Programmer in higher mileage 7.3?
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Programmer in higher mileage 7.3?
Fellas I'm looking for some input here. I've been playing with the idea of a programmer for my truck (166K), but I'm afraid to tune it with the tranny being the original. The truck tows occasionally, but I'd set it back to stock before pulling. If I were to drive the truck without a load in a performance mode, would I have to get gauges and an exhuast? How would the stock 4R100 hold up? What's the best programmer to get?
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Lots of questions requiring subjective answers. No you don't have to install gauges, but it is the prudent thing to do.
Most, if not all of the handheld tuners have some form of transmission programming built into them, so they may end up aiding in the tranny's longevity.
From a performance perspective they're all pretty close. Pick the one that you most like it's functions/capabilities and go for it.
Most, if not all of the handheld tuners have some form of transmission programming built into them, so they may end up aiding in the tranny's longevity.
From a performance perspective they're all pretty close. Pick the one that you most like it's functions/capabilities and go for it.
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Originally Posted by cookie88
Lots of questions requiring subjective answers. No you don't have to install gauges, but it is the prudent thing to do.
Most, if not all of the handheld tuners have some form of transmission programming built into them, so they may end up aiding in the tranny's longevity.
From a performance perspective they're all pretty close. Pick the one that you most like it's functions/capabilities and go for it.
Most, if not all of the handheld tuners have some form of transmission programming built into them, so they may end up aiding in the tranny's longevity.
From a performance perspective they're all pretty close. Pick the one that you most like it's functions/capabilities and go for it.
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Originally Posted by DD1684
good stuff to know...thanks for the replies guys...im looking into superchips right now. seems to be what im lookin for...does sct make a tuner for the 7.3?
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Originally Posted by tommyl
'99 F250 PSD auto, 800,000+ miles with Superchip sit in the middle position. Motor and trans have not been touched!
Id like to see a pic of the odometer on that one.
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I don't think 166k is necessarily considered high mileage. I would say if you don't drive a lot of miles a year, and plan on keeping the truck several more years then it's worth the investment. I've got over 220k on my 02 with no problems.
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Originally Posted by tommyl
'99 F250 PSD auto, 800,000+ miles with Superchip sit in the middle position. Motor and trans have not been touched!
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+1 on the predator tunner its what i have, love it. recommend the gauges trans temp and pyro gauge.boost gauge is a plus. a 4" turbo back exhaust will help keep turbo temps down too. then bypass the map sensor to gain more boost,from 15psi to 25+psi woo hoo!
mods.
2002 f250 psd 4x4 lariat 145,000 mi
4"s.s. turbo back exhaust
pyro and boost gauge
diablo programer
k/n 13" filter, stock air box removed, short pipe to turbo.
mods.
2002 f250 psd 4x4 lariat 145,000 mi
4"s.s. turbo back exhaust
pyro and boost gauge
diablo programer
k/n 13" filter, stock air box removed, short pipe to turbo.
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