i just bought a 01 and was wondering how safe are the 100 hp settings on the 4 bank switch chips? can i just set it and run safely? also will it hurt to run a 4 inch exhaust and no muffler or cat? what about propane injection is it pretty safe? thanks, Jesse

 

If you don't have them already GET THE GAUGES before you do anything.

Fire Rooster

 

Before running any chip/tuner, and especially propane, you should invest in a set of gauges to monitor the engine, transmission, and turbo boost. It's also a good idea to have a 4" exhaust, aftermarket downpipe, and air intake before you start modding. These will help keep the engine running in a safe temperature range. It's also a good idea to make some modifications to strengthen your transmission if you are going to run some serious HP.

 

alright then i take it wouldnt be very safe to put the chip in and run at 100 hp setting? what about just the 4 inch exaust and air filter upgrade? would it be safe? whats the best filter setup to use?

 

1)if your '01 is a diesel it should not have a cat. 2) a larger exhaust(no muffler even better) and gauges are a must( in my opinion) for a big chip 3) safe? that all depends on your right foot. i will say, i just got rid of a 3 pos. flip chip that was not working wright, it was stuck in the 100 hp setting all the time. it was very hard to keep my egt's down while towing a moderate load, to the point that i would say it was not safe. as far as propane goes, dont know, havent got there yet...

 

If anything, you should at least install a pyro gauge. Even with the exhaust and intake mods you can easily get dangerous temps out of the engine.

So I guess the short answer is no, don't run the 100 hp setting as is now.

 

wow, i read the post and enter my comments and you guys are already all over it i need to learn to type faster

 

you are right there is no cat, my dads 99 has one though, i just figured mine would too. (i just picked it up a couple hours ago)

 

what gauges should i get a boost gauge a egt gauge? where can i get a door pillar pod to mount them in?

 

isnt propane supposed to lower the egt?

 

congrates i love my '01. do a search in this forum for a "crankcase vent bypass" or "crank vent Bypass" it is an easy mod and will help a little with EGT's and HP- i have a few picts of this mod in my gallery

 

How about here?

http://www.motorhaven.com/customer/home.php?cat=190

MotorHaven supports this site, so check them out first.

 

whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down brother, we are old and dont type very fast ...click in the upper right hand corner of the page on "PARTS SHOP" in red letters, they got what you need

 

Jesse,

Contact Heatstroked about his crankcase bypass. He has done a nice job on a kit for this mod along with instructions. He will hook you up.

Fire Rooster

 

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