dp tuner 80 tow???
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I have 60t and after a 3000mi trip to texas and grand canyon I realized that the 80 econo is just as good if not better. I towed my TH around 8k lbs my egt's on the flat was a hair under 1000*. On grades in 3rd I was at 70mph 950*. I am gonna send my chip back and get rid of the 60t and get 140extreme instead. These were my results so take it for what its worth, see my sig for mods but I liked the 80E alot while towing.
P.S. my tranny temps got to 180* in the Cali desert 115* heat so not too bad at all.
P.S. my tranny temps got to 180* in the Cali desert 115* heat so not too bad at all.
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From: Heber UT
Here's what I have found pulling my 37' 5er w/4 fourwheelers inside:
16K, 40 tow, 65 mph flat in od - egt 800
16K, 60 tow, 65 mph flat in od - egt 900
16K, 80 econo, 65 mph flat in od - egt 900
16K, 60 tow, 55 mph 6-7% hill in 3rd - egt 1250 sustained
I hit about 1400 once in od and backed out instantly and took it out of od!!!
Check out my mods.
Hope that helps!
16K, 40 tow, 65 mph flat in od - egt 800
16K, 60 tow, 65 mph flat in od - egt 900
16K, 80 econo, 65 mph flat in od - egt 900
16K, 60 tow, 55 mph 6-7% hill in 3rd - egt 1250 sustained
I hit about 1400 once in od and backed out instantly and took it out of od!!!
Check out my mods.
Hope that helps!
Last edited by Bird Dog; Sep 18, 2007 at 10:58 PM.
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much appreciated, sending out for a new tune, 80 tow sounds like what i want, have any of you noticed any smoke with 80 tow, as i havent noticed but a little with the 80 econo. even though difference is only timing and tranny control.
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Originally Posted by kupaa
what is different in the 80 tow vs 80 econ?
The tow settings are set up specifially for towing under load. The 80 tow is for lighter weights between 5k to 9k lbs. The 80 Econo was designed as a daily driving tune for optimum fuel mileage unloaded.
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Originally Posted by DP-Tuner
The tow settings are set up specifially for towing under load. The 80 tow is for lighter weights between 5k to 9k lbs. The 80 Econo was designed as a daily driving tune for optimum fuel mileage unloaded.
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thanks diane,just wondering will i get better mileage with my 40 tow or 80 econ since 80 uses more fuel.sorry for the dumb question.
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I got better mileage with my predator. You can't trust those onboard computers for mileage, good ol' paper and pencil. I plan to get DP tuner after I figure out my hard start issue. Some have reported 20+ mpg with the 80 econo.
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From: Hoschton,GA
Originally Posted by just another truck
Diane, Do you actually get any improved milage in the 80 Econo? Actually, anyone, did you get improved MPG with the 80 Econo setting? Every turner has that claim, I have learned that so far, no one has produced....it just seems to trick their on board monitor. I dont think I have heard from anyone though with DP's tune..
Some of our customers have reported back an average from 2-4. Some got none and a few have reported more than 4. The most reported back was 6 better using the 80 E on a cross country trip. You will not get an acurate reading from your on board monitor after adding a programmer or chip. I am not so sure all will be completely acurate stock. The best way to calculate is pen and paper.
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Originally Posted by kupaa
thanks diane,just wondering will i get better mileage with my 40 tow or 80 econ since 80 uses more fuel.sorry for the dumb question.
You did not ask a dumb question. The only dumb question, is the one not asked.
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Originally Posted by DP-Tuner
The 80 Econo was designed as a daily driving tune for optimum fuel mileage unloaded.
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Summary: runs much better, no economic loss and potential gain in MPGs. All this while driving around grinning.
BTW, where's Smokin III this year Diane? Same place?
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BigTorque, You didn't mention WHAT you are towing. I pull a 12000 lb plus 5th wheel. 40 tow is as high as I can go without exceeding 1200 degrees egt. Using the 40 tow in OD, the tranny kicks down on grades before reaching that temperature, so I can cruise along without having to pay close attention to the egt guage. I get 11 mpg plus pulling the 5th, and 19 mpg empty on the freeway. Pay attention to what Diane said; 80 tow would certainly be excessive for the load I tow.
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