Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

knowledge on the "Smoke Switch"

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 24, 2009 | 07:36 PM
  #1  
honda400ex's Avatar
honda400ex
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Question knowledge on the "Smoke Switch"

So ive been hearing some talking about a so called smoke switch, and i found that if i have a question about ford that i cant seem to find, theres bound to be a knowledgable group of people here.

Ive read up on a switch that a person can put in-line with their MAP sensor, when the switch is flipped it sends a full signal the the computer telling it the truck is at full boost, in turn dumping fuel into the motor. My questions is how could this work if the computer begins to de-fuel around 22 lbs of boost? ive heard of more people doing this with Dodges but ive read a couple threads about it on a Ford.

Any and all knowledge would be helpfull, Thanks!!!
 
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:45 AM
  #2  
HeavyAssault's Avatar
HeavyAssault
Cargo Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,271
Likes: 229
From: Gulf Coast, FL
IIRC the switch is in-line with the VGT on 6.0L trucks. It's like t**s on a boar...
 
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 01:28 PM
  #3  
bpounds's Avatar
bpounds
Hotshot
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,398
Likes: 317
From: Whittier, CA
Strikes me as a stupid thing to do, but to each his own. OP has a 7.3, so suggest you drop down to that forum so others can tell you how stupid it may be. Or not.
 
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 02:03 PM
  #4  
honda400ex's Avatar
honda400ex
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Well, it may be stupid but it might not be as stupid as a person would think. but hey, thats why im here asking some questions!!
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:43 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE