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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Help with your tunes.

Hey guys i'm about to order a php chip for my truck and need some advice. I just want to get a basic set up for my truck 60dd, 80p, 80t and 1100 idle. My question is a couple times a year I will be towing our camper up the moutains, what is a good tow tune for moutain driving. Our camper is 6k. I tried calling php for help but after two days of calling still cant get threw.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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They close at like 3 EST. dont know where your located but im on the west coast so i always forget to call before 12 noon lol. But i would definately say you need a tow tune, probobly their heavy tow.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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I liked the 40t I had but I also have a 5spd. Usually left in 100 performance because it had good power and I could control the egt. The shift strategy with an auto will be your big concern between a per and tow tune.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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I just got my php today.
I have:
No start
High Idle
Whisper
45 tow
65 tow
80 daily

The truck hauls in the 45 tow tune. My trucks stock right now so that tunes great.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Thanks for all of the advice, I will order my chip tomorrow.
I know PHP is a small shop so I understand about not getting through.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Krisx125
I just got my php today.
I have:
No start
High Idle
Whisper
45 tow
65 tow
80 daily

The truck hauls in the 45 tow tune. My trucks stock right now so that tunes great.
Not to steal this thread. but what is the no start tune?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Not to steal this thread. but what is the no start tune?
Put the chip in no start mode and the truck won't start. I can't say I know "exactly" what it changes though.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FLATTIE
Put the chip in no start mode and the truck won't start. I can't say I know "exactly" what it changes though.
I dont want to be mean or anything, but why get it?
I mean id just lock my truck if i didnt want someone stealing it?
or is there a dffrent reason?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Leemakesmepee
I dont want to be mean or anything, but why get it?
I mean id just lock my truck if i didnt want someone stealing it?
or is there a dffrent reason?
IDK but each his own. Can keep dishonest folks honest I guess. Or out changing the oil. So you flip the switch. Drain oil. Get a phone call. SALE ON BEER downtown call comes in. Jump in truck, truck won't start. Say yourself, WTF!!! oh yeah, put drain plug in and oil. I know on a stroke it wouldn't start but you know what I am saying.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Krisx125
I just got my php today.
I have:
No start
High Idle
Whisper
45 tow
65 tow
80 daily

The truck hauls in the 45 tow tune. My trucks stock right now so that tunes great.
how is the whisper? jonathan said it didnt work
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by FLATTIE
IDK but each his own. Can keep dishonest folks honest I guess. Or out changing the oil. So you flip the switch. Drain oil. Get a phone call. SALE ON BEER downtown call comes in. Jump in truck, truck won't start. Say yourself, WTF!!! oh yeah, put drain plug in and oil. I know on a stroke it wouldn't start but you know what I am saying.
Mmm.. never thought of that. I've almost done that one or two times with diffrent cars.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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how is the whisper? jonathan said it didnt work
X2 on that

 
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