how safe are chips?
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how safe are chips?
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
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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.
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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?
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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...
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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.
So I guess the short answer is no, don't run the 100 hp setting as is now.
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wow, i read the post and enter my comments and you guys are already all over it 
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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)
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Originally Posted by jesse460
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)
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Originally Posted by jesse460
what gauges should i get a boost gauge a egt gauge? where can i get a door pillar pod to mount them in?
http://www.motorhaven.com/customer/home.php?cat=190
MotorHaven supports this site, so check them out first.
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Originally Posted by jesse460
what gauges should i get a boost gauge a egt gauge? where can i get a door pillar pod to mount them in?
...click in the upper right hand corner of the page on "PARTS SHOP" in red letters, they got what you need 
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Originally Posted by johnsdiesel
How about here?
http://www.motorhaven.com/customer/home.php?cat=190
MotorHaven supports this site, so check them out first.
http://www.motorhaven.com/customer/home.php?cat=190
MotorHaven supports this site, so check them out first.
