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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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up dateing pcm

has any one ever heard of having to up date the pcm. or new up dates for it. 1997 f-350 7.3
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Dont know too much about that stuff but I belive the 97 has the most updated one. If not a chip can take care of that i belive.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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newest is the TDE1. a TW chip will do the same thing i think, but dealer can do it. find out what yours is. remove your parking brake, and look in there to the black cap, and there is a label that will give PCM code.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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they said they can up date it with a laptop for 95 dollars. what will the up date do?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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depends on your code now. it can make them run better, and shift better
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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just save your $95 for a TW
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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what is a tw
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Tony Wildman chip...just the ost awesome thing EVER lol
 
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since the turbocharger, that is.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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what does it do and where can i get one?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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it ups the power, but i would recommend air intake, down pipe, and gauges before the chip. it ups your power dramatically, and helps fuel economy. chip-$400-450, intake-$250ish or less, depending on what route you go, DP-$150 plus installation. pyrometer-$180+install
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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does a 3 inch down pipe help your motor? where can i get one?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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It helps everything.
lows EGTs and can improve economy.
look around the web. ill see if i cant find you a link.
 
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send me a link if u can
 
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