F250 set up for towing 3 tonne caravan
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CUSTOM CHIPS
Gotta fully concur mate. I too started with an Edge Tuner.
However after getting 'Custom Tunes' for the truck the difference is very pronounced, so much better.
I went with the FU2 Chip from PHP. It is custom designed for my truck taking into account, Intake, Exhaust, Wheel & Tyre size and the John Woods valve body in the tranny.
Bill's tunes break down likethis:
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Combined Mass (GCM) That is the Truck Weight (Mass) + Trailer Weight (Mass) = GCWR or GCM.
- 25hp - Over 20,000lbs (9,071kg) GCWR (all terrain)
- 40hp - 16,000 to 20,000lbs (7,260 to 9,071kg) GCWR (all terrain)
- 65hp - 12,000 to 16,000lbs GCWR (5,450 to 7,260kg) (all terrain), 16,000 to 20,000lbs (7,260 to 9,071kg) GCWR (flat terrain)
- 80hp - 8,000 to 12,000lbs(3,630 to 7,260kg) GCWR (all terrain), 12,000 to 16,000lbs (5,450 to 7,260kg)GCWR (flat terrain)
- 100hp - 8,000 to 12,000lbs (3,630 to 7,260kg) GCWR (flat terrain)
- 120hp - Not Recommended for powered rods
- 140hp - Not Recommended for powered rods.
As I predominately heavy tow on rough outback roads I went with.
The 25hp, 40hp, 65hp and the 80hp as tow tunes and Iuse them all depending on gross weight and the terrain.
When not towing I run it 90% of the time in an 80hp Daily Driver tune.
My 100hp is a performance tune and is a good fun tune at times when someone else needs a lesson
.There are some good chip designers out there just do your research and be comfortable with what you eventually go with.
Cheers,
Reg
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06-30-2013, 05:18 AM
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G'day Brian,
Gotta fully concur mate. I too started with an Edge Tuner.
However after getting 'Custom Tunes' for the truck the difference is very pronounced, so much better.
I went with the FU2 Chip from PHP. It is custom designed for my truck taking into account, Intake, Exhaust, Wheel & Tyre size and the John Woods valve body in the tranny.
Bill's tunes break down likethis:
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Combined Mass (GCM) That is the Truck Weight (Mass) + Trailer Weight (Mass) = GCWR or GCM.
As I predominately heavy tow on rough outback roads I went with.
The 25hp, 40hp, 65hp and the 80hp as tow tunes and Iuse them all depending on gross weight and the terrain.
When not towing I run it 90% of the time in an 80hp Daily Driver tune.
My 100hp is a performance tune and is a good fun tune at times when someone else needs a lesson.
There are some good chip designers out there just do your research and be comfortable with what you eventually go with.
Cheers,
Reg
Gotta fully concur mate. I too started with an Edge Tuner.
However after getting 'Custom Tunes' for the truck the difference is very pronounced, so much better.
I went with the FU2 Chip from PHP. It is custom designed for my truck taking into account, Intake, Exhaust, Wheel & Tyre size and the John Woods valve body in the tranny.
Bill's tunes break down likethis:
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Combined Mass (GCM) That is the Truck Weight (Mass) + Trailer Weight (Mass) = GCWR or GCM.
- 25hp - Over 20,000lbs (9,071kg) GCWR (all terrain)
- 40hp - 16,000 to 20,000lbs (7,260 to 9,071kg) GCWR (all terrain)
- 65hp - 12,000 to 16,000lbs GCWR (5,450 to 7,260kg) (all terrain), 16,000 to 20,000lbs (7,260 to 9,071kg) GCWR (flat terrain)
- 80hp - 8,000 to 12,000lbs(3,630 to 7,260kg) GCWR (all terrain), 12,000 to 16,000lbs (5,450 to 7,260kg)GCWR (flat terrain)
- 100hp - 8,000 to 12,000lbs (3,630 to 7,260kg) GCWR (flat terrain)
- 120hp - Not Recommended for powered rods
- 140hp - Not Recommended for powered rods.
As I predominately heavy tow on rough outback roads I went with.
The 25hp, 40hp, 65hp and the 80hp as tow tunes and Iuse them all depending on gross weight and the terrain.
When not towing I run it 90% of the time in an 80hp Daily Driver tune.
My 100hp is a performance tune and is a good fun tune at times when someone else needs a lesson
.There are some good chip designers out there just do your research and be comfortable with what you eventually go with.
Cheers,
Reg
Many thanks, a most informative post.
I had a look on the PHP web site and the FU2 has been discontinued
so I will have to look at the new models.
Your post has made the choice of tunes much less confusing.
It looks like this upgrade to my truck should move a bit closer to the
top of the list.
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06-30-2013, 05:31 AM
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My choice would be the TS chip
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/ts-6-position-chip
All the tuners supply toons for these.
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/ts-6-position-chip
All the tuners supply toons for these.
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