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Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Wheatland, Mo
Check your tranny for a tag and/or serial number. Give that info to BD and get the answers to the questions above and send that info to DP for the chip re-burn.
Or did I miss something? Could be...I'm feeling old today.
Or did I miss something? Could be...I'm feeling old today.
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Tiverton,RI
As far as tuning with the BD tranny goes, all Jody asked was if I had a built/aftermarket trans. I told him it was a BD and he took care of me from there. I've had my DP for a couple yrs now and I absolutely love it. I got live tuned at RRE2010, but even before that, with Jody's "regular" tunes, the truck ran and shifted awesome. Hope this helps....
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
Sounds like your alot like me .................
Im not that excited about it if I have to go to all this hassle.
I dont even know what half that stuff is hes talking about.
Im not that excited about it if I have to go to all this hassle.
I dont even know what half that stuff is hes talking about.
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Elder User
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From: Sequim. WA
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I don't think Jody makes it to Alaska very often.
PlatinumPete
Thanks for the info I imagine that Jody is familiar with DB and other "built" trans.
I am going for the programmer so I can set idle, shift points etc.
PlatinumPete
Thanks for the info I imagine that Jody is familiar with DB and other "built" trans.
I am going for the programmer so I can set idle, shift points etc.
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
Maybe you can talk him into going to Alaska and he can stop off at my place in Central B.C. on his way?
Is a programmer and a tuner the same thing?
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Puget Sound
The software to download tunes into the chip is free on their website, and they have detailed instructions (with pictures) for anything relating to the software, the chip, the PCM, and the tune selector. Look deep into their Knowledge Base and you'll find all kinds of cool stuff in there.
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
How hard are boost guages to install?
What do they hook too?
DP wants to know my boost numbers.
What do they hook too?
DP wants to know my boost numbers.
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Hotshot
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From: Puget Sound
The absolute easiest way to install a boost gauge is to buy one of these [LINK] for an electronic gauge with a threaded sensor. You would remove the Air Intake Heater (AIH) and thread this in where you took the AIH out. Don't worry about losing the AIH - it serves no purpose unless an absolutely perfect set of circumstances exist, then it only prevents white smoke while idling cold.
If you go with a pneumatic gauge, use the red air line (driver side, above the turbo) that goes to the wastegate
My gauges are in my signature, just click the link in my sig.
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From: Sequim. WA
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My E99 F 350 doesn't have AIH
I am more interested in an EGT gauge. Do I have to drill a hole in the exhaust to thread in the probe for an EGT gauge (I know, the instructions that come with the gauge will have the answer, but I want to know now!).
I am planning on a SCT X3 SF Programmer from DP Tunes with their tunes on it.
Havn't placed an order yet but will soon.
I am more interested in an EGT gauge. Do I have to drill a hole in the exhaust to thread in the probe for an EGT gauge (I know, the instructions that come with the gauge will have the answer, but I want to know now!).
I am planning on a SCT X3 SF Programmer from DP Tunes with their tunes on it.
Havn't placed an order yet but will soon.
It's a Van Gogh
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Elk Grove, CA
Yep, drill a hole in the drive side manifold. It's really easy. Roll under, look up and drill in where it is convenient. I got a drill and tap set from RiffRaff for the job. IIRC I studied on a writeup from Diesel Manor, search around there are many. My advice would be 1) use no lube or grease, just take a magnet probe into the hole to get the shavings, or a vacuum and 2) do not tap in too deep. It is a tapered pipe thread and you just need the probe up into the exhaust flow, not the fitting.
What tunes are you considering?
What tunes are you considering?
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
Stock boost is 17 PSI max, my economy tunes give me 27 PSI max before the wastegate limits the pressure on its own (red line disconnected). If I re-connect the red line, the wastegate dumps around 23-25 PSI.
The absolute easiest way to install a boost gauge is to buy one of these [LINK] for an electronic gauge with a threaded sensor. You would remove the Air Intake Heater (AIH) and thread this in where you took the AIH out. Don't worry about losing the AIH - it serves no purpose unless an absolutely perfect set of circumstances exist, then it only prevents white smoke while idling cold.
If you go with a pneumatic gauge, use the red air line (driver side, above the turbo) that goes to the wastegate
My gauges are in my signature, just click the link in my sig.
The absolute easiest way to install a boost gauge is to buy one of these [LINK] for an electronic gauge with a threaded sensor. You would remove the Air Intake Heater (AIH) and thread this in where you took the AIH out. Don't worry about losing the AIH - it serves no purpose unless an absolutely perfect set of circumstances exist, then it only prevents white smoke while idling cold.
If you go with a pneumatic gauge, use the red air line (driver side, above the turbo) that goes to the wastegate
My gauges are in my signature, just click the link in my sig.
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From: Sequim. WA
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Vinford
I got your PM and send you and answer (I thought)
My BD trans is a 4R100 with a BD tc.
I just placed an order for a X3 SF programer. It will have DP custom tunes.
My e99 has the small volume injectors so I am not pushing for more than a 60 hp boost.
I asked for 60 hp econo tune, the 60 hp tow and the deceleration program.
I don't know what the canned tunes on the X3 are. I will look.
It will be three weeks before I am home and can see how the programer makes my truck run. I have a long trip planned from Alaska to Washington pulling a small trailer.
I will post results
I got your PM and send you and answer (I thought)
My BD trans is a 4R100 with a BD tc.
I just placed an order for a X3 SF programer. It will have DP custom tunes.
My e99 has the small volume injectors so I am not pushing for more than a 60 hp boost.
I asked for 60 hp econo tune, the 60 hp tow and the deceleration program.
I don't know what the canned tunes on the X3 are. I will look.
It will be three weeks before I am home and can see how the programer makes my truck run. I have a long trip planned from Alaska to Washington pulling a small trailer.
I will post results