Help with deciding settings on 6-position

[cleatus12r]

Originally Posted by AZStang

I have also had my PCM flashed to the latest and greatest stock tune (TDE1?) by Jody at DP-Tuner. .....That's considered good!

Also, my transmission has had a performance rebuild and the shifts are already really firm. I tuned a truck tonight that has some kind of shift-enhancement changes made to it. The customer bought it that way and HATES how firm it shifts....I tuned the harshness right out of it.



Now the questions:

1. Would this be your recommendation for my setup as well? I can't see why any changes would need to be made. The stock programming doesn't command more than 2500 PSI under load on a stock TDE1 anyway. It may be a little lower once the injectors are commanded to stroke farther/longer though.

2. I'm assuming we can re-burn for big oil and injectors if I ever get there? Yes, and then at that point, you will need a higher capacity HPOP.

3. Anyway, my main concern with a chip is that it will shorten the life of the transmission. Just looking for your thoughts on this. I hate to sound like a pessimist, but just driving a 7.3L with an E4OD (or 4R100) behind it is asking for a breakdown. No, seriously, there are a lot of instances in the aftermarket programming that are actually better for the transmission.....especially while towing or with more power. Those shifts that Ford didn't want the customer to feel....those are bad for the transmission. There really aren't any hard parts that you need to worry about with sub-350 HP levels.....just try not to do too many full-throttle 1-2 upshifts because the weak link IS that shift.

4. What kind of switches to you offer? Do you have one that fits in a 2 1/16" gauge opening? I'm not going to answer for Bill, but I assume the only chip/switch combination PHP offers is the TS 6-position with a rotary knob switch.

Thanks,
Shawn

Hope this helps!

[Power Hungry]

Thanks for jumping on that, Cody! You are correct on all instances.

To further clarify on the switches, the only one we currently carry is the TS-Performance 6-position rotary knob switch. We will be looking into some different switching options in the future but nothing in the works yet.

Finally, don't hesitate to start a new thread. One advantage is to that is that sometimes it's easy to get a post lost in another thread. If you start your own, it help make your questions more visible.

Take care

[aaron ford]

I do not mind one bit. I placed my order yesterday afternoon and am awaiting some PHP tunes in my mailbox as we speak.

1-2 shift is the weak one, eh?

Good to know!

Aaron

[AZStang]

Thanks guys. I like the way the trans shifts now and I definitely don't want it to shift any harder. I also want to make sure it lasts.

I'm not all that informed about the chips out there, but any chance the DP-Tuner gauge switch would work with the TS chip? Do you think the knob you offer would fit inside of a ±2" gauge opening? Not sure how that would look though.

Curious too about if I get the chip and the trans doesn't shift to my liking. Am I just out of luck or can I send it back for modification?

Thanks,
Shawn

[Power Hungry]

We've been asked about the switch a few times. Unfortunately, it doesn't control the same way the rotary knob does. We're looking at possibly getting some gauge "shells" made which would allow the relocation of the switch to the pillar pod.

As for updates, you just send the chip back in for any tweaks. We also off the burner in the FU package which means you can make immediate changes to your files instead of sending the chip back in.

[AZStang]

Thank you Bill. I've never driven a truck with a chip before so I am not even sure I would like the push buttons over a knob anyway. In fact, the rotary knob may be easier to use. Just need to decide where I could mount it though.
Does the rotary switch come with a sticker or numbered mounting plate to show what setting number it is on?

Thanks,
Shawn

[cleatus12r]

I make my own brackets that mount below the dash or in the cubby hole since I hate drilling holes in dash panels.

As for the numbered stickers, you might be able to get small numbered stickers that you can affix to the switch plate.