My First mod complete!
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My First mod complete!
Well today after long debating I finally installed my FRx 
It wasnt as bad as I thought and pretty self explanatory with the instructions. After its all said and done The truck is overall quieter and seems to idle and accelerate also seems to shift smoother. The #8 injector "knock" is still there however its much quieter. Many people have told me that that's "simply the nature of the beast" to say the least bit im happy with the results, now I have been stricken with Powersrroke Modding Syndrome P.M.S! 
I think next is the HPx from riffraff as well! I took a few pics and I think I figured out an easier way to get those little square head plugs out! Pics and more explanation will have to wait as the better half waiting for me to head to dinner! 
It wasnt as bad as I thought and pretty self explanatory with the instructions. After its all said and done The truck is overall quieter and seems to idle and accelerate also seems to shift smoother. The #8 injector "knock" is still there however its much quieter. Many people have told me that that's "simply the nature of the beast" to say the least bit im happy with the results, now I have been stricken with Powersrroke Modding Syndrome P.M.S! I think next is the HPx from riffraff as well! I took a few pics and I think I figured out an easier way to get those little square head plugs out! Pics and more explanation will have to wait as the better half waiting for me to head to dinner!
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Well, that's one of the down sides to FTE. The more you learn, understand, and the more results you start to see, the harder it is to stop tweaking things to make it a bit better. 
Congrats on your start.
Congrats on your start.
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I've read a lot of threads on the HPX and it's met with mixed results. It's one of those mods that has marginal gains. One thing I learned the hard way - start by making the truck 100%. No leaks anywhere and all sensors working. Then... gauges to monitor how each subsequent mod helps. As for gauges; TT, Pyro, and boost are well known, but fuel pressure is a very close 4th place - and very relevant in your case. My next gauge will plug into the OBDII port (to monitor a lot of stuff) and include a fuel pressure sender.
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Interesting location. How is the view while driving? My DP-Tuner control is on the oppposite side and I can just see it between the shift handle and the steering wheel. Here is my actual view while driving, that blinker looks to be an issue for my height and seat position.
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That's where I had my DP mounted, got tired of it being there so i drilled a hole in thedash next to the 4x4 switch and screwed it in place.
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OK... I was going to save this for later, but since you asked.... Stinky had his hitch wiped out by a drunk driver, so it's time to upgrade Stinky's butt. My media center is set to automatically switch to the backup cam when in reverse, but the backup cam takes all priority and it even kills the bluetooth on the phone. While contemplating what to do about this, I formulated a plan: Set up a bypass switch for the reverse signal so it's auto, off, or on (look out back while driving forward). My media center has more than one camera input, so I can select the "off" mode and set the media center to view the second camera. Why? Imagine a waterproof backup cam mounted on the back of my sailboat trailer (tall sumbich) and being able to see behind the trailer. This will really help when backing in tight spots, like my driveway. The cameras are already being shipped to me.
My sail boat is in the background here.
My sail boat is in the background here.
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It's not bad for me since I don't really watch it, I just check on it once in a long while. It's really only there so I can easily and quickly check fuel pressure if I am having an issue, some guys even have theirs under the hood. My hpop guage is on the other side, again more of a diagnostic tool rather than something to constantly monitor.
The critical gauges I have in a 4 pillar pod right in my face.
The critical gauges I have in a 4 pillar pod right in my face.
Interesting location. How is the view while driving? My DP-Tuner control is on the oppposite side and I can just see it between the shift handle and the steering wheel. Here is my actual view while driving, that blinker looks to be an issue for my height and seat position.
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