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Old 08-22-2009, 01:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Which Programmer is Best for me?

I have an 08, F250, 4x4 that is basically used to pull my Toy Hauler on vacation weekends and my other little trailer to haul my Four wheeler. My question is basically for pulling my toyhauler. It is 38Ft. and weighs about 13-14K loaded. I do not wish to race the truck or do any other modifications to the truck other than air bags. I want a little more towing performance without voiding my warranty (I can't fix anything). Also, I do not want to spend a ton of money, All I want is a little more towing performace. Which programmer do you think is most suitable for needs?

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Old 08-22-2009, 08:51 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I have an 08, F250, 4x4 that is basically used to pull my Toy Hauler on vacation weekends and my other little trailer to haul my Four wheeler. My question is basically for pulling my toyhauler. It is 38Ft. and weighs about 13-14K loaded. I do not wish to race the truck or do any other modifications to the truck other than air bags. I want a little more towing performance without voiding my warranty (I can't fix anything). Also, I do not want to spend a ton of money, All I want is a little more towing performace. Which programmer do you think is most suitable for needs?

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I personally think the Banks Six Gun is the best choice. My travel trailer weighs about 10000#'s and the Banks makes pulling it a lot more fun. Banks is the only one that has done testing to make sure soot levels are kept to a respectable level to product your DPF. They say soot levels are less than stock on any setting below level 5. I think that is probably at WOT. Anyway I think it is the best choice if you are going to leave the DPF on. Another benefit is that you can take it off to go to the dealer with no footprint.
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Old 08-22-2009, 11:15 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Personally, I think all 6 levels probably have less soot then stock if you just drive it. There study was done based on a WOT position, but we don't know the soot levels when it's just driven normal.
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I'll third the choice for the banks. Easy install, works inline with your pcm not a total reprogram. Built in factory safeties, think of it as a fine tuning of the factory program.
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Technically, any programmer will void your warranty.
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Another vote for the Banks Six Gun. Their clean tune technology works great with the DPF and doesnt clog it like most other tuners will. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a holler.
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