Safe to put very mild programmer without studs being done.
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Safe to put very mild programmer without studs being done.
I have replaced EVERYTHING ELSE, just haven't done the Head studs yet. Also I want a way to get more throttle response. What is a good exhaust set up?
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The Atlas40 FICM tune from Ed@ficmrepair.com made a HUGE difference in tip-in response which is what is sounds like you are after..
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The Atlas40 FICM tune from Ed@ficmrepair.com made a HUGE difference in tip-in response which is what is sounds like you are after..
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mild tune should be alright, but know that anytime you add the extra power you run the chance of losing gaskets. They will let go even on a stock tune, let her heat up on a cold morning, and get some aftermarket gauges if you dont have em. I know of at least 2 trucks that run even the extreme sct tune without studs for a lot of miles (my personal truck is now at 30k on extreme not studded) and a friend is running for longer.
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When I was on the hunt for a 6.0 Excursion, the very same question had crossed my mind. So I thought I'd get the question answered once and for all.
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Thanks for the info. My truck is an 07 with a build date in 06 . One of the things that I'm after is a faster turbo spool, I have replaced the oil cooler high pressure oil pump brand new turbo new ICP sensor, i PR valve dummy plugs Rails have been replaced. I want a mild sounding exhaust and just a little more power. Whatv is a good tuner to purchase?
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If you want more spool, you want the Atlas 40 FICM tune to start. It greatly helps with turbo spool and helps deliver the fuel economy these trucks delivered new.
If you're still not quite satisfied, I'd get some Gearhead tunes. Matt does a great job turning the 6.0 for power and fuel economy. My truck is studded so I run the SRL+ tune and love the power, shifting, and mileage that come from it. Since your truck is relatively stock, you could run the SRL with a Flo-Pro exhaust and be happy.
Flo-pro makes a great exhaust for the money and it accentuates one of the best things about owning a diesel: Turbo whistle
If you're still not quite satisfied, I'd get some Gearhead tunes. Matt does a great job turning the 6.0 for power and fuel economy. My truck is studded so I run the SRL+ tune and love the power, shifting, and mileage that come from it. Since your truck is relatively stock, you could run the SRL with a Flo-Pro exhaust and be happy.
Flo-pro makes a great exhaust for the money and it accentuates one of the best things about owning a diesel: Turbo whistle
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If you want more spool, you want the Atlas 40 FICM tune to start. It greatly helps with turbo spool and helps deliver the fuel economy these trucks delivered new.
If you're still not quite satisfied, I'd get some Gearhead tunes. Matt does a great job turning the 6.0 for power and fuel economy. My truck is studded so I run the SRL+ tune and love the power, shifting, and mileage that come from it. Since your truck is relatively stock, you could run the SRL with a Flo-Pro exhaust and be happy.
Flo-pro makes a great exhaust for the money and it accentuates one of the best things about owning a diesel: Turbo whistle
If you're still not quite satisfied, I'd get some Gearhead tunes. Matt does a great job turning the 6.0 for power and fuel economy. My truck is studded so I run the SRL+ tune and love the power, shifting, and mileage that come from it. Since your truck is relatively stock, you could run the SRL with a Flo-Pro exhaust and be happy.
Flo-pro makes a great exhaust for the money and it accentuates one of the best things about owning a diesel: Turbo whistle
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Check out FICM Repair.com - Your Source for FICM Repair there you will find out about all the FICM tunes that can be done as well as making your FICM more reliable.
I run the atlas 40 and the SCT canned 65HP tow tune and have done so for a year now with no problems. One thing i will say is the throttle response is much better with the atlas 40.
The SCT only programs the PCM where as the atlas is a FICM only tune and they can be ran together.
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PHP is probably the most widely used and is available from FICMrepair.com or directly from PHP for about $150. Benefits include better throttle response, quicker turbo spool, and a little better mileage. There are several levels of FICM tuning, just like PCM tuning. Most people here choose the Atlas 40 but if you're running a big PCM tune you might only want the economy flash. That depends on your tune writer.
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No but I've driven trucks that have one and I know I want one.
It definitely does what they say it'll do.
It definitely does what they say it'll do.
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Get with Ed and "Git 'er done". You won't regret it one bit....