Newbie with Chip - question(s)
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Newbie with Chip - question(s)
Hey guys recently got my hands on an early 01 with 7.3L (FMRs)
First thing I did was install a set of guages followed by a TS 6-pos chip.
Ok so I can see me pyro, turbo and tranny temps, truck has a 4" maganaflow exhaust and a cold air intake.
Ok so I have choices for Stock, Hi-idle, 50hp, 75hp, 100hp and 140hp.
What should I know ahead of time about these settings? How dangerous is it to run on the 100 and 140 settings? With stock turbo and Hpop, will it burn up the bearings in the turbo?
Just wondering how to stay safe and not tear up my truck, but how much can i use the chip for "fun" factor.
Appreciate the tips and any advice you can give
-RMK
First thing I did was install a set of guages followed by a TS 6-pos chip.
Ok so I can see me pyro, turbo and tranny temps, truck has a 4" maganaflow exhaust and a cold air intake.
Ok so I have choices for Stock, Hi-idle, 50hp, 75hp, 100hp and 140hp.
What should I know ahead of time about these settings? How dangerous is it to run on the 100 and 140 settings? With stock turbo and Hpop, will it burn up the bearings in the turbo?
Just wondering how to stay safe and not tear up my truck, but how much can i use the chip for "fun" factor.
Appreciate the tips and any advice you can give
-RMK
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Keep a close eye on your EGT's, and your turbo should be all right. At this point, you need to start worrying about your tranny. A tugger kit is always a good idea, or you could go straight to an entire aftermarket tranny, depending on your wallet. Most guys on here go for BTS.
Seems most run their chips in the 50-80 hp settings most of the time, with 100+ reserved for play time.
You definately are on the right track, though, doing supporting mods before the chip.
Seems most run their chips in the 50-80 hp settings most of the time, with 100+ reserved for play time.
You definately are on the right track, though, doing supporting mods before the chip.
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I agree you started out the right way. The turbo should be fine... atleast till you start with bigger injectors. To help the trans you could put a better trans cooler on there. Cheap insurance.
If you tow alot watch the EGT's other than that let the smoke roll.
If you tow alot watch the EGT's other than that let the smoke roll.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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Ricky.
Your truck will start defueling at 22# boost if you don't have an OBA. Our turbos don't like more than 25# boost, I can get 30 with my DP-TUNER if I don't watch myself. I would also get a BTS-VB installed to help with the shifting and cooling of the trans.
My build date is 8-19-00, Never had a problem with the trans yet.
Other than that let the smoke fly. I sure do. lol
Your truck will start defueling at 22# boost if you don't have an OBA. Our turbos don't like more than 25# boost, I can get 30 with my DP-TUNER if I don't watch myself. I would also get a BTS-VB installed to help with the shifting and cooling of the trans.
My build date is 8-19-00, Never had a problem with the trans yet.
Other than that let the smoke fly. I sure do. lol
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here is the link for the OBA Miller_feed posted
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=102&rn=280&action=show_detail
also runing higher boost can lead to turbo surge (not good for a turbo at all) so a wicked wheel is a good idea..so here is a link for that..
http://www.xtremediesel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=260
miller_feed!!! keep us posted on your next mod..lol
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=102&rn=280&action=show_detail
also runing higher boost can lead to turbo surge (not good for a turbo at all) so a wicked wheel is a good idea..so here is a link for that..
http://www.xtremediesel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=260
miller_feed!!! keep us posted on your next mod..lol
Last edited by ron's power stoke; Nov 16, 2007 at 03:51 PM.
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I noticed the TS chip states:
The TS 4-bank chip does not leave the 605 computer code in your PCM that can be detected.
Does this have anything to do with the Defueling at 22# boost and the SES light?
I noticed that My turbo will go right to 25psi if I hold a big speed on big grade with big trailer. not sure if it was defueling or not but I think it probably did because it finally downshifted. Never got a light though.
That OBA kit would help in that case and wicked wheel is a good idea too....right on thanks everyone
The TS 4-bank chip does not leave the 605 computer code in your PCM that can be detected.
Does this have anything to do with the Defueling at 22# boost and the SES light?
I noticed that My turbo will go right to 25psi if I hold a big speed on big grade with big trailer. not sure if it was defueling or not but I think it probably did because it finally downshifted. Never got a light though.
That OBA kit would help in that case and wicked wheel is a good idea too....right on thanks everyone
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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Originally Posted by ron's power stoke
here is the link for the OBA Miller_feed posted
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=102&rn=280&action=show_detail
also runing higher boost can lead to turbo surge (not good for a turbo at all) so a wicked wheel is a good idea..so here is a link for that..
http://www.xtremediesel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=260
miller_feed!!! keep us posted on your next mod..lol
http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=102&rn=280&action=show_detail
also runing higher boost can lead to turbo surge (not good for a turbo at all) so a wicked wheel is a good idea..so here is a link for that..
http://www.xtremediesel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=260
miller_feed!!! keep us posted on your next mod..lol
