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Fri, February 27th, 2009, 06:40 PM
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Really, TDE1 by itself (factory flash) isn't much better than NAW4 as far as actual shift points go. However, the glow plug control and torque converter lockup strategies are much better. You probably notice that your TC unlocks as soon as you lift your right foot.....TDE1 will not unlock until you tap the brake. Unfortunately, that's as good as it gets with the OBS PCMs.
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Thu, April 2nd, 2009, 11:45 PM
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PCM help
Well It seems my Excursion has the EBM3 code and according to Bill's Chart at Dieselstop it says the folllowing
2001 EBM3 1L119Y0B11 DPC-452 1C3F-XD 7.3L EXCURSION DIESEL - AUTOMATIC 50S VRAA7Y6 I am not sure what to make of this info so if anyone wants to enlighten me that would be great. Is this a good PCM or do I need to find a better option (truck in sig).. what will or won't work for stock files I'm also waiting for a reply from Bill, hopefully this weekend so I can get the Minotaur software running and chip installed  I think I need the MDF or RTD files still... I don't see any way to get any of the graphs to show with all the paramaters so I guess I am not quite 100% setup yet... Thanks DJ
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Thu, April 2nd, 2009, 11:57 PM
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Ok I found 1 MDF file it is CDAN4.mdf and appears to be for a Gas vehicle as it has a bunch of spark stuff... Haven't found the Sparks plugs on my PSD yet
 I do see all the graphs, maps etc now  also was able to load the binary for my PCM but not sure what to do next.. So guess I do still need the 7.3 MDF files.at least now I can play with the software a bit...  
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Sat, April 4th, 2009, 07:03 PM
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With out your MDF you can't tune anyting for your Ex. The mustang file will allow you to play with rotating maps and such but the tables in the PSD will be alot different.
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Antonio '01 F-250 6spd 2wd Handshaker 7.3L PSD Stealth Dual Hpops, AC Alliants Headstuds and Forged rods balanced DIY Regulated Return with Racor Filtration #54 GTP 38R out 4" exhaust Southbend Con OFE to get it to the ground Gauges...Boost, Pyro, Fuel Pressure and temp.,HPOil, EOT, Pre and Post CAC temps I'm sure some other stuff I forgot!
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Sun, April 5th, 2009, 10:55 AM
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Quote:
See red text.
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Sun, April 5th, 2009, 01:57 PM
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Cody, thanks for that info, I think all the Ex's were 50 state as all Ex's have a GPCM rather than just the GPR setup.. Had to replace my GPCM recently. One nice thing about the GPCM is it tells you exactly which Glow Plugs are bad.. Hence mine was #4 but there was also a problem as kept getting communication signal error code for the GPCM.
Oh and a question about the last part of your response. Does that mean that the Parameters, Maps, and Functions are 3 different ways of displaying the same data?
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Sun, April 5th, 2009, 02:11 PM
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Not the SAME data...but each header alters different aspects of the tuning.
Here's WHERE the "parameters", "maps", and "functions" come from:
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Tuning, PCM flashing, and burning chips for 7.3s since 2008. Repairing all aspects of 7.3L Powerstrokes for 25 years. Eight 7.3L PSDs in the driveway including a 1994 Crown Vic and 1973 F100/2002 F350. Looking for the next victim. Last edited by cleatus12r; Tue, May 5th, 2009 at 09:15 PM.
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