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Love the chip
I've had the chip for a couple of months now and been able to use it in all conditions. Bottom line is I love the tuning.
The shifting strategy is so much better, I can actually feel five distinct shifts and they occur just where they would if I had a manual trans. At first the TC lockups were way too hard slamming into place but with time this has softened to a normal quick shift. Either my trans is about to explode or the trans has "learned" something. The trans behavior is actually more of a benefit than the extra power. The extra power is second best. Running empty, I am able to just accelerate at will. No downshifting, spooling up, and noise just a kick in the butt when you add fuel. When loaded I don't notice the power increase as much but that's okay, I am loaded. Smoke is only present when I do something stupid like try to accelerate suddenly. Normal driving is smokefree and that's good. Fuel mileage empty has improved at least one mpg. I'm an engineer and keep records, I know mpg is better now but nothing earth shattering. I use 80dd for daily commute, 100perf for long freeway trips, and 65 tow for heavy towing and hauling. The whisper mode is not recommended, it's not quieter just a lower rpm idle. Oh well. The high idle/no start combo works perfectly. This is an excellent choice for one of your slots. Makes me want to buy a winch. I had some glitches with installation and inctructions which will remain a sore spot but the tuning is spot on. Good job guys. |
Glad you are enjoying your chip. Love mine as well! I find the 100 performance tune to be slightly better for highway as well, but 80DD does just fine too.
I think I corrected this on another forum you posted in, but we have a 3 spd tranny with OD. one of your 5 shifts is the TC locking up. The only way you have a 4spd and OD is if you have a 6.0L. IIRC yu have a 7.3 with 4R100. Enjoy the chip; I can tell you I love it way more than the DP I ran for 4 yrs. |
Just got mine and all I can say is wow:cheesy smile:.
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Yes, 2000 7.3 with 4r100. 235 factory HP and 500 TQ at the flywheel.
I was careful to say five distinct shifts and not 5 different gears. I know the 4r100 is a 4 speed but with the TC lockup it really feels like there is another gear, especially when the lockup is so aggressive. I have decided to mount the knob in the space right beside the 4wd knob on the dash. Right now it is draped over the steering column. |
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I did the same thing with my knob before the install. |
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