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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Tuners/chips

I am currently using the Superchips Microtuner in my 2000 psd. In reading posts, the DP-6 position chip seems to be a popular choice. I was wandering if there is a noticeable difference between the two? I do a fair amount of pulling, so I have my microtuner on the low setting.

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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O yea - a huge difference!! Go for it - you WON'T be sorry!!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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What does a LOW setting mean? What does a HIGH setting mean? I am trying to learn about these mods. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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What does a LOW setting mean? What does a HIGH setting mean? I am trying to learn about these mods. Thanks
Medic - on the SCMT - I think the tunes are considered 70, 90, and 110 - also refered to as Tow, Performance-Tow, and Race I think - if memory serves me correctly from my SCMT-owning days!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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What does a LOW setting mean? What does a HIGH setting mean? I am trying to learn about these mods. Thanks
High horsepower and low horsepower
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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ie, more boost = more power, more boost = more heat ie the need for a better way for the air to escape (bigger exhaust) and a means to keep an eye on everything (gauges)
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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im in the market for a chip/tuner of some kind..i was looking at the bullydog powerpup d-loader..its within my price range as i dont want to spend too much, but i still want a good power increase out of my 02 F-250 7.3..and i read something bout getting gauges is a smart idea when getting a chip and stuff..what EXACT gauges do i need..i need ot know what i exactly need so i can start pricing some stuff out..and what gauges would you guys recomend?..thanks for any info!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 7.3Pwerstroker
im in the market for a chip/tuner of some kind..i was looking at the bullydog powerpup d-loader..its within my price range as i dont want to spend too much, but i still want a good power increase out of my 02 F-250 7.3..and i read something bout getting gauges is a smart idea when getting a chip and stuff..what EXACT gauges do i need..i need ot know what i exactly need so i can start pricing some stuff out..and what gauges would you guys recomend?..thanks for any info!
the most important is probably the pyrometer so that you can watch your EGTs
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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ie, more boost = more power, more boost = more heat ie the need for a better way for the air to escape (bigger exhaust) and a means to keep an eye on everything (gauges)
Soooooooooo.....if I just simply want to use one for the "down" setting position to get better mileage, would the exhaust need to changed from what is stock?
 
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