Superchip Flashpaq tuner for Ford F350?
I have a 2000 Ford F350 with the 7.3L TD and a 6 speed manual transmission. I have heard that the Superchip Flashpaq tuner will boost my horsepower by something like 100 HP by reprogramming the chips...
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I too had a DP Tuner F5 and gauges. That chip sure woke up the 7.3. I also got the decal or exhaust brake tune that closes the EBPV for added exhaust braking, very effective. Towing 10k on the 60 tow tune was awesome, but I had to really watch the pyro (exhaust gas temp). Get it too hot and things literally melt. Without a different exhaust I found I was limited to about the same speed on a given grade was without the tuner. Difference was running new WOT or part throttle but I think it was burning the same amount of fuel.
The trans also shifted butter (firmer) with the DP Tuner as stated. But all the extra power seemed rough on the trans. I actually stopped using the tunes except for the exhaust brake. I was just afraid of tearing something up I didn't want to replace. You have the manual trans, so some less concern. But that also means (if my memory serves me right) that you have about 25 more hp than my '02 automatic did.
Fuel economy, I saw now difference if hand calculated on paper. The lie-o-meter, if it were to be believed, showed well past 20 mpg at 70-75 solo on the highway and 14-15 towing.
So some will disagree and even flame me but unless you want the exhaust brake feature I don't see that its worth it. And there are other options to get the exhaust brake that are FAR cheaper. Visit the 7.3 forum over at FTE (ford-trucks.com). The risk of damage from heat and power was too great for me. The truck moved my butt 110000 miles before I traded it for a new 6.7 Ford. (That new Ford is amazing BTW.)
So, if you want to proceed you'll need the chip, gauges, and preferably 4" exhaust from the down-pipe back (lowers EGTs) and a intake (there are several options available). I think you'll find yourself in the neighborhood of $1000 invested. My personal advise would be to get the 20 tow tune, high idle and exhaust brake tunes. You'll get the benefits of some power, better shifting, engine braking and (MAYBE) a little bump in MPGs while minimizing your risk of braking something else like trans, rods, etc. I will say DP Tuner was great to work with and it help value; I was able to sell it on ebay separately from my truck.
Hope that really long ramble helps your decision making.
The trans also shifted butter (firmer) with the DP Tuner as stated. But all the extra power seemed rough on the trans. I actually stopped using the tunes except for the exhaust brake. I was just afraid of tearing something up I didn't want to replace. You have the manual trans, so some less concern. But that also means (if my memory serves me right) that you have about 25 more hp than my '02 automatic did.
Fuel economy, I saw now difference if hand calculated on paper. The lie-o-meter, if it were to be believed, showed well past 20 mpg at 70-75 solo on the highway and 14-15 towing.
So some will disagree and even flame me but unless you want the exhaust brake feature I don't see that its worth it. And there are other options to get the exhaust brake that are FAR cheaper. Visit the 7.3 forum over at FTE (ford-trucks.com). The risk of damage from heat and power was too great for me. The truck moved my butt 110000 miles before I traded it for a new 6.7 Ford. (That new Ford is amazing BTW.)
So, if you want to proceed you'll need the chip, gauges, and preferably 4" exhaust from the down-pipe back (lowers EGTs) and a intake (there are several options available). I think you'll find yourself in the neighborhood of $1000 invested. My personal advise would be to get the 20 tow tune, high idle and exhaust brake tunes. You'll get the benefits of some power, better shifting, engine braking and (MAYBE) a little bump in MPGs while minimizing your risk of braking something else like trans, rods, etc. I will say DP Tuner was great to work with and it help value; I was able to sell it on ebay separately from my truck.
Hope that really long ramble helps your decision making.
