Best Custom Tunes Dealer? Anyone???
Looking for the BEST custom tune dealer, especially with tow issues....:-wink
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I'm using Matt's SRL+. Runs great.
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Matt @ Gearhead. tell him how much you are towing and all the mods and he will make your tune to suit your needs. My tow tune works great. Really like the SRL
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Originally Posted by KingRanch2004
(Post 12050744)
Looking for the BEST custom tune dealer, especially with tow issues....:-wink
Any of the respected tuners out there for the SCT should be able to take care of what towing needs that you have. I don't really think there really is much of a price difference among them, but I haven't used SCT in a few yrs so I don't really know all the players anymore with that device. |
I use Matt's tunes as well....you can get his 3 tune package for 100.00 . His shifting is the best on this board.
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Well, as far as my concerns I have spoken to several people that use them and they have never had any problems because they drive it the way it should be driven. Frankly, there are as many people who say it will be a problem as there are that say they wont. I went to several mechanics and they all said that it will not damage the engine as long as I watch my temps and drive it sensibly. I am gonna give Matt a try and see how the 8k tow tune works out.
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It amazes me that you state you want 300k reliable miles, yet you ignore warnings of too much power (other thread), black onyx gaskets, and the fact that you have turbo issues (if you previously posted correct info regarding properly tightened boots blowing off on stock programming).
Most people ask - how do you know BO gaskets are trouble when they are warned. Then we could show you a thread where measurements were taken showing it to be thinner (and besides, many reputable shops are no longer installing them). I see no questions regarding the advice that too much power will cause issues with fuel delivery .............. first sign will be low fuel pressure which will significantly jeopardize the injectors. Besides that, the stock transmission will not hold up to 500 hp. That creates the impression that you feel you already know what you are going to do. If so - then do it and good luck. Just a gut feel, but did you get the engine work done in Georgia .... ? |
Originally Posted by bismic
(Post 12052377)
Just a gut feel, but did you get the engine work done in Georgia .... ?
a cheap shot, but very well aimed. :-drink everyone brings something to the party, and you can learn from everyone.... i've had a number of folks here very gently suggest that running the banks IQ is not in my best interest, but i've ignored that, 'cause it's paid for, and installed among other chrome plated BS reasons, ignoring the accurate advice of more experienced people. so, i've got a call into matt, to see if i can turn the banks to the stock setting, so it does nothing, and i can just use it for the gauges, and run a tune of his, with a +40 atlas on the ficm. so, the OP has helped me more than he knows, and i owe him a debt of gratitude. i looked at his unwillingness to acknowledge the obvious, and it looked too close to my own for comfort. but... but... but.... the banks was $900 installed.... i sputtered... better to throw $900 in the trash, then to dance thru the powertrain again. |
Originally Posted by bismic
(Post 12052377)
It amazes me that you state you want 300k reliable miles, yet you ignore warnings of too much power (other thread), black onyx gaskets, and the fact that you have turbo issues (if you previously posted correct info regarding properly tightened boots blowing off on stock programming).
Most people ask - how do you know BO gaskets are trouble when they are warned. Then we could show you a thread where measurements were taken showing it to be thinner (and besides, many reputable shops are no longer installing them). I see no questions regarding the advice that too much power will cause issues with fuel delivery .............. first sign will be low fuel pressure which will significantly jeopardize the injectors. Besides that, the stock transmission will not hold up to 500 hp. That creates the impression that you feel you already know what you are going to do. If so - then do it and good luck. Just a gut feel, but did you get the engine work done in Georgia .... ? |
Originally Posted by Fulthrotl
(Post 12052508)
you big meanie.
a cheap shot, but very well aimed. :-drink everyone brings something to the party, and you can learn from everyone.... i've had a number of folks here very gently suggest that running the banks IQ is not in my best interest, but i've ignored that, 'cause it's paid for, and installed among other chrome plated BS reasons, ignoring the accurate advice of more experienced people. so, i've got a call into matt, to see if i can turn the banks to the stock setting, so it does nothing, and i can just use it for the gauges, and run a tune of his, with a +40 atlas on the ficm. so, the OP has helped me more than he knows, and i owe him a debt of gratitude. i looked at his unwillingness to acknowledge the obvious, and it looked too close to my own for comfort. but... but... but.... the banks was $900 installed.... i sputtered... better to throw $900 in the trash, then to dance thru the powertrain again. |
Originally Posted by KingRanch2004
(Post 12052538)
When i said the 150 hp comment i did not mean i was going to tow with that or run it all of the time. I plan on running a higher tune when NOT under tow and i drive responsibly.
Originally Posted by KingRanch2004
(Post 12052538)
Trust me when i say i am not ignoring signs! I have put a ton of money into this 6.0 to hopefully prevent the notorious problems with this engine, although i am already a little put off by it.
Originally Posted by KingRanch2004
(Post 12052538)
As far as the turbo problem, its not actually the turbo. The turbo i just had installed is a brand new garrett powermax and it isnt but a week old. The problem was the hose keeps popping off and from what i have been reading that is a common problem that is hard to fix.
64mm turbo in my truck. Other then the turbo and the turbo pedestal everything else just bolted up right to it. Never had a hose blow off and I'm pushing at max 52 PSI of boost when I really get on it. Unless there is a physical issue, but this is the first I'm hearing of this problem. |
Originally Posted by tex25025
(Post 12052000)
but I haven't used SCT in a few yrs so I don't really
know all the players anymore with that device. and you are running more power than most folks here, and seem to have been doing it for a pretty long while..... what are you running to make that work for you? i looked at your profile, but not many details other than injectors and turbo change. do you have a thread somewhere where you have your cookie recipe for the perfect 6.0L? |
Originally Posted by Fulthrotl
(Post 12052594)
what are you running to make that work for you? i looked at your profile, but not many details other than injectors and turbo change. ARP Studs Ford Gaskets ITP's Fuel Regulated Return Fluidampner FASS 150/180 Suncoast Heavy Duty Rebuild 64mm Non-VGT Turbo Spartan Stage I Injectors (155mm^3) Spartan Phalanx Tuner (doubles as OBD-II gauge) TFT, ECT, Boost, Volts, Oil PSI, EGT, and Fuel PSI gauges
Originally Posted by Fulthrotl
(Post 12052594)
do you have a thread somewhere where you have
your cookie recipe for the perfect 6.0L? |
Originally Posted by tex25025
(Post 12052590)
I'm sorry if I have a hard time with that one. It's going to be harder then you think to drive light with the skinny pedal after getting your new found power especially initially.
Black Onyx gaskets though are pot luck though. You might have good ones, you might not. Also some of the supposedly notorious problems aren't really so, but I digress on that one. Really? That just doesn't sound right. 64mm turbo in my truck. Other then the turbo and the turbo pedestal everything else just bolted up right to it. Never had a hose blow off and I'm pushing at max 52 PSI of boost when I really get on it. Unless there is a physical issue, but this is the first I'm hearing of this problem. |
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