Tuners
Looking at finally getting a tuner for my mostly stock Ford 2002 7.3L truck. Been considering and reading about them for years. Not an old hot-rodder, but would like a few extra ponies and torque to s...
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I have been told older truck diesel engines like mine were tuned down from the factory by Ford for lower horsepower & torque to prevent higher exhaust gas temperatures, which must be monitored with an additional EGT gauge if a tuner or chip is used.
In our case, our engine was manufactured by International. It is my understanding International used more horsepower and torque their engines, but that is what I have read in some forums; I do not know if it is true or not.
I hope to hear from some of you who use tuners/chips regarding reliability/drive-ability over the years of towing.
In our case, our engine was manufactured by International. It is my understanding International used more horsepower and torque their engines, but that is what I have read in some forums; I do not know if it is true or not.
I hope to hear from some of you who use tuners/chips regarding reliability/drive-ability over the years of towing.
