best programmer for 7.3 powerstroke
03-26-2006, 11:30 PM
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Re: best programmer for 7.3 powerstroke
thanks for the input...i'm leaning towards the Edge Evolution, AFE intake, and 4 inch exhust from turbo back
03-27-2006, 12:57 AM
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Re: best programmer for 7.3 powerstroke
Originally Posted by Dock Holiday
I have a 2002 Ford F-350 that has been 100% stock since new until about a month ago.
We tried the Edge Juice and had a few problems that Edge could not explain and we were lucky enough to get our money back.
Having spent a little time on www.thedieselstop.com I realized that Jody in Ashville, NC offers the best set up for the 7.3 on the planet.
It is called the DP Tuner. It is an old school chip that you have to install (which was very easy), and it has as many as six programs that are custom to your needs. He can even set it up for different tire sizes if not running stock so your speedo it accurate.
I called him and told him what we did with our truck, and what I wanted from the chip and in two days I had a custom unit.
My is set up with four positions:
1 = Stock
2 = 40 HP Tow Mode (safe for 12,000lbs)
3 = 80 HP Economy / Performance Mode
4 = Will not start mode ( theft prevention)
You can do up to six custom programs, and they are all shift on the fly.
It was less then $400.00 and I installed it in under an hour.
I don't think I could be any happier. Even the wife likes the 80 HP mode, it is awesome!
Good Luck
Dock
We tried the Edge Juice and had a few problems that Edge could not explain and we were lucky enough to get our money back.
Having spent a little time on www.thedieselstop.com I realized that Jody in Ashville, NC offers the best set up for the 7.3 on the planet.
It is called the DP Tuner. It is an old school chip that you have to install (which was very easy), and it has as many as six programs that are custom to your needs. He can even set it up for different tire sizes if not running stock so your speedo it accurate.
I called him and told him what we did with our truck, and what I wanted from the chip and in two days I had a custom unit.
My is set up with four positions:
1 = Stock
2 = 40 HP Tow Mode (safe for 12,000lbs)
3 = 80 HP Economy / Performance Mode
4 = Will not start mode ( theft prevention)
You can do up to six custom programs, and they are all shift on the fly.
It was less then $400.00 and I installed it in under an hour.
I don't think I could be any happier. Even the wife likes the 80 HP mode, it is awesome!
Good Luck
Dock
Doc, how do you switch the programs?
Who made/installed your fuel tank/tool box? I am interested in the same for my PSD. THANKS!
03-27-2006, 08:33 AM
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Re: best programmer for 7.3 powerstroke
DP tuner is the most popular for that engine- that said, I sell more Edge stuff than anyhting else- for all the engines.
03-27-2006, 12:57 PM
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Re: best programmer for 7.3 powerstroke
Originally Posted by Audiofn
Did any of you that used the chips notice that your motors were louder? I tried one of the 6 position ones in my truck and it made the truck MUCH louder.
Jon
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MUCH Louder!
Actually at idle I can hear an instant difference just changing from stock to tow and then to performance mode.
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Re: best programmer for 7.3 powerstroke
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Doc, how do you switch the programs?
Just turn that knob on the fly at any time to which ever program you want.
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Who made/installed your fuel tank/tool box? I am interested in the same for my PSD. THANKS!
http://www.transferflow.com/
Take care,
Dock
03-29-2006, 01:31 AM
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Jody at Dp tuner all the way. I started with "programmer". just not enough adjustability. The off the shelf tuners do what they say for the most part but they aren't made for your specific app. Get a DP Tuner chip its set exactly how you want it plus tuned to your mods and computer code. The programmers can't compensate for exhaust and an intake or any other mod you might have like propane or nitros.
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