Best 7.3 tune.
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Best 7.3 tune.
Ok guys, I need a nice reliable 7.3L tune for my uncle. Iv been all about the gas engines for a long time so I don't know. I'm out at his house drinkin some beer and he askes me about the best tune for a 7.3. I tell him Mikes 5 star but I'm really not sure. The F250 has 3.73 112k miles and just doesn't pull his 11k 5er like it used to. He just needs a pick me up.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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There are things that are needed before a chip/tuner.
Gauges, exhaust, intake, then chip/tuner.
I have a DP-TUNER and love it. There are many out there. Come down to the 7.3 forum and do some reading, you will learn a lot so you can help him do it right the first time.
Gauges, exhaust, intake, then chip/tuner.
I have a DP-TUNER and love it. There are many out there. Come down to the 7.3 forum and do some reading, you will learn a lot so you can help him do it right the first time.
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Not saying I didnt like DP (cause I did), but since switching to PHP my EGTs are lower when going up a grade, and the throttle is less sensitive.
The biggest difference was when I go up the Conejo grade, which I do frequently. Before in 80e (DP) I would drop it out of O/D. Now with my PHP DD tune, I dont have to change anything when I hit the hill.
I did like the DP shifting better though.
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Hey sorry for just now getting back. Been a pretty busy weekend. I appreciate the imput from everyone. I realise he will need some gauges but which timers is best for stock intake and exhaust setup?
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There are things that are needed before a chip/tuner.
Gauges, exhaust, intake, then chip/tuner.
I have a DP-TUNER and love it. There are many out there. Come down to the 7.3 forum and do some reading, you will learn a lot so you can help him do it right the first time.
Gauges, exhaust, intake, then chip/tuner.
I have a DP-TUNER and love it. There are many out there. Come down to the 7.3 forum and do some reading, you will learn a lot so you can help him do it right the first time.
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From what I've told you don't absolutely need any guages. As a matter of fact you don't, not to simply install the /chip tuner and run it. Gauges are only for being able to see what's going on with the truck.
Probably a good idea to have them though, for peace of mind.
Probably a good idea to have them though, for peace of mind.
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From what I've told you don't absolutely need any guages. As a matter of fact you don't, not to simply install the /chip tuner and run it. Gauges are only for being able to see what's going on with the truck.
Probably a good idea to have them though, for peace of mind.
Probably a good idea to have them though, for peace of mind.
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I understand. Iv got a stage 2 chip on my VW gas turbo engine and all I have is a boost gauge to see what the turbo is doing. That's about all I need for that vehicle. I wasn't sure about a diesel. I thought you would def. need more gauges. Egt ect.
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If what you meant to say is that due to being able to keep an eye on the goings on of a motor with a chip via gauges decreases the chance of somone hotrodding their motor to the point of yesterday's bbq charcoal, then I agree.
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If you are telling me that the motor will not stand a chance of blowing up with gauges then I'm calling your bluff.
If what you meant to say is that due to being able to keep an eye on the goings on of a motor with a chip via gauges decreases the chance of somone hotrodding their motor to the point of yesterday's bbq charcoal, then I agree.
If what you meant to say is that due to being able to keep an eye on the goings on of a motor with a chip via gauges decreases the chance of somone hotrodding their motor to the point of yesterday's bbq charcoal, then I agree.
Every truck runs different, I'm just saying that until you know how yours runs, its dangerous.
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