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!