Hi all,
Decided on throwing this out to you all since I will probably want to look at one, and feel the difference. Wish I was thinking about this on GTG day!
Looking at going with a tuner, and curious what is actually involved if I do the DP route? I mean, do I get a curcuit board, a new PCM, send mine, how does it work? Will most likely buy from Clay, if I can convince my wife this is a good move. Part of what will help is the de-cel feature, as we tow a 12k 5th wheel, and I would love to have an exhaust brake feature without spending 1k+. Of course the extra power would be nice also.
We need to budget stuff, so I need to be close on pricing. I sent a note to Riffraff already, but figured asking you guys also.
What has been your experience with this?
Thanks.
Tom. (got to gtg about the time people were going to lunch)
01 F250 CC 4x4 7.3 204k White and Gold Lariat. Swst Houston.

 

If you get a chip from DP like the F5 then you will get the chip that plugs into your PCM connected to a wire that you route to the spot you choose. Then on the end you can get a rotary ****, a digital display switch, or a "gauge switch" that actually fits into a gauge pod and has a number display.

 

Thanks.
It sometimes takes a while for my brain to get engaged! I checked out DP's site, lots of good info. I was thinking the F5 and F6 meant the number of programs, and couldn't understand the 200 dollar diff.
Overall not as expensive as I thought.

Tom.

 

I think both of them hold up to 16 tunes but the F6 can be modified via email where you have to send the F5 in like any other chip for reburns.

 

Since this is the Texas thread, I feel it's important to bring up a few alternatives to DP. Tony Wildman from Total Diesel Performance is just North of Fort Worth. Matt Robinson from Gearhead automotive is in Bryan, and David Lott from Diesel Innovations is in Houston.

All three offer custom switch on the fly chips that are very similar to DP and of course are local. That would make live tuning or upgrades easier in the future. Besides, this is the Texas chapter so it's only right to bring up the Texas options.

 

Amen Chris. And holy crap thank you for adding that. I had no idea Gearhead was in Bryan. I've no idea how I missed that having been on their site a lot. That makes me so happy right now in an unnatural way seeing as how I live like 7 miles from his place.

 

I haven't been in here in awhile, but I would definitely suggest Matt of Gearhead since he's within' "spittin' distance" of us Houston folks.

Case in point: When I had my DP reburned for my Stage I's, the shifting, power, and engine never were right. Had Jody been local to me, he probably could have figured out the problem, fixed it, and sent me on my way.

Matt is not even a 2 hour drive from me, so when there's some sort of issue or I need to update my tunes, it's just a matter of making a drive. Smart guy too, really knows his stuff...it's worth the drive just to meet him.

 

i dunno if i will ever go over to the darkside and get me a tune.

 

-Get a coolant filter, you should.
-Try Matt's SRL file for non-studded trucks, you should also.

 

i will keep that in mind. i'm not too certain about a coolant filter. after all, i'm not towing heavy loads right now, but i'll definitely look into that. with the six-o, i dont wanna take chances like tat.

 

Whether you tow or not, a coolant filter prevents a serious and expensive problem from occurring. There really is no risk associated with installing a coolant filter.

-It saves your waterpump
-Filters out the sediment that clogs the oil/egr cooler

 

cool. i'll definitely have to do tat then. the six-o is a jumpy engine anyway. i'll have to settle her nerves.

 

thanks TD. sorry guys, didnt mean to hijack the thread.

 

No worries Dom, it's all good. I learn stuff even without trying. God forbid, I might own a 6.0 some day.