Predator 100hp- EGT Problems
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From: Butler, PA
On the 02 X, I have a 4" turbo back (dp also) banks kit with power elbow, with that I coupled a flip chip 54 / 78 hp. I have guages (egt / boost) but no intake as of yet. I have noticed that the EGTS when getting on it rise very quickly, especially in the 78 tune. I watch the egt's hit 1200-1300, and it makes me wonder how much they will drop if I add an intake. Boost hits 23psi.
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Hello,
Thanks for the reply. I miss the 100 hp EdgeEVO tune for sure. My 2nd/3rd shift in my truck was gone when I got it. Just milkin it around for a bit till our tranny man gets back to me on a price comparison.
"Bigger exhaust, bigger intake, bigger turbo. After all this you'll wonder where the egts and smoke went."
On my 2000 7.3L PSD Im running a 3.5" Downpipe, 4" Turbo back Magnaflow exhaust, 5" tip, Banks Big Head, 4" Cold Air Intake w/ K&N straight from the grill. Blows LOTS ... I mean LOTS of smoke. Bigger turbo? You mean bigger housing? Or just a Wicked Wheel or a Banks Compressor wheel etc .... What other housing might work, and what compressor wheel are you running in it?
Thanks for the reply. I miss the 100 hp EdgeEVO tune for sure. My 2nd/3rd shift in my truck was gone when I got it. Just milkin it around for a bit till our tranny man gets back to me on a price comparison.
"Bigger exhaust, bigger intake, bigger turbo. After all this you'll wonder where the egts and smoke went."
On my 2000 7.3L PSD Im running a 3.5" Downpipe, 4" Turbo back Magnaflow exhaust, 5" tip, Banks Big Head, 4" Cold Air Intake w/ K&N straight from the grill. Blows LOTS ... I mean LOTS of smoke. Bigger turbo? You mean bigger housing? Or just a Wicked Wheel or a Banks Compressor wheel etc .... What other housing might work, and what compressor wheel are you running in it?
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From: South Dakota
Are you guys running the latest Diablo update???
I'm not even seeing near the temps you guys are on the 100hp setting, and I'm using the stock box and a 4'' turbo back Magnaflow.
BTW, My stock tranny doesn't even hiccup with the 100 hp tune...who knows maybe I've got a good one.
Sure is fun toasting those ricers.
I'm not even seeing near the temps you guys are on the 100hp setting, and I'm using the stock box and a 4'' turbo back Magnaflow.
BTW, My stock tranny doesn't even hiccup with the 100 hp tune...who knows maybe I've got a good one.
Sure is fun toasting those ricers.
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From: Monterey Park, California
Originally Posted by SoCalDieselFan
Hello,
Thanks for the reply. I miss the 100 hp EdgeEVO tune for sure. My 2nd/3rd shift in my truck was gone when I got it. Just milkin it around for a bit till our tranny man gets back to me on a price comparison.
"Bigger exhaust, bigger intake, bigger turbo. After all this you'll wonder where the egts and smoke went."
On my 2000 7.3L PSD Im running a 3.5" Downpipe, 4" Turbo back Magnaflow exhaust, 5" tip, Banks Big Head, 4" Cold Air Intake w/ K&N straight from the grill. Blows LOTS ... I mean LOTS of smoke. Bigger turbo? You mean bigger housing? Or just a Wicked Wheel or a Banks Compressor wheel etc .... What other housing might work, and what compressor wheel are you running in it?
Thanks for the reply. I miss the 100 hp EdgeEVO tune for sure. My 2nd/3rd shift in my truck was gone when I got it. Just milkin it around for a bit till our tranny man gets back to me on a price comparison.
"Bigger exhaust, bigger intake, bigger turbo. After all this you'll wonder where the egts and smoke went."
On my 2000 7.3L PSD Im running a 3.5" Downpipe, 4" Turbo back Magnaflow exhaust, 5" tip, Banks Big Head, 4" Cold Air Intake w/ K&N straight from the grill. Blows LOTS ... I mean LOTS of smoke. Bigger turbo? You mean bigger housing? Or just a Wicked Wheel or a Banks Compressor wheel etc .... What other housing might work, and what compressor wheel are you running in it?
If you add enough air to burn more of that unburned fuel causing all the black smoke, you will be nearing the max potential the performance program was set up for.
But if you don't do any more upgrades, to eliminate the excess black smoke, you have to turn down your program to where it matches your airflow.
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Originally Posted by Fordafied
Ditch the Predator and get a flip chip. I have no problem running my 140+hp setting. You will definitely need to upgrade the intake and exhaust though. I would also do the Wicked Wheel.
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From: Monterey Park, California
Originally Posted by SoCalDieselFan
Thanks Gents ...
So .. Hello - your Garrett BB turbo is NOT stock? Sorry for the dumb A$$ Question - Im real new to ford diesels and turbos.
Has anyone else seen the cost of the Banks compressor wheels?
So .. Hello - your Garrett BB turbo is NOT stock? Sorry for the dumb A$$ Question - Im real new to ford diesels and turbos.
Has anyone else seen the cost of the Banks compressor wheels?
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From: SC
Originally Posted by edub32
Fordafied, I do plan on getting a flip chip in the future when I get some more mods. What kind of chip do you have....? 140 horsepower and how many ft/lbs of torque with it?
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From: San Diego
Originally Posted by RedStroker6
i've seen a lot of folks recently reporting that the 100HP tune from the Predetor is running really high temps. i find it surpriseing that Diablo would tune it up this much running temps that high. 1300-1500*??? thats nuts if you ask me. what do the chips say to expect?? i've never heard that high from anyone else, though i could be wrong. just seems a little oodd to me....i'm not tryin to bash Diablo, i'm sure its a great product (most everyone is happy with it, Johnny8 loves it), just curious as to why its tuned up that much. again, i could be wrong in general...
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by MIKESANDS
Hey! what could go wrong? 
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by k2vailkid
I vote boat anchor, although, the though of a dead 7.3 makes me quite ill.....
