Hi folks!

Thought I'd share my latest Flashpaq experience with you. I have an '05 Excursion PSD, and originally purchased a 1704, which did an awesome job of waking up the big X! With a buddy of mine in the truck I pulled a 0-60 time of seven seconds flat, tested with a stopwatch and using the speedo ... not the most accurate method, but close enough to impress me!

Several months ago I upgraded to the Flashpaq, because I wanted internet upgradeability and data logging. Anyway, downloaded the data-logging upgrade two weeks ago and took the truck out for a test run. I still don't quite believe the result, but according to the log I pulled a 0-60 time of 5.92!! ... in an 8000 pound truck!!!

I also did one "not very good" quarter mile pass which I didn't save ... mid to high 14's ... not as fast as I've heard the Superduty's can go but still VERY impressive!

Somebody mentioned the idea of using the Flashpaq to deactivate the EGR ... THAT would be a VERY cool feature, since it would allow the EGR to remain plugged in. I haven't messed with mine, but after reading about some of the problems others have experienced as a result of NOT disconnecting it I'd be most interested in knowing whether the Flashpaq could even be used to accomplish this (assuming Superchips would bother supporting a feature that the end user technically shouldn't be doing). Look forward to the "official" answer!

Regards,
Steve

 

Thanks for all your help. Another question I have is about the rev limiter and the speed limiter. Do I have to put it to stock when I program it to economy or can I leave it on raise? What's the purpose of raising the both of them. I know for performace wise but is it a major thing to mess with? If I keep it on raise when I'm in economy power will it not be as fuel efficient as stock? Sorry for all the Q's but I want to know all that I have to know about my flashpaq. Thank you guys again for the info.

Aloha,
Kaipo

 

Raising the limiters are not going to effect fuel eocnomy unless you use them, If you do not drive your truck at WOT you will be more likely to maintain your fuel consumption. It will be there when you want to use the raised limiters, so answer YES you can raise them and not have to use them until you need them.

I hope this helps.
Stay Tuned!!!
Ron

 

On the powerstrokes we do not give the end user the ability to adjust the shift points and firmneses.
Stay Tuned!!
Ron

 

To give you a much longer, usable power band.

However, since shifting is based on a correlation between MPH and throttle position, if you aren't stepping on it, it will still shift at lower RPM (but a little higher than stock).

Believe it or not, this is actually good for fuel economy, because it prevents excess load when you hit the next gear.

Remember, load affects fuel mileage much more than RPM does.

 

Is the truck modified?
What are the mods you have done?
PO148=fuel delivery error
This has not been a common issue with the tuning on these trucks.
Send me a email directly, and I will have my guys look into the code and see if we have some insight.
We need you Flashpaq website login name, serial number from the tuner, and VIN number of your truck. Email me directly @ rrapp@superchips.com
Ron

 

So Ron, what about the question of EGR deactivation? Is that something the Flashpaq might be capable of doing? Being able to eliminate the unwanted flow of "gunk" back into the engine without physically disconnecting it would be awesome!

Look forward to your response, thanks!

Steve

 

We will have that ability when the custom tuning software comes out. You will be able to load your own custom tunes into the FP and then into the truck. You will have full raine over your computers abilitys.
If you would like to sample this software you can go to HPTuners.com.
Stay Tuned!!!!
Ron

 

Thanks for the quick reply, Ron! I checked out HPTuner's website and saw a lot of GM oriented software and product, but didn't see any obvious sample software geared for the PSD ... perhaps you can post a link to what you're referring to?

Also, when custom tuning comes out is it going to be an extra cost option through HPTuners (I sure hope not!!) or will it be part of the natural development of the Flashpaq (as I believe it should be)? After all, I upgraded from the 1704 to the Flashpaq specifically because of the promise of added features and flexibility, so I sure hope it will be included as part of the price I already paid...

Thanks in advance for your response!
Steve

 

Hptuners for the Fords will be the same as the GM style they currently have.
This is a custom software that will be a upgrade I do not know how much this will be.
There will be abilitys to buy just a program based on modifactions or you can purchase the whole software package that will allow for you to modify your own programs. The package will allow you to program 2 VIN's as many times as you want.
Stay Tuned!!!
Ron

 

Ron,
I too have the 1805 installed on my truck, 6-speed, PSD, F350, etc.
I love the options that it gives the end user, and now that the data logging update is up for grabs, that makes it even BETTER. One thing that puzzles me is the fact that after I "clear" ALL 'DTCs', they seem to reappear as if they were never cleared... any help on that? Other than that I love it!! Good job on all the hard work put into this thing.
A couple of weeks ago, I unloaded the tuner from my truck, and programmed my b-i-l's truck so that he could see what he is missing out on, needless to say he loved it just as much as I do, if not more. lol.
While the tuner was in his, I ran the DTC setup, and found 3 errors, 2 of them were EGR related, since his connector broke, like mine did , and the 3rd one threw us for a loop! "Error: PO299, Low Boost Supercharger". Ever had that one pop up on you, or the SC staff? If need be, I can e-mail this, but thought you'd see it here anyways. Once again, tyvm, and you too Vic!!! "BR"

 

Thanks for the info, Ron! Please tell the "powers that be" that I hope the price premium will be minimal, as I'm sure a LOT of people chose to upgrade to the 1805 (like I did) because they believed the promised "future upgrades" that were advertised would to be provided as a courtesy to those who already "paid to play" by upgrading in the first place.

I was particularly disappointed to find out that Superchips wasn't going to give loyal customers an upgrade path from previous products to begin with, especially since the 1700 series continues to be sold in your line. My 1704 is currently sitting on a shelf in flawless, "like new" condition, and it would have been a much easier "pill to swallow" if I could have traded up. Vic knows I was hoping from the very beginning to start off with the new product, but I went ahead and bought the 1704 anyway because the new product was "still a ways off" at the time.

Don't get me wrong ... I LOVE both products and have been VERY satisfied with the performance gains. I just believe that when you spend many hundreds of dollars on a product (twice in the case of those who've upgraded) the company ought to make good on the things they've implied we should expect.

Thanks again for the info ... I look forward to future upgrades!

Steve

 

By the way, had to de-tune the truck over the weekend in preparation for a dealer visit, so I took advantage of the opportunity to data log a "stock" tune 0-60 run. My X pulled a "stock" 0-60 time of 8.61 seconds.

I still can't get over the fact that Superchips knocked almost three full seconds off my 0-60 time ("Performance" 0-60 time was 5.92 seconds, as I mentioned previously)!

Love my tuner!!

Steve

 

The Sc seriers for the 1704 and 1706 we do not sell anylonger. They are discountinued and we DO offer a trade up policy. $250+shipping+old tuner and copy of invoice and you CAN upgrade to the 1805.
Stay Tuned!!!
Ron

 

Ok first you clear your codes (or ask the tuner to)and you unplug it and start the truck and they are there? OR You clear the codes and unplug the tuner and then plug it back in and the codes are still there?

2nd Is the truck modified? Bigger turbo? Injectors?
I have seen this code when my buddy with a 04 6.0 on 40" tires would blow a cooler hose or a throttle body elbow.
It has not been a reacuring issue with up here at SC.
Stay Tuned!!!
Ron