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I have taken this excerpt fromt he HYPERTECH site. This is from their new module #41042 page describing features and operation.
"The Power Dial allows you to select one of three different levels of Hypertech tuning "on the fly" so you can change power levels even while youíre driving. Each level has been developed to allow sustained operation while towing the maximum allowable gross combined weight rated (GCWR) suggested by the vehicle manufacturer. Stage 3 Tuning (+100 hp) delivers the best performance under virtually all driving conditions. Stage 2 (+80 hp) and Stage 1 (+50 hp) are calibrated for the conservative driver."
Please answer the poll and don't flame the manfacturer.
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2006 F-350 CC PSD Lariat 4X4 LB 3.73 LS
Some stock stuff, some modded stuff, some "deleted" stuff.....
That was a hard choice, but yes, if you read it, it does say that. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
As does SCT I believe, and SC 1704 although they ask the weight question when loading either the Econ or HP tune, I've not seen anything that indicates any issue running 7500# and the HP tune. Max might be a different story.
Now wherther it's smart to do that, or it's smart for them to say that without at least recommending gauges to watch EGT's is another question. And the answer to that one is no. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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"Treat me good, I'll treat you better; treat me bad, I'll treat you worse." - Sonny Barger
Well I called Hypertech and asked what EXACTLY they were trying to say. The guy I spoke to (I think) didn't exactly have a grip on the GCVR. He kept saying 6000lbs was the max at thier 100hp setting. When I read the Ford towing guide rating of 20,000lbs it got kinda quiet and then some small talk and the 6Klbs quote again.
I just wanted to be sure I wasn't the only one that would read that print differently. If you advertise max GCVR (20K lbs) with +100hp then you better be able to stand by your word. I'm willing to bet they change their "tune" before too long.
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2006 F-350 CC PSD Lariat 4X4 LB 3.73 LS
Some stock stuff, some modded stuff, some "deleted" stuff.....
I wonder if they are going to be willing to replace parts that get destroyed by pulling max weight with the 100 hp setting (I very seriously doubt it).
I also would be willing to bet that if this question is posed to them a few times there advertising will pretty quickly change to 6000lbs.
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99 7.3L PS E-350XLSD with Ambulatory roof.
(((XM))) Satellite Radio
4" turbo back Diamond Eye exhaust (portadiesel)
Pair of K&N High flow filters
HPX Hose from D.I. (blew out.....pulled it and plugged now)
In-tank and prepump mods (homemade version)
203* thermostat (dieselsite)
Tru-Cool 4739 MAX Transmission cooler (dieselsite)
Boost Relief Valve (dieselsite)
Pillar mount Di-Pricol gauge set
Sonax/tricumulator (Black Cloud)
Jody flashed econo tune PCM (DP-Tuner)
Van specific regulated fuel return (ITP)
70k miles driven annually...mostly pulling 8 1/2 foot tall 7x14 enclosed trailer
Cruise on at 61mph and 1736rpm's I don't stop 'till she needs more go juice!
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Well I called Hypertech and asked what EXACTLY they were trying to say. The guy I spoke to (I think) didn't exactly have a grip on the GCVR. He kept saying 6000lbs was the max at thier 100hp setting. When I read the Ford towing guide rating of 20,000lbs it got kinda quiet and then some small talk and the 6Klbs quote again.
I just wanted to be sure I wasn't the only one that would read that print differently. If you advertise max GCVR (20K lbs) with +100hp then you better be able to stand by your word. I'm willing to bet they change their "tune" before too long.
Hey there heavy. If you think about it both of our trucks weigh more than 6000 lbs. I had mine weighed at the dump there in Clarksville grand toal was 8400 lbs after dumping the load.
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2004 Harley Davidson F-250 C/C
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I wonder if they are going to be willing to replace parts that get destroyed by pulling max weight with the 100 hp setting (I very seriously doubt it).
I also would be willing to bet that if this question is posed to them a few times there advertising will pretty quickly change to 6000lbs.
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Remember it probably states in there somewhere "For offroad use only". [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
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2004 F-350 Green, Lariat, Crewcab 4X4, Torq-Shift, 4" Procomp lift, Weld 16X8 Scorpio wheels, Hog 4" stainless exhaust, Airaid Intake system, Proparts 2 gauge pod, Isspro EGT and Boost gauges, Proparts 2 gauge underdash pod, Autometer trans temp and water temp gauges, Cyclops no start, Prodigy brake controller, XM Sattelite Radio, Frozen Rotors and pads, Viair compressor, 5gal air tank, train horn, Fumoto Drain Valve, Clifford Matrix RSX-6 alarm with remote start, Xenon fender flares, CCV Mod, Innovative Diesels SCT with extreme tune, Banks Technicooler, Mag-Hytek tranny pan and diff. cover and more mods to come.
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Sold Banks 6 Gun (Not near enough power)
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