what is the best programmer for the v-10. does the programmers do much good for pulling with these engines? how about the intake system? are there other DIY mods to get more torque from these engines?.... thanks
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1995 F-250 XLT PSD Ext-cab 4X4 4:10 gears, straight pipe, 3" downpipe, shimmed FPR, Tony Wildman 4pos.chip, dash mounted triple gauge, modified EBPV to exh. brake, baldwin PA2818 open element intake, MileMarker SS manual hubs, tru-cool "max" tranny cooler. 200,000mi service included injector job, lift pump & hoses, IPR valve, CPS,MAP,EBP,BARO,ICP sensors, new poly bushings w/extended front spring shackles, and new carrier bearings in the rear axle. used to haul the 11.5ft camper and pull the halibut/dive boat or polaris toy trailer. GVW when ready to go, 17,000lbs. with 4 sets of dive gear on the boat.
90' F-350 crewcab, IDI diesel, dually flatbed w/airbags.
Re: are the power programmers for the V-10 worth it?
Don't know about programmers, but I do know that opening up the air flow makes a big difference. New y-pipe to replace the contorted Ford one, more open muffler and some bigger pipe. Also, the intake can be made less restrictive. Headers also help. I've never looked hard at the programmers because of the need to run premium fuel, although I believe some of the newer ones have programs that allow you to stay with 87.
Re: are the power programmers for the V-10 worth it?
Superchips cost around $400 and can make a big difference in performance and shifting. You can use their 87 octane program for towing and it will be a substantial difference. If you want big performance, you can program performance with premium gas and blow the doors off most rigs. If you want economy and towing, you can do that too. I have it on my wifer's Ex and use the 87 & tow program and it is great. Decent mileage and great shifting.
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2008 F-250, SC Lariat, 4X4,Shortbed, Pueblo Gold/black, V-10, 4.10, auto, Delivered on 9/7/07, great looking rig. South Texas bumpers front/rear, Air Raid Intake System, Diablosport Predator, Husky's, JJ's, Ford alarm/remote start, Marathon seat covers, Sirius, PIAA, Access cover, Weatherguard tool box, Rhino liner, Michelins, Duraflap mud flaps, Escort 9500i.
2007 Lincoln LT (wifer's grocery getter)
1996 Ford Bronco EB; almost stock
2007 Kubota 900 RTV diesel with goodies. pappy's truck
Re: are the power programmers for the V-10 worth it?
have installed many Banks exhaust systems and hear alot o great feed back on mielage and power gains
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1996 F350 2WD DRW CC BLACK BEAUTY STG1 160 CC INJECTORS , 3.5" DOWN PIPE 4" MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST, SD HPOP , CPR FUEL SYSTEM , AFE AIR FILTER IN STOCK HOUSING , DP TUNER WITH F5 , AUTOMETER GAUGES PYRO - BOOST - TRANS TEMP - COOLANT , DIPRICOL HPOP GAUGE .
FUTURE MODS ARE D66 TURBO FROM BEANS , SD INTERCOOLER MOD AND WATER METH KIT TO HELP LOWER EGT'S ON HILLS
2002 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT
2007 SPORTSMAN 500HO STEALTH BLACK
2008 SPORTSMAN 800HO STEALTH BLACK
2009 POLARIS RZR NEUCLEAR ORANGE 2" LIFT, 27"SWAMPLITWES ON ITP RIMS , POLARIS PERFORMANCE EXHAUST KIT (THIS THING IS CRAZZZY I LOVE IT )
2008 COUGAR SRX (KEYSTONE) 30FT HOLIDAY TRAILER
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