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Hi,
I have just a few questions. I am looking at purchasing a chip for my 99 F-350 DRW,
1, Which chip should I get?
2. If I install a chip do I have modify the exhaust and install a gauge.
3. Engine brakes are they worth it.
Any help is greatly appreicated. Thanks
I have just a few questions. I am looking at purchasing a chip for my 99 F-350 DRW,
1, Which chip should I get?
2. If I install a chip do I have modify the exhaust and install a gauge.
3. Engine brakes are they worth it.
Any help is greatly appreicated. Thanks
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I would recomend a programmer rather than a chip - they plug in to reprogram the computer then you unplug it and keep it until you wish to de program it.
www.motorhaven.com sells one.
If you increase the HP you must also increase the exhaust diameter, especially the downpipe.
If you do a lot of towing, an engine brake of some kind is very useful. Without one, your truck will rely solely on your mechanical brakes to slow down - diesel engines have no braking effect, particularly if you have an auto tranny. The engine brake is really an exhaust brake, that limits the flow of the system, creating impressive back pressure that slows the vehicle without resorting to the mechanical brakes.
I intend to get one, eventually.
www.motorhaven.com sells one.
If you increase the HP you must also increase the exhaust diameter, especially the downpipe.
If you do a lot of towing, an engine brake of some kind is very useful. Without one, your truck will rely solely on your mechanical brakes to slow down - diesel engines have no braking effect, particularly if you have an auto tranny. The engine brake is really an exhaust brake, that limits the flow of the system, creating impressive back pressure that slows the vehicle without resorting to the mechanical brakes.
I intend to get one, eventually.
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I use the superchips microtuner rather than a chip. Easy as 1-2-3 and you can reprogram back to stock when you need to go in for service, then program it back when you pick it up. Plus you get two programs for the price of one. You can buy one right from this site. With the lower program (60hp) you won't have to modify the exhaust, or put on a guage, but I would do it anyway. As far as the exhaust brake. I can speak from experience of having one on my 01 PSD Dually sence it was new. I now have 52,000 mile on it and I tow a 13,000 5th wheel. The exhaust brake is a life saver. and it gives you about three times the life on your truck brakes. No problems what so ever from using it. 
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40 PSI, are they adjustable or do you need to know how powerful the brake you are buying is? How difficult to install?
I also used a Micro tuner, what's interesting is that I removed the program, but yet my ford mechanic still questioned if I had a chip. Even though you remove the program something is left behind.
I also used a Micro tuner, what's interesting is that I removed the program, but yet my ford mechanic still questioned if I had a chip. Even though you remove the program something is left behind.
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rmilchman,
I can only speak from the experience that I've had with mine, as I'm not familure with the other brands available. With the one I have (BD or Big Daddy) it was somewhat difficult to install. Not that I did the installation myself, but I figure if it took the shop where I had it done between 5 and 6 hours, it must be. After reading a couple of articals on exhaust brakes in general that said if the back pressure gets between 31 to 32 psi it will cause what is called "valve float". I called the mfg direct to inquire about this problem. I was told the BD is designed to achive peak performance at 12-18 psi. It is adjutable and does need to be recalibrated every couple of years. However they also informed me that because of the design of their product, it would never even get close to the 31-32 psi. You will also need to install a pressure lock device on the transmission. This is to keep the transmission oil pressure up when the exhaust brake is in use. BD also sells this.
I can only speak from the experience that I've had with mine, as I'm not familure with the other brands available. With the one I have (BD or Big Daddy) it was somewhat difficult to install. Not that I did the installation myself, but I figure if it took the shop where I had it done between 5 and 6 hours, it must be. After reading a couple of articals on exhaust brakes in general that said if the back pressure gets between 31 to 32 psi it will cause what is called "valve float". I called the mfg direct to inquire about this problem. I was told the BD is designed to achive peak performance at 12-18 psi. It is adjutable and does need to be recalibrated every couple of years. However they also informed me that because of the design of their product, it would never even get close to the 31-32 psi. You will also need to install a pressure lock device on the transmission. This is to keep the transmission oil pressure up when the exhaust brake is in use. BD also sells this.
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Ken,
With the 1700 model when you return the program to stock, or to the second program, does that clear the codes? Or is there something else that need to be done to do so?
With the 1700 model when you return the program to stock, or to the second program, does that clear the codes? Or is there something else that need to be done to do so?
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With the 1700, disconnect the battery for 30 minutes after restoring it to stock. Have the headlight switch in the "on" position during this 30 minutes.