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1999 to 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel equipped Super Duty and Excursion

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Default CUSTOM TUNES for the 7.3L PHOENIX MODULE

The following calibrations are available for the 7.3L Phoenix™ 6-position Switch-on-the-Fly Module:
  • Anti-Theft Calibration (NO CHARGE FOR THIS FILE)
  • Stock Calibration - Vehicle's factory calibration -- useful for emissions testing or for diagnostic purposes (NO CHARGE FOR THIS FILE)
  • Valet Mode - Keeps the kids (or anyone else!) well in check by lowering the speed limiter (20, 30, and 40mpg available)
  • Power Calibrations - On diesel vehicles, we offer 25HP, 40HP, 65HP, 80HP, 100HP, 120HP & 140HP levels. Please note that our 80HP - 140HP calibrations are programmed to eliminate any Overboost, Injection Control Pressure, or Exhaust Back PRessure diagnostic trouble codes under normal driving conditions.
  • High Idle - Ideal for PTO operation or for faster warm-ups (1,000, 1,100, and 1,200 rpm available)
  • Fuel-Sipper™ - Gains of 2 to 4 MPG help fight unpredictable fuel costs
  • Whisper Mode™ - Now you can hit the drive-thru and place your orders or do your banking at the window without having to turn off your truck
  • SmokeShow™ - Large quantities of low-boost fueling to create big clouds of smoke

We can tune for mild modifications such as Oversized Intercoolers, Exhaust Brakes, Downpipes, Full Return Fuel System Mods, Turbo Housing Mods (for stock turbos), and Cold Air Intake Kits OR for heavy modifications including Injectors, Big Oil (dual HPOP), Large Single or Twin Turbos, Power Adders such as Nitrous, Propane, & Water/Meth Injection, and Modified Transmissions.

One of the requests we often get is for a "Decel" or "Exhaust Brake" tune. For those who don't know this is, it is a calibration that uses the EBV (Exhaust Backpressure Valve) as a makeshift exhaust brake. While this setup may work reasonably well for lightly loaded vehicles, we generally do not recommend this type of calibration... at least not for automatic transmission vehicles. There are a few reasons we don't recommend this.

First, in order to transfer the energy of the moving vehicle to the engine during deceleration, two things must occur: the torque converter must remain locked, and the coast clutch must be engaged. The problem with this is that the coast clutch on a stock transmission only has 3 friction plates, and these are smaller than the standard forward clutches. On 2001 and later transmissions, you also run the possibility of damaging the intermediate sprag or "diode" which will result in an immediate transmission teardown. Again, lightly loaded vehicles would have less of a problem with this, but the general idea of an exhaust brake is to be able to slow larger loads without overheating the standard brake system. It is these types of loads that can cause transmission damage. Obviously, a manual transmission would be free from these types of situations.

Second, whenever you increase exhaust backpressure you need to make sure that the exhaust valve springs are capable of preventing the pressure in the exhaust system from lifting the exhaust valve from the valve seat as this would result in a collision with the piston. Normal valve spring seat pressure is 70-75 PSI for NEW valve springs and deteriorates from there. Given that the surface area of the back of the exhaust valve is approximately 1.9 square inches, it would take only 40 PSI of exhaust pressure to lift the valve off the seat, even with new valve springs.

To put it simply, if you plan to use an exhaust brake, either through the use of the EBV or by purchasing an aftermarket stand alone unit, you will need to consider the condition of your transmission and exhaust valve springs in order to ensure safe, reliable operation.


Please be aware that vehicles with heavy modifications will incur an additional $30 custom tuning fee for each calibration.
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