superchip Hi pref tow - Diesel Forum

redrocker · 03-01-2007, 12:16 PM

I have a 2000 psd and I want to know is it
safe to haul a 1875lb lance t/c and tow a
12ft trailer with 3 quads on it in hi pref
tow I don't have money for the gauges yet?
I do have a k&n intake 4inch turbo back ex.
and a ats compresser housing and shift kit
and the superchip tuner
Thank you

redrocker · 03-01-2007, 04:45 PM

anyone?

justfish · 03-01-2007, 05:21 PM

I wouldnt. Put it on Tow Safe or back to stock. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]

Mr_Roboto · 03-01-2007, 08:42 PM

I agree, without an EGT gauge you are risking engine damage. Just put it back to stock for towing.

I hate those programmers, they are a hassle. A flip chip is better in many ways.

firesoutmatt · 03-01-2007, 11:33 PM

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I have a 2000 psd and I want to know is it
safe to haul a 1875lb lance t/c and tow a
12ft trailer with 3 quads on it in hi pref
tow I don't have money for the gauges yet?
I do have a k&n intake 4inch turbo back ex.
and a ats compresser housing and shift kit
and the superchip tuner
Thank you

[/ QUOTE ]

Safe is the key word here.
No its not safe to tow with a programmer and no gauges .

busbreath · 03-01-2007, 11:40 PM

I wouldn't use a tuner at all without a egt gage (pre turbo is best). I can see way over 1250 in tow safe towing my 5er. It is much heavier than what you are towing, but the principals still apply. Going up a long grade towing anything with a tuner installed could result in very expensive bills (EGT gage is very cheap compared to melted piston crown!) Gages!

Doug

Blue Water Runner · 03-02-2007, 02:58 PM

Unless you got a decent exhaust system I would not tow anything unless it was in stock or tow safe mode. Get some guages. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

**DIESELDUTTON** · 03-02-2007, 11:53 PM

I would not, I had a super chip 1705\downpipe and pulled my camper a couple of times with out gauges [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]the trailer was about 9k. Then I installed gauges, injectors, intake and a chip then pulled a 3k trailer up to the mountains and on a grade the egts would get to 1300 in a blink of an eye and that was in my stock or 40 tow program. I cringe every time I think about towing with the 1705 and no gauges. I did not have a intercooler like you but when it gets cold out and I see a little smoke when at idle it makes me wonder did I do any damage, that was about 3 years ago and I still have not done a compression test, my truck runs great but I will never do that again. Good luck

Frank