Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums (https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php)
-   1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel (https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum170/)
-   -   chip vs programmer (https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1321834-chip-vs-programmer.html)

new7.3owner 06-24-2014 12:59 PM

chip vs programmer
 
Would the edge 6 pos chip b better than the sct live wire which one would give me better performance and more power

FI460 06-24-2014 01:09 PM

Your best bet is a TS 6 position chip through one of the custom tuners. The flash programs have a reputation for ruining our PCM's. With stock injectors no matter what you do you want see more than about a 60 hp gain, but the custom tuners right more vehicle specific tunes.

dclack 06-24-2014 02:00 PM

Read this... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rogrammer.html

new7.3owner 06-24-2014 02:54 PM


Originally Posted by FI460 (Post 14455568)
Your best bet is a TS 6 position chip through one of the custom tuners. The flash programs have a reputation for ruining our PCM's. With stock injectors no matter what you do you want see more than about a 60 hp gain, but the custom tuners right more vehicle specific tunes.

Where can I find custom tunes for the ts 6

FI460 06-24-2014 03:05 PM

The thread dclack posted has links to the most popular tuners sites.

coreyallan01 06-24-2014 03:10 PM


Originally Posted by FI460 (Post 14455568)
Your best bet is a TS 6 position chip through one of the custom tuners. The flash programs have a reputation for ruining our PCM's. With stock injectors no matter what you do you want see more than about a 60 hp gain, but the custom tuners right more vehicle specific tunes.

+1, im SURE others on here will tell you the same.. As usual if you use the search option youll read enough on the topic to make your head spin... Fwiw, for ease of use personally ive had great luck with the now defunct Superchips 1705, their still available on ebay or Craigslist if you decide a programmer is something your interested in, that being said I now have a TS chip w canned (generic tunes) waiting to be installed. To save you a ton of questions and answers, youll probably want to swap out your restrictive turbo down pipe to something like a 3" unit, it wouldnt hurt to a "6647" intake and if its in your budget grab some guages, exaust temp and boost. Hope that helps, it probably generated more questions and ive left out more specifics but itll get you on the right track if your looking to "uncork" the motor and free up some power... Good luck and welcome!:-X22

new7.3owner 06-24-2014 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by coreyallan01 (Post 14455816)
+1, im SURE others on here will tell you the same.. As usual if you use the search option youll read enough on the topic to make your head spin... Fwiw, for ease of use personally ive had great luck with the now defunct Superchips 1705, their still available on ebay or Craigslist if you decide a programmer is something your interested in, that being said I now have a TS chip w canned (generic tunes) waiting to be installed. To save you a ton of questions and answers, youll probably want to swap out your restrictive turbo down pipe to something like a 3" unit, it wouldnt hurt to a "6647" intake and if its in your budget grab some guages, exaust temp and boost. Hope that helps, it probably generated more questions and ive left out more specifics but itll get you on the right track if your looking to "uncork" the motor and free up some power... Good luck and welcome!:-X22

I already have a ts 6 4" exhaust 3" downpipe looking for a intake

new7.3owner 06-24-2014 03:29 PM


Originally Posted by new7.3owner (Post 14455860)
I already have a ts 6 4" exhaust 3" downpipe looking for a intake

And where can I find the 6647 intake

new7.3owner 06-24-2014 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by coreyallan01 (Post 14455816)
+1, im SURE others on here will tell you the same.. As usual if you use the search option youll read enough on the topic to make your head spin... Fwiw, for ease of use personally ive had great luck with the now defunct Superchips 1705, their still available on ebay or Craigslist if you decide a programmer is something your interested in, that being said I now have a TS chip w canned (generic tunes) waiting to be installed. To save you a ton of questions and answers, youll probably want to swap out your restrictive turbo down pipe to something like a 3" unit, it wouldnt hurt to a "6647" intake and if its in your budget grab some guages, exaust temp and boost. Hope that helps, it probably generated more questions and ive left out more specifics but itll get you on the right track if your looking to "uncork" the motor and free up some power... Good luck and welcome!:-X22

And where can I find the 6647 intake

FI460 06-24-2014 03:49 PM

He means 6637:

Riffraff Diesel 6637 Filter Kit - Riffraff Diesel Performance

coreyallan01 06-24-2014 03:52 PM


Originally Posted by new7.3owner (Post 14455860)
I already have a ts 6 4" exhaust 3" downpipe looking for a intake

Oh, sorry, i assumed she was stock. Maybe if as a new member you are allowed a signature you can put your trucks current specs, that always helps.
As for the intake, i don't endorse only because I've never made any purchases from venders here but just use the search option, you'll come up with DIY options as well as venders to buy from...

coreyallan01 06-24-2014 03:53 PM


Originally Posted by FI460 (Post 14455920)

Lol, yes i do... If he found a 6647 i would have been amazed.. Sorry about that...


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:19 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands