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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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After three years of trouble free service it looks like I need a new IDM. Should I choose a performance one or let the mechanic put in a stock unit?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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If you can get one out of a 99-03 superduty, they are 120v, compared to our 100. Slight upgrade. You can find remanned ones on ebay. I bought one there for a spare.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 427 fordman
If you can get one out of a 99-03 superduty, they are 120v, compared to our 100. Slight upgrade. You can find remanned ones on ebay. I bought one there for a spare.
Would that be the same as upgrading to the Swamps High Voltage IDM for the 97' PSD?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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The high voltage ones are 140v, a little more that the super dutys. I think swamps has the high voltage and high frecuency also.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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I'm wondering if the Swamps one is worth it on stock sticks, will it smooth out the idle or what is the overall high performance benefit versus longevity of the system?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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You will have to get Glenns opinon too cause he did the hvhf i just got the high voltage from beans. The only thing i could tell is it smoothed out the idle. I think it was worth it but thats just me.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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"Mechanic"? It's one plug, and a few bolts holding it onto the inner fender.
 
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Guessing it's ok to use the Swamps with mechanical fuel?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Guessing it's ok to use the Swamps with mechanical fuel?
Yes it will be fine.
 
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"Mechanic"? It's one plug, and a few bolts holding it onto the inner fender.
Yes its an easy DIY, dont throw away your money.

 
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Yes its an easy DIY, dont throw away your money.

I ordered a Swamps
 
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