FICM progamming suggestions

Fl Mach 1 · #1 Wed, June 6th, 2012, 06:42 PM

Jeremy,

I have a quick question. I noticed on the FICM tuning webpage that it says if you have a PHP Gryphon 6.0 programmer that you can tune the FICM and and the ECM. If I got a PHP Gryphon CS would I be able to tune the FICM and roll the ECM back? I would imagine that I would have to pay for the tunes but I would be interested in that since it would give me more flexibility for the future.

Thanks

***Jeremy*** · #2 Wed, June 6th, 2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fl Mach 1

Jeremy,

I have a quick question. I noticed on the FICM tuning webpage that it says if you have a PHP Gryphon 6.0 programmer that you can tune the FICM and and the ECM. If I got a PHP Gryphon CS would I be able to tune the FICM and roll the ECM back? I would imagine that I would have to pay for the tunes but I would be interested in that since it would give me more flexibility for the future.

Thanks

No sadly, PHP can't use the CS or CTS for rollbacks or FICM tuning, only the org. gryphons can do that.

Fl Mach 1 · #3 Thu, June 7th, 2012, 06:48 PM

I noticed in another thread that it was asked if a FICM programmer can be used for ECM rollbacks. It appeared to me that answer was yes.

So I could buy a FICM programmer with the 4 FICM tunes and also roll back my ECM with it. If that is the case then I would be highly, meaning I'll probably order one now, interested in getting one. That will also give me more flexibility with future mods.

***Jeremy*** · #4 Thu, June 7th, 2012, 07:01 PM

Yes that is correct. The Mono Chrome Gryphons when converted to FICM programmers can be used for rollback aswell.

The CS and CTS cant do either....

Fl Mach 1 · #5 Thu, June 7th, 2012, 09:55 PM

Jeremy,

Looks like I will be ordering one.

Thanks for all the info

demott930 · #6 Thu, June 14th, 2012, 07:15 AM

I will receive my ficm programmer today. What do I have to do to get a ECM roll back. I will get new tunes doesn't matter. I have the same ECM strategy as you as well.

Fl Mach 1 · #7 Thu, June 21st, 2012, 08:53 PM

Well,

Got my FICM programmer on Tuesday and was able to hook it up to the truck yesterday and start playing around with it. I started with the Atlas 40 tune and will run it for a while and then put the Econ tune and compare the two.

Its only been a day and half but I am extremely happy. The MPG when using the lie-o-meter are up, when comparing them to the original tune. We are taking a trip on Saturday and heading from FL to east TN and back. I'll do some mileage calculations and let everyone know if there is any difference there. There is a huge difference in when driving the truck. More power, especially when leaving a stop light or pulling out into traffic.

Earlier this year I did a bunch of work on the truck, replaced the oil cooler, cleaned the turbo, EGR delete and replaced a busted Y pipe. That work, especially the Y pipe, made the truck pretty fun to drive but now it is really fun.

After we get back from vacation I am going to see about doing an ECM rollback and see what gains that may net me.

If you're on the fence about the FICM tuning I would say do it, it's worth every penny.