The chip wins
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From: NE Ft Collins, Colorado
Originally Posted by jcab
Know I no why my trucks brakes sqweek. They have done that since I've owned the truck. How much to drill rotors out, and who did it for you? The mod bug is attacking me. Also let me know if you find a deal on gauges, and I'll do the same for you. Thanks Jeff
But I love this site so its ok. I got all 4 new drilled and slotted rotors from rotorpros off of ebay for $330 shipped to my door. The oem rotors are around $100 a piece and only last for a couple brake changes while these will last for MANY brake changes and when they are worn, you just replace them since you cant have them turned like oem rotors.
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Originally Posted by PowerStrokeMe
The mod bug has really bitten me since I got onto this site But I love this site so its ok.
I got all 4 new drilled and slotted rotors from rotorpros off of ebay for $330 shipped to my door. The oem rotors are around $100 a piece and only last for a couple brake changes while these will last for MANY brake changes and when they are worn, you just replace them since you cant have them turned like oem rotors.
But I love this site so its ok. I got all 4 new drilled and slotted rotors from rotorpros off of ebay for $330 shipped to my door. The oem rotors are around $100 a piece and only last for a couple brake changes while these will last for MANY brake changes and when they are worn, you just replace them since you cant have them turned like oem rotors.
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Kwik, just to let you know, the chip is a lot easier to shift with than the programmer was. I got to get her out today and put a few miles on. Man there is a big difference in power. With no load, the highest egt's were about 650-700 post-turbo.
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chip better power than surperchip
The improvement in power youre talking about, would that apply to obs 1997, even with old style injectors? I ordered the same chip for my 97, and was wondering if it would give more power than a superchip? It's good to hear about the low egt's also. Any thoughts? Thanks Jeff
Originally Posted by jsmahan
Kwik, just to let you know, the chip is a lot easier to shift with than the programmer was. I got to get her out today and put a few miles on. Man there is a big difference in power. With no load, the highest egt's were about 650-700 post-turbo.
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by jsmahan
Kwik, just to let you know, the chip is a lot easier to shift with than the programmer was. I got to get her out today and put a few miles on. Man there is a big difference in power. With no load, the highest egt's were about 650-700 post-turbo.
So I will only run with Tow/Haul mode from now on.
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I tend to agree, Kwik. I've been using an Edge Evo and have some complaints about its operation. Not that it is awful, but it isn't what I expected when I bought it. In fact, I also ended up only using the 'tow' program, as the 80hp and 100hp didn't work very well. Oh, they had more power than 'tow', but not that much more, and they caused my truck to rapidly elevate EGT as it puked lots of black smoke.
My biggest issue was with shifting - a non-issue if you have a proper trans, like yours, but a real problem if you have a an auto trans. It only shifted well and consistently in 'tow' mode, because that was the only mode that didn't alter trans programming.
Anyway, I'm going to start a new thread about what I've switched to...
Does anyone want to buy a used but well-treated Edge Evo??
My biggest issue was with shifting - a non-issue if you have a proper trans, like yours, but a real problem if you have a an auto trans. It only shifted well and consistently in 'tow' mode, because that was the only mode that didn't alter trans programming.
Anyway, I'm going to start a new thread about what I've switched to...
Does anyone want to buy a used but well-treated Edge Evo??
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From: Northern Colorado
Originally Posted by jsmahan
Kwik, just to let you know, the chip is a lot easier to shift with than the programmer was. I got to get her out today and put a few miles on. Man there is a big difference in power. With no load, the highest egt's were about 650-700 post-turbo.
Last edited by guzzle92; Dec 20, 2005 at 07:40 PM.
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Originally Posted by PowerStrokeMe
No I havent pulled a load, but hopefully will sometime. With 4" exhaust and the truck running correctly, I wouldnt amagine the EGTs getting above 1000-1100*
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From: NE Ft Collins, Colorado
Originally Posted by guzzle92
I installed my TS Perf. chip today. Still waiting for Santa to deliver the guages, so I didn't play much and have it set in the 'stock' position for now. The 50hp setting really gives it a pretty good kick. I tried it on 75 once and punched it .. Wow.. I felt the kick but didn't see much smoke in the mirror which was a little surprise. For mounting of the switch, I didn't want to drill any holes in the dash, so I went for the side of the drivers seat. Pics in my gallery.
Ditto on the good idea on the grounding strap. I actually threw mine on the 100hp setting last night...some moron was doing 55mph on I25 (75mph speed limit)
She got up and moved but I took might foot out of it quick.You have a VERY CLEAN truck!!!!!! I wish I could keep mine clean but I work construction so its a little difficult to do. Good pics and explanation
Glad you like the chip. Get to really see what it does after you get those gauges in! Where did you get yours and how much, if you dont mind me asking.
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Originally Posted by PowerStrokeMe
.... Get to really see what it does after you get those gauges in! Where did you get yours and how much, if you dont mind me asking.
Yea, with the warmup yesterday (38*), I got tired of looking at it in the box and knew it would take a while to route the switch up to the seat so temptation got the best of me
BTW, I was concerned about the transmission but Scott forwarded an e-mail from one of the guys at TSP about the Sonnax running with the chip and they do recommend that set up. The chip does firm up the shifts over what the Sonnax does by itself, but it's not uncomfortable at all.
Last edited by guzzle92; Dec 21, 2005 at 07:21 AM.
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Has anyone used the chip from Dieselsite? If so what is the difference between this one and the one from DP?
http://www.dieselsitetoo.com/index.a...ROD&ProdID=441
http://www.dieselsitetoo.com/index.a...ROD&ProdID=441
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Originally Posted by arninetyes
What is the difference? Physically, probably not much.
I have to answer your question with a question - who programs the Dieselsite chips? That can make a BIG difference.
I have to answer your question with a question - who programs the Dieselsite chips? That can make a BIG difference.
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From: Cabot, Arkansas
Originally Posted by novalovr66
Just called them and a guy named Dennis from TS does them.