Power Strokes 1994-1997 Upgrades and AftermarketUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1994-1997 Ford F-Series with Power Stroke engine.
I want to improve my milage and power,
whats better a chip or a programmer? and what one is the best?
i work hard for my money.. i just want to get the best bang for my buck
1997 f350 powerstroke turbo, reg cab with an 8footer , auto, and totally stock
Last edited by Treefitty97; 12-14-2009 at 07:56 PM.
Reason: for got some important info
I want to improve my milage and power,
whats better a chip or a programmer? and what one is the best?
i work hard for my money.. i just want to get the best bang for my buck
Could you fill in your signature with basic details of your rig so we know what you're driving?
There's a free programmer most on here can agree on that works best for fuel mileage. I think it's called an EGG-Foot or somethin like that;
Has to do w/ applying pressure to right pedal as if there were an egg under it. LOL that was FREE!
anyhow, yes, fill in your sig and the replies will come.
welcome.
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Treefitty97 -- Howdy and welcome to TheDieselStop.com!
A chip is generally better than a programmer because of the customization available. A programmer, generally speaking, is a one-size-fits-all approach.
On a completely stock truck, I'd almost recommend a customized PCM tuned for fuel economy to avoid the potential of damaging the powertrain.
"Best" is such a subjective term in the diesel performance world... You ask five people what 'the best' is and you'll get about four different answers.
Cheers from Claremore, OK!
Dave
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Welcome to the site ! I am no pro, but have owned alot of Powerstrokes over the years. In my opinion, before you spend any money on programming, you should free up the power you aleady have. Open up the intake and exhaust and you will be pleased with the power increase. Then, once you get over the new power/sound, your mileage should increase a bit.
i just bout the edge evolution programmer and it made a world of diffrence in my truck. it also has the ability to read and erase codes when your check engine light comes on and will show you what each code means. it also shows 0 to 60 time and 1/4 mile times and will show you some of the engine rpm exhaust back pressure, line pressure etc..
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I just got a TW chip and it is awesome. Stock, High Idle, Tow, and Extreme. I did a exhaust and intake also. It's faster gets better milege and I love it. Oh and I got mine from a board member in the classified section for little dough.
FYI never get a programmer for a 7.3..only a chip..TW best IMO
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What Programer / tuner/ chip should i get?
y2k F250 7.3 psd Calif emissions, ext cab long bed 265/75/R16 E rated tires, 190k miles 4x4 (nv271 manual t-case) 7.3 #1247981 1/18/00 (forged rods), 3.73LSD, non-diode 4R100, Dp tuner stock, 60t 60e 80t 80e, high idle. DIY 6637 air filter, wicked wheel, turbo master WG controller, turbo lifesaver, bellowed uppies, 4" downpipe & exhaust, 203t-stat, triple pod glowshift gauges (egt, tranny, boost), Ride-rite 2330 air bags, BTS VB, Sports a Western plow when the white stuff flies.
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