Superchip Flashpaq tuner for Ford F350?

Another very popular choice to consider for the 7.3L is from Dp-tuner.

http://www.dp-tuner.com/

VegasBT wrote:
Again, thanks for all the input. I don't want to go for the full 100 horses, but an additional 50-60 would be nice when climbing through the mountains. I am also considering the Ford Powerstroke Diesel 7.3 1994-2003 TS Performance 6 Position Chip WITH KNOB 140+ HP, which comes with a six position switch to control how the chip is tuned (and includes a really nice anti-theft option). I am concerned about the transmission, especially the clutch. I'll probably add the additional gauges recommended here (especially the exhaust temp). Living in Las Vegas, I don't want to deal with high exhaust temps when pulling in the 110 degree heat of a typical July afternoon. I really appreciate all the great information for me to consider!

The TS is pretty much the chip of choice for the 7.3's if you don't want custom tuning. However, as said before, your transmission may not like the added HP.

Try Mike at 5 Star Tuning.....he is very good at doing tunes using the SCT tuner.

With the lower HP tunes/tow tunes, you should be fine with EGT's. We have a 2004 GMC Top Kick we tow a 48' enclosed race trailer with. We use a custom tune in it which is 70hp. We see right at 1200-1300* Towing uphill with 28psi of boost. Now my old 04 F250 on 38's with a custom hot tune in it would see 1600-1700* on a 0-60 blast. Lol. It sure was a fun truck. Nothing like beating down Mustangs and Camaros in a lifted diesel truck blowing a smoke trail black as night. Those were the days….

Again, thanks for all the input. I don't want to go for the full 100 horses, but an additional 50-60 would be nice when climbing through the mountains. I am also considering the Ford Powerstroke Diesel 7.3 1994-2003 TS Performance 6 Position Chip WITH KNOB 140+ HP, which comes with a six position switch to control how the chip is tuned (and includes a really nice anti-theft option). I am concerned about the transmission, especially the clutch. I'll probably add the additional gauges recommended here (especially the exhaust temp). Living in Las Vegas, I don't want to deal with high exhaust temps when pulling in the 110 degree heat of a typical July afternoon. I really appreciate all the great information for me to consider!

I had a 7.3 that was chipped and gained 1-2 mpg around town and lost 1-2mpg on the highway. Was getting 17 or so around town and 11 highway. A lot of people thought I had that backwards but I drove slow around town and way to fast on the highway

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N-Trouble wrote:

jfkmk wrote:

VegasBT wrote:
. I have heard that the Superchip Flashpaq tuner will boost my horsepower by something like 100 HP by reprogramming the chips.

And just how do you expect to get 100hp from a chip? By the way, I have a bridge in Brooklyn that's up for sale if you're interested!

Its a diesel which you obviously know nothing about by your comment... First go educate yourself on diesels and tuners and you'll probably want to come back here and delete your comment. 100HP is easily capable with tuning alone.

Be careful tuning a 7.3. The stock 4-speed is not known for being very strong and holding additional power above stock. I have personally seen more than one of those trannies take a dump while trying to pull a trailer through the sand.

So why don't you educate me and explain exactly how you can get 100 hp with a tune. Don't be vague, give me scientific reasons explaining how this works. Bet you can't do it. Also, if you can realize a 100 hp gain with a simple tune, why wouldn't the manufacturer do it and brag about the extra hp and mpg?

The power rule with a diesel is fuel. Want more power? Just give it more fuel.

The power rule with a gasoline engine is air. What more power. Just give it more air.

These are pretty much crude rules but they still apply.

They tuner makers all claim mpg increases, but THAT part in my experience, is bogus. Lower tunes add power and don't decrease mpg measurably, but the high output tunes do decrease mpg. That's my experience anyway.

Where the increased mpg claims come from is the customers. If you read the ads closely, you'll see they almost always phrase the claims like: "Our customers report a 2-6 mpg increase!!" Of course they do. #1, they WANT to believe this to be true, and #2, one of the "side effects" of the tuning process is that it fools the in cab mpg display into reporting an artificially increased mpg. Not their main function, but a consequence of the tuning fooling the engine control computer into making more power.

These people are just fooled because they never actually check the mpg by working it out manually. My 2007 Cummins reported 27+ mpg regularly, but I was actually getting low 20s (20 - 22).

ib516 wrote:
If I may....

The tuners for diesels can change 3 parameters:

1) Injection timing - when the fuel is injected in relation to position of the piston
2) Injection duration - how long the injector is open
3) Injection pressure - how much pressure is in the fuel system

HYPERTECH adds 176hp and 289 lbs-ft torque (REAR WHEEL measured)-just a tune!

Adding 100hp is a mild tune for a HPCR Cummins.

The manufacturers don't make the engines put out that much power for several reasons.

1) Emissions - the engines might not meet the emissions regulations with added power (fuel injected).

2) Warranty - more power can be harder on the engine, the transmission, rear end, driveshaft, U-joints, etc.

3) Cooling ability - they have to engineer the whole power train to not overheat in Death Valley, in July, with maximum load applied. Individuals do not.

Thanks! Admittedly I don't know a whole lot about diesels, although I've been around gas engines for more years than I'd like to admit. I didn't realize you could increase the output by so much with a tune....it's not that possible for a gas engine. Thanks too for listing the down side. It's important to keep these in mind when considering a tune.

Also, there's always been a lot of claims (scams) regarding hp increases and fuel savings. From running you car on water to magnets around fuel lines to vortex generators. So when someone claims 100hp increase it seems pretty unrealistic.

Cheers.

If I may....

The tuners for diesels can change 3 parameters:

1) Injection timing - when the fuel is injected in relation to position of the piston
2) Injection duration - how long the injector is open
3) Injection pressure - how much pressure is in the fuel system

HYPERTECH adds 176hp and 289 lbs-ft torque (REAR WHEEL measured)-just a tune!

Adding 100hp is a mild tune for a HPCR Cummins.

The manufacturers don't make the engines put out that much power for several reasons.

1) Emissions - the engines might not meet the emissions regulations with added power (fuel injected).

2) Warranty - more power can be harder on the engine, the transmission, rear end, driveshaft, U-joints, etc.

3) Cooling ability - they have to engineer the whole power train to not overheat in Death Valley, in July, with maximum load applied. Individuals do not.