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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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More fuel econ. w/ programmer?

On a 2001 7.3 which programmer will give me added power along with more fuel economy?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 06:59 AM
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I just put a Superchips 1705 in my truck on Wednesday night and so far I am getting about 2.5mpg better than before. As far as the power, WOW! If I wasn't hotrodding in it I would probably be getting better mileage yet. Check their website for the specs on the increase in horesepower and torque.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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Diablo Predator or Superchips Microtuner....

Either way you go, you'll get better mileage, just keep your foot out of it...
 
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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while this isnt a tuner, what i have is sorta like it (edge juice/attitude). my mileage before was 15.7, and now it is up arounmd 19-21. i leave it on extreme and race settings settings all the time. you wouldnt believe the low end torque they can crank out. i "had" to clear a yellow light once, so i gave it a healthy foot of pedal. (not all the way) instead of normally shifting down, i felt the torque converter lock up, and it just chugged through the intersection, leaving a huge cloud of smoke . now with the wicked wheel, its a habit to give it alot more pedal than i need, just so i can hear it.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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on the SCTM any guesses on which setting would yeald the best MPG?
 
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Old May 9, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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i used hypertech programmer and gained 6 thus far. 100 hp and better shifting. very happy plus my rig is reborn
 
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Old May 10, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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I like the Juice With Attitude from Edge, it comes complete with gauges that are functional and will de-fuel in undesirable situations to protect your motor, it also stacks nice with their Evolution Tuner for extra power.

My 2 cents
 
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