. the trans temp has been acting up jumping around.
this company is Very good on replacements if something acts up. No questions asked.. even if they are over a year..
I think as of right now i'll probably just get the 80 e.
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: round rock, tx
Talk to Jody
Tell him what you want to do with your truck, what modifications you have installed or want to install.
I have the 60Tow, 80 Eco and 120 race
Jody reburned his tunes for me when I bought new single shots! great tunes!
I just want to buy/trade in my older F5 for the newer F6 that allows tunes to be downloaded via USB vs having to send it back to him to reflash!
Tell him what you want to do with your truck, what modifications you have installed or want to install.
I have the 60Tow, 80 Eco and 120 race
Jody reburned his tunes for me when I bought new single shots! great tunes!
I just want to buy/trade in my older F5 for the newer F6 that allows tunes to be downloaded via USB vs having to send it back to him to reflash!
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Tuned
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 406
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From: Fox Island, WA
Talk to Jody
Tell him what you want to do with your truck, what modifications you have installed or want to install.
I have the 60Tow, 80 Eco and 120 race
Jody reburned his tunes for me when I bought new single shots! great tunes!
I just want to buy/trade in my older F5 for the newer F6 that allows tunes to be downloaded via USB vs having to send it back to him to reflash!
Tell him what you want to do with your truck, what modifications you have installed or want to install.
I have the 60Tow, 80 Eco and 120 race
Jody reburned his tunes for me when I bought new single shots! great tunes!
I just want to buy/trade in my older F5 for the newer F6 that allows tunes to be downloaded via USB vs having to send it back to him to reflash!
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Tuned
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 406
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From: Fox Island, WA
OK, order is in!
Jody answered the phone first call and didn't make me feel rushed while taking the time to discuss what was best for me. Excellent service so far from DP.
Here's what I went with-
0-No Start
1-Stock
2-80Eco
3-Decel
4-80Tow
80Eco seemed to fit my driving needs rural/hills/stop signs/freeway.
80Tow no problem as far as egt's up to 9k. I'm about 6k loaded.
Decel in between tunes for easy in and out of either Eco or tow for slowing down loaded or not.
I'm in no hurry so I got UPS ground, so i'll report in about a week on the results. Thanks to all for your input.
Jody answered the phone first call and didn't make me feel rushed while taking the time to discuss what was best for me. Excellent service so far from DP.
Here's what I went with-
0-No Start
1-Stock
2-80Eco
3-Decel
4-80Tow
80Eco seemed to fit my driving needs rural/hills/stop signs/freeway.
80Tow no problem as far as egt's up to 9k. I'm about 6k loaded.
Decel in between tunes for easy in and out of either Eco or tow for slowing down loaded or not.
I'm in no hurry so I got UPS ground, so i'll report in about a week on the results. Thanks to all for your input.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Bothell, WA
80e is not that touchy but you'll get used to it. I like the stock tunes for when my daughter borrows the truck. I chose the 60t pulling a 27ft 5ver up and down the cascades. Egt's and tranny temps are not an issue. Good luck
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Tuned
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Fox Island, WA
I ordered the F5 with the EX digital switcher Blue. I'll mount that right of my steering column right above my Prodigy P2 with Blue lights/numbers. They should look good together, both have that cobalt blue look.
I would have ordered the F6, but needed to keep the cost down and think what I got will suit me fine for my needs. It was a toy for a toy type of thing with me and my wife. I sold a rifle and got this for the same price. I have spent too much money on truck, fishing boats, fishing poles and tackle and such the last 6 months.
This did not affect my checking account or my marriage.
I would have ordered the F6, but needed to keep the cost down and think what I got will suit me fine for my needs. It was a toy for a toy type of thing with me and my wife. I sold a rifle and got this for the same price. I have spent too much money on truck, fishing boats, fishing poles and tackle and such the last 6 months.
This did not affect my checking account or my marriage.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 354
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From: Patterson, Ca.
40T is all I need pulling 14k. Also it's my favorite when not pulling the 5er. I get my best mileage too. When using 80E I can't resist blowing off the little rice burners with the nip kit exhaust when the light changes. Bad for mileage.
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Tuned
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Fox Island, WA
Nice. I'm going to hit the Cascades this summer a couple of times, probably just I-90. I will feel comfortable hitting some of the other passes though now that I have a secondary tranny cooler and a decel tune.
Elder User
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 860
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From: Liberty Lake, WA
OK, order is in!
Jody answered the phone first call and didn't make me feel rushed while taking the time to discuss what was best for me. Excellent service so far from DP.
Here's what I went with-
0-No Start
1-Stock
2-80Eco
3-Decel
4-80Tow
80Eco seemed to fit my driving needs rural/hills/stop signs/freeway.
80Tow no problem as far as egt's up to 9k. I'm about 6k loaded.
Decel in between tunes for easy in and out of either Eco or tow for slowing down loaded or not.
I'm in no hurry so I got UPS ground, so i'll report in about a week on the results. Thanks to all for your input.
Jody answered the phone first call and didn't make me feel rushed while taking the time to discuss what was best for me. Excellent service so far from DP.
Here's what I went with-
0-No Start
1-Stock
2-80Eco
3-Decel
4-80Tow
80Eco seemed to fit my driving needs rural/hills/stop signs/freeway.
80Tow no problem as far as egt's up to 9k. I'm about 6k loaded.
Decel in between tunes for easy in and out of either Eco or tow for slowing down loaded or not.
I'm in no hurry so I got UPS ground, so i'll report in about a week on the results. Thanks to all for your input.