2001 computer codes
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2001 computer codes
Is there anyone else out there that is disappointed in their computer code as far as performance and economy. Adding a chip adds a lot i know. but my buddy and i have the same chip and pretty much the same truck, i have CC he has SC and he just smokes me in a race and dynos more HP than i do. His truck is a 2000. I am also disappointed in the torque converter for 2001. His power "Kicks in" much quicker than mine. I think that also makes a difference. Any suggestions?
2001 F-350 CC Lariat 4X4 LB PSD SRW, Heated leather, off road package, western snow plow, strobe lights in parking lights and backup lights, tinted windows, pioneer cd player, rockford fosgate 1000x1 amp rocking 3 JL Audio 10W0's behind back seat, husky liners front and back, Hypermax "hot rod" chip, Hypermax pryo/boost gauge and Hypermax 3.5 inch downpipe and 5 inch exhaust.
2001 F-350 CC Lariat 4X4 LB PSD SRW, Heated leather, off road package, western snow plow, strobe lights in parking lights and backup lights, tinted windows, pioneer cd player, rockford fosgate 1000x1 amp rocking 3 JL Audio 10W0's behind back seat, husky liners front and back, Hypermax "hot rod" chip, Hypermax pryo/boost gauge and Hypermax 3.5 inch downpipe and 5 inch exhaust.
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2001 computer codes
Im not sure what his is but mine is a PMT2
2001 F-350 CC Lariat 4X4 LB PSD SRW, Heated leather, off road package, western snow plow, strobe lights in parking lights and backup lights, tinted windows, pioneer cd player, rockford fosgate 1000x1 amp rocking 3 JL Audio 10W0's behind back seat, husky liners front and back, Hypermax "hot rod" chip, Hypermax pryo/boost gauge and Hypermax 3.5 inch down pipe and 5 inch exhaust.
2001 F-350 CC Lariat 4X4 LB PSD SRW, Heated leather, off road package, western snow plow, strobe lights in parking lights and backup lights, tinted windows, pioneer cd player, rockford fosgate 1000x1 amp rocking 3 JL Audio 10W0's behind back seat, husky liners front and back, Hypermax "hot rod" chip, Hypermax pryo/boost gauge and Hypermax 3.5 inch down pipe and 5 inch exhaust.
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2001 computer codes
Find out what his is. You can have two identical trucks that operate completely differently due to different codes. We generally use NVK3 - NVK5 code with trucks that originally have PMT codes because they work better.
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2001 computer codes
Hi guys.
I am completely confused about these computer codes. How does one know what code is flashed into the ECU and if I want mine flashed with a new code, say PMT3, is that something that the Ford dealership does?
Also, how would I know if some yahoo (service tech) flashed my ECU for some reason?
Thanks for the information.
Steve
I am completely confused about these computer codes. How does one know what code is flashed into the ECU and if I want mine flashed with a new code, say PMT3, is that something that the Ford dealership does?
Also, how would I know if some yahoo (service tech) flashed my ECU for some reason?
Thanks for the information.
Steve
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2001 computer codes
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 02-Jun-02 AT 01:08 AM (EST)]>Find out what his is. You can have two identical trucks
>that operate completely differently due to different codes.
>We generally use NVK3 - NVK5 code with trucks that
>originally have PMT codes because they work better.
Now reflashing from PMT to NVK, does that involve just having the ECM reflashed or do i have to but a new computer. I talked to someone who had a 2001 and bought an 2002 computer for his truck and has had better results.
2001 F-350 CC Lariat 4X4 LB PSD SRW, Heated leather, off road package, western snow plow, strobe lights in parking lights and backup lights, tinted windows, pioneer cd player, rockford fosgate 1000x1 amp rocking 3 JL Audio 10W0's behind back seat, husky liners front and back, Hypermax "hot rod" chip, Hypermax pryo/boost gauge and Hypermax 3.5 inch downpipe and 5 inch exhaust.
>that operate completely differently due to different codes.
>We generally use NVK3 - NVK5 code with trucks that
>originally have PMT codes because they work better.
Now reflashing from PMT to NVK, does that involve just having the ECM reflashed or do i have to but a new computer. I talked to someone who had a 2001 and bought an 2002 computer for his truck and has had better results.
2001 F-350 CC Lariat 4X4 LB PSD SRW, Heated leather, off road package, western snow plow, strobe lights in parking lights and backup lights, tinted windows, pioneer cd player, rockford fosgate 1000x1 amp rocking 3 JL Audio 10W0's behind back seat, husky liners front and back, Hypermax "hot rod" chip, Hypermax pryo/boost gauge and Hypermax 3.5 inch downpipe and 5 inch exhaust.
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2001 computer codes
>Hi guys.
>
>I am completely confused about these computer codes. How
>does one know what code is flashed into the ECU and if I
>want mine flashed with a new code, say PMT3, is that
>something that the Ford dealership does?
The dealership can do it, but usually will not do it just because you ask them to. There has to be a reason and each code is recommended by specific TSBs for specific reasons.
>Also, how would I know if some yahoo (service tech) flashed
>my ECU for some reason?
If you can find an old sticker under a new one, that's a good indicator, otherwise you'd need a dealership to look it up.
>
>I am completely confused about these computer codes. How
>does one know what code is flashed into the ECU and if I
>want mine flashed with a new code, say PMT3, is that
>something that the Ford dealership does?
The dealership can do it, but usually will not do it just because you ask them to. There has to be a reason and each code is recommended by specific TSBs for specific reasons.
>Also, how would I know if some yahoo (service tech) flashed
>my ECU for some reason?
If you can find an old sticker under a new one, that's a good indicator, otherwise you'd need a dealership to look it up.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 1997
Posts: 23,165
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From: Enjoying the real world.
2001 computer codes
>Now reflashing from PMT to NVK, does that involve just
>having the ECM reflashed or do i have to but a new computer.
> I talked to someone who had a 2001 and bought an 2002
>computer for his truck and has had better results.
It involves reflashing the computer or using a 4 bank chip programmed for NVK.
>having the ECM reflashed or do i have to but a new computer.
> I talked to someone who had a 2001 and bought an 2002
>computer for his truck and has had better results.
It involves reflashing the computer or using a 4 bank chip programmed for NVK.
