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SCT X3 question
I posted this question several days ago and did not get any feedback here it mgoes again:
Need info comments on the brake used in the Tow program. how does it brake, is it better than the braking in Tow/Haul etc....
Need info comments on the brake used in the Tow program. how does it brake, is it better than the braking in Tow/Haul etc....
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Are you refering to the Jake Brake option that some programmers have for their tow tunes? Also if this is what you are talking about, it also depends on who did the programming. If you are towing light loads, I might actually load in a mild street tune then someone's tow tune. Just depends.
Originally Posted by jetact
An added question as I just go the same tuner is when using the tow program do you still use the tow/haul?
Have to remember that in general tow tunes are really just low HP/TQ tunes in order to keep the engines vitals as cool as they can be while hauling loads. Depending on the tow tune depends on what loads you should or shouldn't try to get away with towing.
I would need to know more specifically in order to be any more specific in what I say.
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Are you refering to the Jake Brake option that some programmers have for their tow tunes? Also if this is what you are talking about, it also depends on who did the programming. If you are towing light loads, I might actually load in a mild street tune then someone's tow tune. Just depends.
It depends on what exactly are you doing when you towing. How much you are towing, the terrain that you are towing in.
Have to remember that in general tow tunes are really just low HP/TQ tunes in order to keep the engines vitals as cool as they can be while hauling loads. Depending on the tow tune depends on what loads you should or shouldn't try to get away with towing.
I would need to know more specifically in order to be any more specific in what I say.
It depends on what exactly are you doing when you towing. How much you are towing, the terrain that you are towing in.
Have to remember that in general tow tunes are really just low HP/TQ tunes in order to keep the engines vitals as cool as they can be while hauling loads. Depending on the tow tune depends on what loads you should or shouldn't try to get away with towing.
I would need to know more specifically in order to be any more specific in what I say.
Thanks TEX.
I tow a 27ft enclosed interstate snowmobile trailer with 4 sleds over Mt Hood. Approx 4,000 feet is the pass level. We are at vitually sea level starting out. I have tunes from Eric at Innovative. His regualr ones that he sends with new tuners I believe (economy, tow and street) Thinking about getting the extreme street from him as I am just putting studs in, but that is a different subject. Thanks for the help
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Thanks TEX.
I tow a 27ft enclosed interstate snowmobile trailer with 4 sleds over Mt Hood. Approx 4,000 feet is the pass level. We are at vitually sea level starting out. I have tunes from Eric at Innovative. His regualr ones that he sends with new tuners I believe (economy, tow and street) Thinking about getting the extreme street from him as I am just putting studs in, but that is a different subject. Thanks for the help
I tow a 27ft enclosed interstate snowmobile trailer with 4 sleds over Mt Hood. Approx 4,000 feet is the pass level. We are at vitually sea level starting out. I have tunes from Eric at Innovative. His regualr ones that he sends with new tuners I believe (economy, tow and street) Thinking about getting the extreme street from him as I am just putting studs in, but that is a different subject. Thanks for the help
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Okay here are my specs:
GVWR 15,900 35-1/2' 5th wheel
Have pulled it thru some very steep mtns and Tow/Haul is inadequate, I am experienced at pulling and am not afraid of a runaway but would like to have the added ability to engage a Jake style brake for addiional control if available.
GVWR 15,900 35-1/2' 5th wheel
Have pulled it thru some very steep mtns and Tow/Haul is inadequate, I am experienced at pulling and am not afraid of a runaway but would like to have the added ability to engage a Jake style brake for addiional control if available.
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Thanks tex,
Yes I think I am only towing just over 5,000 lbs. So just run the tow/haul, no reason to run the tune as its not needed. How do you get a jake brake if you dont have the set up on your engine. We run them on all of our big rigs. I have just started trying an exhaust brake on a few of out smaller trucks that haul some weight in town. They seem to work well.
Yes I think I am only towing just over 5,000 lbs. So just run the tow/haul, no reason to run the tune as its not needed. How do you get a jake brake if you dont have the set up on your engine. We run them on all of our big rigs. I have just started trying an exhaust brake on a few of out smaller trucks that haul some weight in town. They seem to work well.
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Okay here are my specs:
GVWR 15,900 35-1/2' 5th wheel
Have pulled it thru some very steep mtns and Tow/Haul is inadequate, I am experienced at pulling and am not afraid of a runaway but would like to have the added ability to engage a Jake style brake for addiional control if available.
GVWR 15,900 35-1/2' 5th wheel
Have pulled it thru some very steep mtns and Tow/Haul is inadequate, I am experienced at pulling and am not afraid of a runaway but would like to have the added ability to engage a Jake style brake for addiional control if available.
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Thanks tex,
Yes I think I am only towing just over 5,000 lbs. So just run the tow/haul, no reason to run the tune as its not needed. How do you get a jake brake if you dont have the set up on your engine. We run them on all of our big rigs. I have just started trying an exhaust brake on a few of out smaller trucks that haul some weight in town. They seem to work well.
Yes I think I am only towing just over 5,000 lbs. So just run the tow/haul, no reason to run the tune as its not needed. How do you get a jake brake if you dont have the set up on your engine. We run them on all of our big rigs. I have just started trying an exhaust brake on a few of out smaller trucks that haul some weight in town. They seem to work well.
To the OP, I agree with Brickie in that I would run that tune, however, I would also run the Tow/Haul as well as that also helps with keeping your RPMs in the range that is best for towing.
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