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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 08:31 AM
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ficm woes

well I was really excited to get my new scangauge,it was telling me everything I wanted to know,Until it told me my ficm was taking a dump.
so now I guess I'll call Ed and get one shipped,does anybody recommend the atlas tune?is it worth a $150?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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Econo or Atlas 40 is highly recommended depending on your injectors and PCM tuning. Throttle response is greatly improved.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 12:01 PM
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If you tow with the atlas40 it is RECOMENDED to have a EGT gauge and to watch it, as temps may be a bit high. I highly recommend the atlas40! I have not pulled with it but everyday driving is great. Go for it.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Can you tow big fifth wheel (15,000lbs) with the atlas40 tune on a stock truck? (Meaning no other tuner) My truck has mbrp 4" turbo back installed.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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Ed's site says your not supposed to tow over 8,000 lbs. but I am going too, will just watch the EGTs as I think she will run hotter. Before stock, I have seen EGTs over 1300 f on long hills loaded with trailer and truck, so we will see this summer....
 
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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I think Ed's site states 8,000lb towing is recommended for factory exhaust. I think you can tow more with upgraded exhaust? Maybe Ed will chime in.
 
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