Day 1 with my chip...love it!

[cleatus12r]

Originally Posted by hemicross

What is this transcommand thing you guys are talking about? Is that an aftermarket part you are removing because your putting the PHP chip in? Also I've been looking at these shift kit things for the excursion, would that be a bad idea since I ordered the PHP chip?

Banks programming calibrations on their chips don't address many shifting characteristics and they use an add-on box to increase transmission fluid pressure that adds shift firmness and durability.

With the calibrations that are available from PHP, the transmission functions are changed considerably to add this feature in the programming.

[MtPaul401]

Ran my chip on the 100 hp setting...just because I could.

Handled the hills great, engine ran a bit quieter, rpms and EGT's were down some. It's running about 75 degrees cooler over all I'd guess. RPM's were down about the same, 50 to 75 less than before at the same speed

Held it to 67 or so the whole way, rpms were about 1900, mileage was 16.1. I was hoping for more, but don't we always?

Next test, full week at 80 dd.

What a difference!

[cleatus12r]

Keep us posted.

By the time the "fun" factor wears off, you'll be doing better on the mileage. Believe it or not, there is a bit of a learning curve you will undergo while driving in the different tunes.

[MtPaul401]

I believe it on the learning curve, it's so different than the Banks chip. I never really though about that part of custom tunes.

What are some tips on running it most effectively/effeciently?

[907DAVE]

Just try to keep the EGT's and Boost as low as possible for max efficiency.

I know sometimes it just is not possible or safe but keeping speeds down help dramatically.

[ChuckD]

Doing the TransCommand un-install isn't that hard. Just download the install instructions and go in reverse. I did mine in about 15 minutes.