Buddy's 06 problems
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Sheldon, to get this back on topic. All the plug in modules (Edge, Quadzilla,etc) do not have tha ability to alter transmission performance. They somehow just act 'in line' to intecept and modify parameters. They do have the nice feature of being adjustable on the fly.
The actual programmers that plug into the diagnostic port actually 'program' the truck and can adjust things like shift firmness thus reducing slip. They cant be adjusted on the fly. These were the only ones that could be used to make higher power and not wreck transmissions.
There are some guys running an Edge for the power and adjustability on the fly then using an SCT 'tranny only tune' to just add some transmission control to prevent damage and increase shift quality.
The actual programmers that plug into the diagnostic port actually 'program' the truck and can adjust things like shift firmness thus reducing slip. They cant be adjusted on the fly. These were the only ones that could be used to make higher power and not wreck transmissions.
There are some guys running an Edge for the power and adjustability on the fly then using an SCT 'tranny only tune' to just add some transmission control to prevent damage and increase shift quality.
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if he's got some cash kicking around, i say he buy another tranny and sent it away to be build for abuse... might as well do it right and toughen the mechanical side of it instead of playing geek with more computer stuff...
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I agree with ya somewhat Sherm. Tuning can do alot more then a guy thinks though.
Hes having a hard time swallowing the idea of getting a tranny built up on his expensive truck that "should"(his words) be able to handle the chip with the 7kish lbs that he tows around.
Im just gonna keep telling him all what I find out, and relay the info to him and help him that way the best I can.
Hes having a hard time swallowing the idea of getting a tranny built up on his expensive truck that "should"(his words) be able to handle the chip with the 7kish lbs that he tows around.
Im just gonna keep telling him all what I find out, and relay the info to him and help him that way the best I can.
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There is no way it can tow 7000 pounds with a 150 horsepower increase and live - what does he expect?
My heavy tow program is around a 50 hp increase and I have a 100 hp one for light towing like a boat or snowmobiles. My 150 is for driving around empty only!
My heavy tow program is around a 50 hp increase and I have a 100 hp one for light towing like a boat or snowmobiles. My 150 is for driving around empty only!
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I think he thinks that his truck works like a semi, the more hp the better.
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tuning can't strengthen the components inside the tranny... all it can do is play with computer controlled parameters. play with parameters and your hard parts will fail.
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Well, not always the case.
Changing your shift points can sometimes cause less wear and tear, and heat.
Trust me man, they dont set up a truck in the stock form to be the strongest they can be.
Changing your shift points can sometimes cause less wear and tear, and heat.
Trust me man, they dont set up a truck in the stock form to be the strongest they can be.
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I think the Superchips website has their interpretation of approximately what each power level can safety tow - usually the highest level is a no-tow rating!
In stock form they tow not bad, in the 50 hp program its simply sweet - smoother shifting than stock with the superstrong tow/haul feature like the original 2003 calibration had, and the turbo braking is like a mini-jake! With the 100 hp while towing the boat or sleds it will easily leave a stock empty truck in the dust (or do I mean smoke?). The 150 hp levelis for playing only - its like an 8000# 4x4 crew cab Mustang!
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Digger i couldnt agree with you more. Did you know that the autos are rated to tow more though? (least they used to be)
After driving big rigs for a few years, ive come to learn that the more gears, the better. You dont have to use them all, all of the time, but they sure are nice to have when needed.
After driving big rigs for a few years, ive come to learn that the more gears, the better. You dont have to use them all, all of the time, but they sure are nice to have when needed.