Thanks for all the great info here guys, but y'all made me do it.
I had ordered the SuperChips 1805 for my truck, but I just got off the phone with Jody and will be recieving a 4 position chip tomorrow. I am not into the the speed but tow a lot so I got a 40 and 60 hp tow, and an 80 economy along with the stock setting.
So After tomorrow evening Truck will be as follows:
2002 7.3, 4x4, C/C, short bed, 4" lift, 285/75R 16's, 4 position DP chip, 6637(until the Afe gets here), MBRP 4" turbo back exhaust. Soon to come are the zoodad, and the ccv reroute.
You guys are causing me to much work haha
How do I make a donation to the site???????????
Thanks
Rick

 

Sounds like you are off to a great start! If there is anything that we can help you with just ask.

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Thats the same config I choose...
1 = Stock
2 = 40 Tow
3 = 60 Tow
4 = 80 Econ
5 = High Idle (which i Should've put in spot 1, but oh well)
Plus 0 = No-Start

You've made a wise decision!! You won't be disappointed.

 

I love getting new stuff for my truck....That's gives me an excuse to stay out in the garage ...I call it...Me time!

Sounds like your building a nice set-up...congrats

Trader

 

rps58


I didn't see a set of gauges on your list. Hope you have some with the dp-tuner coming. If you don't be very carefull how you run your truck. Your EGTs will climb very fast under WOT. In other words take it easy till you get some.

have fun.

 

Have not ordered gauges yet but will. I drive on the conservatve side and only really get on it every now to blow it out. ( don't even know if that is necessary) lol.
Planning on at least a tranny and EGT gauge, any suggestions on which brand?
Rick

 

I got mine from Diesel Manor, Issopro 3 piller kit. Get the boost gauge also. You might think about getting a ITP OVERBOOST ANNIHILATOR to help you make more boost.

 

If you drive conservatively empty and rarely load the engine down, no there is no need for gauges. However if you ever put the engine under a significant load, especially with a trailer, then i'd get gauges. The exhaust should keep your EGT low enough that you wont have to worry about anything driving around normally like a "citizen".

 

I suggest adding the "no start" position into your chip for security purposes. Unplug the F5 and your truck is dead in the water.

 

Checked out the guages miller-feed (Rick)(me too) ha. Think I will order the 3 gauge set on the pillar.
How about some feed back on this question- I put in the 6637 filter yesterday, did the zoodad today, I like the set up and the noise is not bad, I have an AFE Stage II dry filter kit coming but it is on back order so who knows when it will get here,
Pros and cons of just canceling the Afe and leaving the 6637 in????? is the AFE really any better in filtration other than paying for a name brand?????
Thanks
Rick

 

Considering the extensive discussion lately on air filtering, I'd be interested in your take when the AFE goes in. In one of the discussions, the 6637 beat the AFE on they dyno hands down. Do let us know!!!

And since you said you tow, get the gauges. Boost, Tranny Temp, & EGT are the common ones. The boost is good to have because you can overspool the turbo with the custom tunes, and it can help with troubleshooting if you have problems down the road.

Joe

 

Thanks Joe, I am really considering just leaving the 6637 in and save the $$$ on the AFE to order the gauges with. I tow a 3 horse bumper pull trailer and everynow and then a friends gooseneck, both trailers are all aluminum and the total weight horses and gear is less than 10,000, however when you start pulling hills that can really work a motor so the gauges would be good to have.
BTW, are you active duty???? My Dad was a career man 22 yrs in AF Supply, he retired a Major, Guess I disappointed him, I spent 3 in the Army- Combat Heavy Equimpent Operator 14th Engineer Battalion, came out an E-5 SGT, but that was back in the late 70's
Rick

 

Well you will definately be able to "blow out some stuff" with that 80econ setting. We'll see if your driving style changes somewhat to go with that grin most people get.

 

Air National Guard. Just got off "active duty", though. I did 5 months at Tyndall AFB down near Panama City, FL plus 2 more months locally after being laid off. I just started my new job this week at Samsung (cellular Field Test Engineer -- yes, I'm like that Verizon guy and I **CAN** hear you!! ). In fact, I think I'll change my avitar soon as I'm done here...

Anyway, I did four years active duty Army ('88 - '92). They sent me to Central Italy to work on microwave radio links for almost 3 1/2 years. Absolutely loved it!! Went back on a visit back in '98. When I got off active duty, I thought I was completely done with the military, but I found a Air Guard Combat Comm unit 10 minutes away from my house (unit was on Patrick AFB, I lived in Melbourne, FL) and I fell in love with it. Been doing that since '95. And hey, at least you made it to NCO -- everyone knows they're the backbone of the military (ALL services)!! I have a few more years before I can punch my retirement ticket, but now I'd like to make E-8 before I do. My original goal was make E-7, but now that I did, I have plenty of time to get to E-8...

Back to the subject, 10k isn't something to sneeze at -- you'll definitely load it down if you get into any long hills. I'd get the gauges for sure.

Joe

 

Hey Tenn01,
Had the Predator Prgrammer on my 2000 4x4, no intake though, and a 4" exhaust, I did a bit of grinning then at the 100 hp setting, BUT thats when I was Younger ha. Im am pretty sure I will try this DP chip out though, on some unsuspecting Du%^&*x
Rick