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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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What to do???

I have a friend that has a 2003 F-350 4 door, dually, 4wd, FX4, Lariat, Automatic. She just turned over 101,000 miles, so she has no warranty left. She pulls a 3 horse slant with living quarters quit often. She wants a little more power but is mainly concerned about her transmission not holding up. Do yall have a chip that will add some power and firm up shifts? I want performance that is very reliable.

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Old May 20, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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anyone have any opinions
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Talk to the guys at Spartan Diesel Technologies.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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I second that, shell be very happy with spartans tunes
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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3rd on the Spartan. Also change the trans fluid every 60K. The torqshift will last along time with proper care.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Just don't push it too hard unless you want to do headgaskets.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Matt has head safe tunes.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Yes, but head safe for one is not always the same for another. People blow head gaskets even without tuning.
 
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