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Old 03-13-2011, 12:13 PM
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Swamps FICM?

Ok I am going to order a FICM from Swamps tomorrow and would like some input. I am planning on getting the 58V with the custom performance tune. Any body running this? Is there a noticeable difference? How does the 48V compare to a 58V. I have it stuck in my head that I want the 58V hot FICM but maybe one of the others are just as good and easier on the pocket? Any input is appriciated.
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Old 03-13-2011, 01:08 PM
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i got one the other day, seems to start better and with my tow tune its a big difference, my srl tune i cant really tell
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Old 03-13-2011, 03:04 PM
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I've had one since early last fall. Night and day difference in cold starting. Fires right up with very little chugging down to -22. Don't know that the 58 makes much difference in starting over the 48 but do know that the 58 runs your injectors more efficiently and will make a noticeable difference in how your motor runs. Does add a little noticeable hp as well. Also if you do any heavy towing stick with the 48. Performance was worth the $ in my opinion.
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Old 03-13-2011, 06:22 PM
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Also if you do any heavy towing stick with the 48.
Not necessarily true.... check with Swamps, they have changed their recommendations, the 58v can be used for heavy towing... (not sure how heavy)
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Old 03-13-2011, 06:34 PM
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Does a custom ficm help out fuel economy?
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Old 03-14-2011, 04:10 PM
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It depends on if your truck has all the latest Ford reflashes. Some recent flashes take away power and mileage.
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Old 03-14-2011, 04:52 PM
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Will the trucks coils handle 58 volts???????
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Old 03-15-2011, 04:02 AM
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Anyone have Erics 58v ficm?
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Old 03-15-2011, 08:42 AM
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It looks to me like he is reselling Swamps FICM. The description is lifted right off of Swamps website.
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Old 03-21-2011, 10:20 AM
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IF installing a 48v or 58v from swamps would I need to get my custom tunes resent and what are the performance or operating difference between the hot and not hot files? Curious cause I still have warranty and my just have them replace the FICM since I read 40 and 38 V on my CTS.
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