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Old May 21, 2020 | 06:36 PM
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Where’s the 140hp extreme?

Seriously though, I loaded mine up with some of all the choices.
My favorite tune with the modified stock turbo was the 65 Fuel Sipper. Mostly due to the early shifting logic. Are you auto or manual?
 
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Old May 21, 2020 | 06:39 PM
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If I’m remembering correctly the Hydra has a setting below 01 for stock and above 15 for no start. I can doublecheck on my pc if you want. But I figure the more knowledgeable folks will come along shortly.
 
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Old May 21, 2020 | 10:37 PM
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If I’m remembering correctly the Hydra has a setting below 01 for stock and above 15 for no start. I can doublecheck on my pc if you want. But I figure the more knowledgeable folks will come along shortly.
i am auto I got it all in and was working I could switch to #2 and the high idol would kick in, but once I cycled the ignition it would not start until I cycled it again in 00 then ran fine, any other position it would die
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 12:16 AM
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i'll be towing my 6400 lbs trailer out to florida, so i'll play as gently as possible

I do have concerns that i am straying to far from home so soon after these mods but i gotta go
That size trailer is pretty easy on the truck. I would just make sure to lock it out of OD on any extended hill climbs if I didn't have an EGT and that should keep you out of trouble. Mine will start to run hot (1200+) pulling a grade in OD in certain scenarios but worst case downshifting out of OD and holding it at 2200-2300 rpms keeps it in check somewhere between 1000-1100*F. Generally speaking dropping a gear and modulating the throttle is much easier on the truck than being in a higher gear with the throttle pegged just to maintain speed and RPM.
 
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Originally Posted by SkySkiJason
X3 on (4) gauge kit. ISSPRO EV2 are the best IMHO.

As far as ‘addiction’ goes, I can quit anytime I want.

Pay no attention to all those empty boxes with yellow tape... And ALL of these ‘extra parts’ are FOR SALE, so I am definitely not a hoarder - by definition!!

Ive installed a bunch of these.

Dude! Fuel Pressure on top all up in your face?! EGT! Chuck FP down at the end. Smh.

Agreed EV2 is the best.
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 05:52 AM
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That size trailer is pretty easy on the truck. I would just make sure to lock it out of OD on any extended hill climbs if I didn't have an EGT and that should keep you out of trouble. Mine will start to run hot (1200+) pulling a grade in OD in certain scenarios but worst case downshifting out of OD and holding it at 2200-2300 rpms keeps it in check somewhere between 1000-1100*F. Generally speaking dropping a gear and modulating the throttle is much easier on the truck than being in a higher gear with the throttle pegged just to maintain speed and RPM.
good points , this will be interesting for sure, LOL its all down hill going there so all uphill coming home
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 06:18 AM
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i am auto I got it all in and was working I could switch to #2 and the high idol would kick in, but once I cycled the ignition it would not start until I cycled it again in 00 then ran fine, any other position it would die
thats not normal. Are you sure you’re using the correct files for your pcm code?
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 07:04 AM
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thats not normal. Are you sure you’re using the correct files for your pcm code?

Software gave me the info But when i went to do the programming there was 3 different sets of choices, Ty to go back in with the info to show me the proper number again it would show me anything, so i made a choice staying in the group for all tunes,
going to put the software on my laptop and try again

ofcourse like a dummy i forgot to take a pick of the pcm info

so i got out this morning to move the truck so the woman can go to work , just out of curiosity i switch the tune to #2 high idol and it worked, I am wondering if i need to pull the pcm again and reclean contacts, I wiped it down , scrubbed it gently and wiped it down again, did not feel any of the silicone on it, but maybe i missed something
my buddy across the street say the truck sounds nasty! I asked him what that means , he said like one of his old girlfriends ( nasty in a good way ) LMAO
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 07:37 AM
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i am auto I got it all in and was working I could switch to #2 and the high idol would kick in, but once I cycled the ignition it would not start until I cycled it again in 00 then ran fine, any other position it would die
Sounds like wrong HEX code/tunes for your PCM.
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 07:39 AM
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Sounds like wrong HEX code/tunes for your PCM.
I am going to take it all apart and start over
i got time florida trip is off for now!

https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/autom...uge-kit-99-07/
very tempted to pull the trigger
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 07:42 AM
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Dude! Fuel Pressure on top all up in your face?! EGT! Chuck FP down at the end. Smh.

Agreed EV2 is the best.
Lol. The top gauge is covered by the visor when visor is down.

Also, many of the gauges I’ve installed are on vegetable oil conversions and FP is more critical than it is for the rest of y’all.

I admit though, I’ve always struggled to decide what order to put the gauges in!!

I probably look at EGT the most and would not like peaking behind the visor to see it.
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 07:43 AM
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Before removing the hardware, double check your PCM code visually or via Forscan, then use the Hydra-flash software to double check the proper tunes were loaded.

People make mistakes and perhaps this is one of those mistakes.

On the positive side of things, this will allow you to become more familiar with the chip programming and Hydra-flash software.
 
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I am going to take it all apart and start over
i got time florida trip is off for now!

https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/autom...uge-kit-99-07/
very tempted to pull the trigger
I hope that means Dad is doing better!!!
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 07:50 AM
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I hope that means Dad is doing better!!!
well at 83 it's a very touch and go thing, was just there in november after they ( the doctors) told me he wasn't going to make it MOST LIKELY, i jumped on a plane and by the time i got there he was already home and doing fine!
so again they tell me he's not doing well , LOL he calls me ( i'm thinking he is about to die) hey son how ya doing , i am going home tomorrow, when are you coming here LMAO like nothings happened , he says he's fine!
he is a tough old fellow, and it's not really a good time work wise to take off for a couple of weeks
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 07:51 AM
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Before removing the hardware, double check your PCM code visually or via Forscan, then use the Hydra-flash software to double check the proper tunes were loaded.

People make mistakes and perhaps this is one of those mistakes.

On the positive side of things, this will allow you to become more familiar with the chip programming and Hydra-flash software.
thanks I did not even think about forscan being able to see that !
 
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