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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Just ordered my DP

how difficult is it going to be to put this thing in?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Piece of cake. Instructions explain everything well. You can look over the instuctions on the DP site and have a handle on it before you get it. Just make sure your key is out of the ignition before you start.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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It's not hard. Making sure that you do everything right is the hardest part, i.e. cleaning the contacts properly. When I put mine in the truck wouldn't start so I took the PCM out 2 more times after I took it out the first time, and the problem was if you could believe it, I had the cable plugged into the f5 switch upside down. Make sure the f5 switch lights up when you turn your key on. Just do like Barry said and read over the instructions before the DP gets to you and you should be fine.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Just follow the advice of others:

Welcome to guzzle's DP Tuner's Chip Installation Web Page

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clean that silicone off well (fingernails get most, then some acetone and light brushing with the scotchbrite for the rest), and you'll be fine.

And you'll be smiling.

Just make sure you have gauges in before putting in the tuner.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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If I can do it, anyone can....
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BobBarry
Just follow the advice of others:

Welcome to guzzle's DP Tuner's Chip Installation Web Page

Install Video

clean that silicone off well (fingernails get most, then some acetone and light brushing with the scotchbrite for the rest), and you'll be fine.

And you'll be smiling.

Just make sure you have gauges in before putting in the tuner.
All I have to add is when using the scotch brite make sure that only a little copper is showing like fine lines (scuff it), if you take to much off the chip may not fit as tightly and the connection may be bad. Make sure you get the silicone off the other side to.

Congrats on the DP
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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thanks guys, i have guages and a valve body so i think i will be fine.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Now you need a 6637 filter and one of Pete's covers.

 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Congrats. Please tell us what you think once you get it in. I love those threads!!!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Barry that is one AWESOME COVER! My chip install was extremely easy the first time I just handed my PCM to Jody him self and let him do it . It isn't to bad just make sure the connections are cleaned like Jeff said but not too much there is a fine line there. Follow Guzzle's instructions and you cannot go wrong.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Thanks, My idea, Pete's creativity, and Jody's blessings and that's what we got, He has lots of different color combos and all looks sweet.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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How do i get a 6637 filter and one of Pete's covers
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 7.3blacksmoke
How do i get a 6637 filter and one of Pete's covers
Pete's email

filtercovers@gmail.com

6637 At Napa or fleet filter.com
 
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Here's a link about the 6637 and how to do it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/54...s-h-u-g-e.html
Click the Pete's cover in my sig for his email. Let him know you are interested in one of his covers and he will contact you soon with a list of his designs and will even do a custom design for you. He is an active member here on FTE and goes by F250_. His DP-Tuner design is his newest, I think, and comes in several color options.

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