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Superchips 6.0 Microtuner Thread
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From: Calgary,Canada
Vic- wondering if you can give me some feedback. Have a brand new 6.0 and love it except for the lack of throttle response and mushy pedal feel when first starting out. I know that there is delay because of the turbo spool up, but it seems extra long compared to other deisels.
Does the 1704 help with this dead pedal/slow spool feel ? I'm not looking for max HP - just better daily drivability and low pedal throttle response with perhaps a little better mpg.(and the occasional ricer burn!)
I did post a simular ? on the Predator thread, and the general response was that it did help to some degree. I know you probably can't comment on the Pred vs the 1704 - but what are your thoughts on your product for what I am after.
Thanks for any input. Love this site - but man it makes me spend money!!
Does the 1704 help with this dead pedal/slow spool feel ? I'm not looking for max HP - just better daily drivability and low pedal throttle response with perhaps a little better mpg.(and the occasional ricer burn!)
I did post a simular ? on the Predator thread, and the general response was that it did help to some degree. I know you probably can't comment on the Pred vs the 1704 - but what are your thoughts on your product for what I am after.
Thanks for any input. Love this site - but man it makes me spend money!!
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From: Lake Mary, FL
Originally Posted by mrc59
Speaking of this tranny update, is it ready to go now or are you still working on it? My tuner's been there since 06/10 awaiting this update and I was allowing some extra time for finalization of the program tweak. Do you have a return ETA? RA14205.
I isolated the issues and corrected them live on the street.
This was for YOUR particular hex codes.
Your tuner should ship early this week =o)
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Originally Posted by derek witt
Vic- wondering if you can give me some feedback. Have a brand new 6.0 and love it except for the lack of throttle response and mushy pedal feel when first starting out. I know that there is delay because of the turbo spool up, but it seems extra long compared to other deisels.
Does the 1704 help with this dead pedal/slow spool feel ? I'm not looking for max HP - just better daily drivability and low pedal throttle response with perhaps a little better mpg.(and the occasional ricer burn!)
I did post a simular ? on the Predator thread, and the general response was that it did help to some degree. I know you probably can't comment on the Pred vs the 1704 - but what are your thoughts on your product for what I am after.
Thanks for any input. Love this site - but man it makes me spend money!!
Does the 1704 help with this dead pedal/slow spool feel ? I'm not looking for max HP - just better daily drivability and low pedal throttle response with perhaps a little better mpg.(and the occasional ricer burn!)
I did post a simular ? on the Predator thread, and the general response was that it did help to some degree. I know you probably can't comment on the Pred vs the 1704 - but what are your thoughts on your product for what I am after.
Thanks for any input. Love this site - but man it makes me spend money!!
The throttle is so dead stock its scary.
Looks like the 1704 is right up your alley.
You should be able to pull mid-high 14's in the 1/4 at 92-93 MPH (an INSANE gain over stock) while maintaining totally civil part-throttle driabilityand some nice mileage gains...especially with the econ file.
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Thanks for the quick reply Vic - one more question. I've read in some threads that 1 or 2 of the shift points are/were a little high on the 1704( at least for some peoples tastes) If I purchase one now, is it revised to lower shift points on low throttle driving ? I think I would like the lower shifting for daily running.
PS -I've only got 300 miles - should I wait a bit ? Thanks again.
This is one long beastly threat!!
PS -I've only got 300 miles - should I wait a bit ? Thanks again.
This is one long beastly threat!!
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From: Metro DC
Originally Posted by Vic_Ferrari
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You should be able to pull mid-high 14's in the 1/4 at 92-93 MPH (an INSANE gain over stock) while maintaining totally civil part-throttle driabilityand some nice mileage gains...especially with the econ file.
You should be able to pull mid-high 14's in the 1/4 at 92-93 MPH (an INSANE gain over stock) while maintaining totally civil part-throttle driabilityand some nice mileage gains...especially with the econ file.
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally Posted by mrc59
Hey Vic, what would you consider a decent head-to-head mileage test for stock versus ECON mode? My commute is 37 miles one way for days a week. So I was thinking of topping off Monday, running stock, topping off fuel the next Monday and switching to ECON mode for another week. I'd like to run blind (e.g., have the wife tune and not tell me) but it's so obvious when one runs tuned. Do you think 300 miles over 1 week is enough to compare or should the interval be longer?
IMO 300 would be a great way to reduce the overall effect of the variables.
I for one would be interested in the outcome of this.
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From: Metro DC
Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
This could be very difficult to quantify, simply because of the variables form day to day...
IMO 300 would be a great way to reduce the overall effect of the variables.
I for one would be interested in the outcome of this.
IMO 300 would be a great way to reduce the overall effect of the variables.
I for one would be interested in the outcome of this.
I'll hold all constants over which I have control (e.g., travel time of day, pedal pressure on acceleration, tire pressure, cruise control speed setting, cargo weight, fuel quality/quantity (same station, same pump, filled to the neck), approach to stops) as steady as I can. I'll make a note of anything outside my control (e.g., temperature, weather conditions, traffic backup conditions).
Eventually, I'll have two numbers: MPG on stock, and MPG on ECON. So, given the two numbers, what quantifiers should I note on the report?
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Originally Posted by Vic_Ferrari
I isolated the issues and corrected them live on the street.
This was for YOUR particular hex codes.
Your tuner should ship early this week =o)
This was for YOUR particular hex codes.
Your tuner should ship early this week =o)
I know your busy, any problems with mine? RA# 14189
Thanks
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally Posted by mrc59
Right, and since I plan to post results, I want to be sure the test is as unbiased as possible while taking place in real-world conditions.
I'll hold all constants over which I have control (e.g., travel time of day, pedal pressure on acceleration, tire pressure, cruise control speed setting, cargo weight, fuel quality/quantity (same station, same pump, filled to the neck), approach to stops) as steady as I can. I'll make a note of anything outside my control (e.g., temperature, weather conditions, traffic backup conditions).
Eventually, I'll have two numbers: MPG on stock, and MPG on ECON. So, given the two numbers, what quantifiers should I note on the report?
I'll hold all constants over which I have control (e.g., travel time of day, pedal pressure on acceleration, tire pressure, cruise control speed setting, cargo weight, fuel quality/quantity (same station, same pump, filled to the neck), approach to stops) as steady as I can. I'll make a note of anything outside my control (e.g., temperature, weather conditions, traffic backup conditions).
Eventually, I'll have two numbers: MPG on stock, and MPG on ECON. So, given the two numbers, what quantifiers should I note on the report?
This is going to be very good..............
IMO if you average all the data it will be as accurate as needed and no quantifiers are required to post. You will be reducing the data, and I am comfortable with that.....hope everyone else is
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From: Metro DC
Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
This is going to be very good..............
IMO if you average all the data it will be as accurate as needed and no quantifiers are required to post. You will be reducing the data, and I am comfortable with that.....hope everyone else is
IMO if you average all the data it will be as accurate as needed and no quantifiers are required to post. You will be reducing the data, and I am comfortable with that.....hope everyone else is
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E series compatible ?
I saw a post mid thread about making the SC work on the 6.0 E-series and then VIc asking if anyone (in florida) had one but then it kind of died out- its my understanding they didnt put the 6.0 on the 03 E-series?
i have a new 04 E-350 Super Duty with the 6.0 and would like to know if a E-series compatible SuperChip is ready for my application
i wanna have some fun too!
Frank
i have a new 04 E-350 Super Duty with the 6.0 and would like to know if a E-series compatible SuperChip is ready for my application
i wanna have some fun too!
Frank
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally Posted by racerman_27410
I saw a post mid thread about making the SC work on the 6.0 E-series and then VIc asking if anyone (in florida) had one but then it kind of died out- its my understanding they didnt put the 6.0 on the 03 E-series?
i have a new 04 E-350 Super Duty with the 6.0 and would like to know if a E-series compatible SuperChip is ready for my application
i wanna have some fun too! Frank
i have a new 04 E-350 Super Duty with the 6.0 and would like to know if a E-series compatible SuperChip is ready for my application
i wanna have some fun too! Frank
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From: Lake Mary, FL
Originally Posted by mrc59
Hey Vic, what would you consider a decent head-to-head mileage test for stock versus ECON mode? My commute is 37 miles one way for days a week. So I was thinking of topping off Monday, running stock, topping off fuel the next Monday and switching to ECON mode for another week. I'd like to run blind (e.g., have the wife tune and not tell me) but it's so obvious when one runs tuned. Do you think 300 miles over 1 week is enough to compare or should the interval be longer?
I WELCOME youto post your results in this thread =o)
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From: Lake Mary, FL
Originally Posted by racerman_27410
I saw a post mid thread about making the SC work on the 6.0 E-series and then VIc asking if anyone (in florida) had one but then it kind of died out- its my understanding they didnt put the 6.0 on the 03 E-series?
i have a new 04 E-350 Super Duty with the 6.0 and would like to know if a E-series compatible SuperChip is ready for my application
i wanna have some fun too!
Frank
i have a new 04 E-350 Super Duty with the 6.0 and would like to know if a E-series compatible SuperChip is ready for my application
i wanna have some fun too!
Frank