[cleatus12r]

Originally Posted by zimms

I've got some questions, I hope this doesn't get to long but wanted to try here before calling and yes I have been through these forums a couple of times and come up with different answers for some of these questions.
I have a pre 99 7.3 powerstroke with 168000 and XLE4 pcm program with
-stage one intake with zoodad mod(took out some of the front grill to have kind of a forced air intake
-4 inch exhaust
-amsoil bypass oil filter
-regulated return system with bigger fuel line with the pump set at 72 psi
-tripple disc. torque converter with a transgo shift kit with amsoil synthetic installed Will require custom tunes.
-bigger tires(275/70R18) the speedo has been calibrated by ford and checked with gps and is accurate.
-A fuel pedal that uses lighter pressure to accelerate, sounds weird but I love it if I can't use cruise control.
I have a superchips programer installed with hiperf tow mode installed and like how it runs and shifts but hoping for more power at times and better fuel economy. More power and better fuel economy WILL NOT happen at the same time and it's likely that you won't get better fuel economy anyway.I will get 20 on the freeway going 70 and that is checking it with a calculator at the pump many times. I fill up at the same station as much as I can.

I want to get these programs
1. stock/high idle 1100
2. econ fuel sipper? don't know if this exists Does not exist. It's hard to guarantee a fuel mileage increase.
3. 80 hp dd
4. 80 light tow- I have a 7000# trailer I tow in the winter.
5. 120 or 140 hp program
6. no start/wisper mode
would like to slip the no start mode in but not as important.
questions are:
- can I and how do you order online the stock/high idle combined and no start/wisper mode combined? There are plenty of places to write in optional desires/wants with custom tuning.
-is there such a thing as econ fuel sipper program and can I still take it on the freeway for a couple of miles? Would i be better off ordering the 60 hp econ program? There are no "economy" programs because there is no way for us to guarantee increased fuel economy.
It says the 60 hp is econ for better fuel mileage on the freeway and the 80 hp econ is better for stop and go is there a big difference for mileage The 65 and 80 "daily driver" programs will make the truck more responsive and either are good for the same purpose. The 80 will simply make 15 more RWHP if you happen to stomp on the accelerator pedal (which negates any favorable fuel economy anyway).
-Don't know which one to get the 120 or 140 hp tunes( don't know if I will get the full potential or is it a waste of a position? You won't get the full 120 OR 140 RWHP increase from either. In all honesty, the 100 Performance program will give you all you can get from your truck without all of that disgusting black smoke from a dead-stop.
-I have a 15000# fifth wheel can I still tow it in stock mode? Yes.
-I have the tripple disc. torque convertor and transgo shift kit and like how it shifts now. Do I still have to get the modified download or do I need it to control how hard it will shift with the increased hp? You will need to order custom tuning because standard programming will cause your shifts to be far too harsh.
-I want to get the REV-X to add to my oil, does it really work and how do I order it? It's not really designed to be helpful with the 7.3L (more of a 6.0L thing), but there is an order form for that on the website too.
If there is anything else I have missed or that might benefit me to add please let me know.
thanks

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