[Wildman Chip] Can someone explain the settings?? - Diesel Forum

0100 · 03-25-2006, 07:11 AM

I know call Tony... but I first want to have an idea what is going on before I call.

Can someone explain the following settings?

High idle: Confused on this what is it for and who usually needs this?

Tow: I know I need this as all I use the truck for towing a lot.

Econ: Does this have more or less power than stock?

Extreme: I don't think I need this but would like to know what it is.

Any other settings:

I have a stock 97 E350 (except guages) that I use to tow. What do you guys suggest I get?

How much do these cost if someone could pm me if they don't want to post. Don't want to wast Tonys time if this is out of my price range.

Thanks!!

greenbeast · 03-25-2006, 08:12 AM

the high idle is for faster warm ups, and also for your ac in the summer it puts the idle up to like 1200 rpm.

tow is for just that, you can use it when you got a load to haul, it has a faster boost and more power when you need it.

the extreme is for when you really want to go, it gives the most power you can get from your stock injectors, also it is very touchy on the throttle with mass boost levels.

most people run the tow for just driving around, and then put it to extreme when the want the smoke and power to toast ricers. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

lemon boy · 03-25-2006, 09:11 AM

the econ has more power than stock and is for unloaded fuel mileage. A tad less power than Tow

Kansas_Farmer · 03-25-2006, 12:20 PM

Basically what was said above....

I love mine. I have the "Power Selector" knob mounted in the dash right beside the WTS light. This makes it handy for on the fly adjustments.

High Idle would prolly not work out as well in an auto as it does my manual. I have a 1000 RPM idle in my Stock position and an 1100 in my tow position. I love this feature. 1000 RPM warm ups, 1000 RPM cooldowns...it keeps the turbo happy with plenty of oil, prevents any possible wet stacking (I don't buy into this much), lets the AC work better, better starts at the stop lights...the list goes on.

Being a lover of military aviation from the old prop days... my positions are labled as follows:

1. Military (Stock)
2. Auto-Lean (economy setting)
3. Auto-Rich (Tow)
4. War Emergency Power (Extreme)

0100 · 03-28-2006, 05:41 AM

Awesome info thanks guys!

Another question.

Does Econ get better fuel mileage than stock?

I am definitly getting tow.

Just not sure on:

3 pos

1.Stock
2.Econ
3.Tow

or

2 pos

1.Econ
2.Tow

If Econ has more power and better mileage than stock than I probably don't need Stock. Any suggestions?

Thanks again!

kasprzak85 · 03-28-2006, 02:36 PM

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Extreme: I don't think I need this but would like to know what it is.

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I think everyone said that at one point till they tried it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] I never looked back. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img] Well just to see the tire smoke.

1064RG · 03-29-2006, 12:06 AM

my best mpg was in extreme

**DIESELDUTTON** · 03-29-2006, 03:24 PM

I went to BTS this weekend and this was the first time i was able to put some miles on the truck to compare the first two tanks in econo doing the speed limit about 70mph i got 18.5 mpg the second fill in the stock program i got 19.5 i was on cruise the whole way after i got my tranny done i drove back in the stock position and got 20.5 and in the stock position it feels more like my 40 hp tow program i cant say enough about Brian and his crew at BTS it was worth every penny and every mile of the 2,460 mile trip Thanks
Frank