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Mar 26, 2013 | 05:02 PM

Goldman97F250

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Performance Chip/Programmer

I have a 1997 F250 with a 351w 5.8L. I'm looking to get a performance chip/programmer, and I have found 4 or 5 I'm interested in. I just wanted to ask, who has what? And what do you all suggest I get. I appreciate it.

Mar 26, 2013 | 05:03 PM

blkF250HD

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Waste of money IMO for an OBD1 truck. Better gains from exhaust work and a cam swap than anything.

Mar 26, 2013 | 05:09 PM

dmanlyr

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Seconded - waste of money on a OBD1 truck - can't change enough of the computer controlled parameters to make any real difference, except to reduce fuel mileage (and engine life) by tricking the engine to run richer than it should...... REGARDLESS of the aftermarket hype.

David