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From: Sedalia, CO
I cut a hole in my dask to accomodate the JMS switcher from DP. The Hydra switcher doesn't quite fit that mount, but a little work with a file made it fint. I suspect, but don't know, that you could make any of the DP mount options work.
I personally hate velcroed crap, but lots of folks don't mind it all, and it does open up mounting options.
Good luck with the tuner choice. Both DP and Gearhead (what I run on the Hydra) write great tunes, but neither are perfect. I much prefer DP's shift strategies for towing, but prefer Matt's engine calibrations. I actually switch between the F5 and Hydra depending on whether I'm towing, or not, and that's a real pain.
Mark
I personally hate velcroed crap, but lots of folks don't mind it all, and it does open up mounting options.
Good luck with the tuner choice. Both DP and Gearhead (what I run on the Hydra) write great tunes, but neither are perfect. I much prefer DP's shift strategies for towing, but prefer Matt's engine calibrations. I actually switch between the F5 and Hydra depending on whether I'm towing, or not, and that's a real pain.
Mark
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From: Hampton, Maryland.
DP has a switcher that fits in a gauge hole and they also have a mount that fits around a gauge (links below). I have an original plastic prototype of the one that fits around the gauge and have had it for almost 5 and a half years. The production ones are made of metal. It looks crooked in this photo, but at the time, I had it upside down. It sits straight now.
http://www.dp-tuner.com/ford-powerst...her-mount.html
http://www.dp-tuner.com/ford-powerst...lack-face.html
http://www.dp-tuner.com/ford-powerst...her-mount.html
http://www.dp-tuner.com/ford-powerst...lack-face.html
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From: Lake Stevens, WA
I agree with you, Mark.
x2 on the DP shift strategies. They work very well for towing. I like the engine calibrations as well, but only have the edge juice to compare to. What a difference! I am limiting the rig to 60e and 60t, because 80e and 80t maxes out my HPOP (AE says IPR duty cycle is 100% at times, and ICP is down to 1700psi)
x2 on the DP shift strategies. They work very well for towing. I like the engine calibrations as well, but only have the edge juice to compare to. What a difference! I am limiting the rig to 60e and 60t, because 80e and 80t maxes out my HPOP (AE says IPR duty cycle is 100% at times, and ICP is down to 1700psi)
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From: Lake Stevens, WA
That is true - a T500 is in my future. I'm hoping to limp along until new sticks are needed. I'm happy with the power with what I currently haul and the mountain passes I travel. Shoot, I'd be happy to have clean coolant at this point.
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From: Central Coast of CA
My old F250 truck:
Here is where I have mine mounted.
I don't have my switch box pushed all the way into the flush mount because I want to keep the option of pulling it and taking it with me so the truck won't start. Since it's such a tight fit, the way it sits in the mount is VERY secure.Stewart
I don't have my switch box pushed all the way into the flush mount because I want to keep the option of pulling it and taking it with me so the truck won't start. Since it's such a tight fit, the way it sits in the mount is VERY secure.Stewart
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From: Hat Creek Ca
Stewart, doesn't even an empty mounting hole raise an eyebrow when you go to get a smog check? Or do you have a user friendly station? I need to get my first check by the end of the month but the switch is just velcroed on. The bigger issue is my AFE Bladerunner intake manifold. From what I understand it has been tested and reviewed by CARB but no results last I checked as to weather it will be street legal.