[bigstank]

Do I need custom tunes if the rest of the truck is stock? I have a 2003 7.3

 

[White7.3stroker]

No but the custom tunes run so much better than the factory TS tunes!


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[bigstank]

Is that just done by the shop who installs it then or how does that work? sorry first diesel -_-

 

[Joel]

Is it safe for me to assume you don't have gauges yet? Get those first, yes its worth it.
Also, a bigger airfilter and free flowing exhaust could/should be done first.
Read all the stickies and save up for a bit.

 

[99powerstroke62]

X2 on reading Stickies

 

[bigstank]

I have an egt gauge and boost pillar gauge. The previous owner had a 4" coming off the turbo that switches to a 5" under the cab and into a muffler. I will check out the the stickies. Thanks a ton!!

 

[Montgomery P-Stroke]

Custom tunes are much better than the canned from TS. I recently switched to PHP tunes from the canned tunes and I'm much happier with them. I've run four different chips in this truck and so far I like these tunes the best. Stick with the TS style chip so if you want a reburn you won't have trouble finding a good vendor. TW, PHP,Gearhead,Beans all have good reviews so you really can't go wrong with any of them.

 

[jesilvas]

Is that just done by the shop who installs it then or how does that work? sorry first diesel -_-

Don't get a shop to install a chip, DIY.

 

[Wannabitawerm]

The install is pretty easy. The hardest part for me was figuring out where to put the switch. Also, I have the canned tunes and will be switching to custom after my wicked wheel install.


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[dpt]

Gotta a quick newbie ? why do they NOT want you to run the chip setting higher than 50hp while towing? I have a 2000 F350 7.3 CAI, 5 inch from turbo to 6 inch stacks. 6 speed manual

 

[jesilvas]

Under high power levels, that means a lot of fuel and advanced timing. Yes, there's much more to it, but in a nutshell. Well, you have more weight holding you back when all that power is trying to go forward. Things are strained more than normal.

 

[dpt]

Under high power levels, that means a lot of fuel and advanced timing. Yes, there's much more to it, but in a nutshell. Well, you have more weight holding you back when all that power is trying to go forward. Things are strained more than normal.

so if I watch my egt's and keep it under 1200 would I be ok that is once I'm up to highway speed. I can always turn it back a notch if I'm going to start climbing a hill. What I mean is could I run say at 75 or 100hp

 

[jesilvas]

If you pull 10k lbs, I wouldn't. If it's 2k, sure.