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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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well i just bought my new 02 and first powerstroke diesel f250 4x4 whats the first thing to do lol and what program should i get should i get edge or that other thing ive seen ...... whats this air filter thing you guys doo some napa 6637 or somthing ?? i have no idea what that is lol fill me in that would be greeeeeeeatttt my neighber has a piece of pipe hes gonan put the stright pipe in over the weekend thanks for advice ....
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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For the 7.3 a DP tuner seems to be the way to go. For the 6637 & other mods check out 7point3.com. That should provide you with more options than your willing to spend money on at this second.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Congrats on the new truck. I'm sure that you love it already!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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get the DP tuner got mine installed tonight at work and it puts my buddys edge to shame. my 2cents.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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Congrats on the new pickup!! I would get a set of gauges before you put the DP tuner in.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by muddingmcdude
well i just bought my new 02 and first powerstroke diesel f250 4x4 whats the first thing to do lol and what program should i get should i get edge or that other thing ive seen ...... whats this air filter thing you guys doo some napa 6637 or somthing ?? i have no idea what that is lol fill me in that would be greeeeeeeatttt my neighber has a piece of pipe hes gonan put the stright pipe in over the weekend thanks for advice ....
Don't get in a hurry doing this. You only want to do it once and right. Read all you can here and ask questions, these guys will not steer you wrong.

Get the pocket book ready.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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Congrats on the new diesel! Your gonna love it!
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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well i already have gauges from my last truck soo i just gotta hook them up this weekend prolly ....isnt dp tuner cheaper??? then edge?
 
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Check out DP's site and find out www.dp-tuner.com

Congtrats on the new diesel. Just remember you have the PMR's, don't want to hear about you blowing up your new truck already..
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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well i already have gauges from my last truck soo i just gotta hook them up this weekend prolly ....isnt dp tuner cheaper??? then edge?
Not cheaper, less expensive. AND A WHOLE LOT BETTER.
 
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