2006 F250 6.0 liter FICM programming

jgrappone · #1 Mon, August 2nd, 2010, 07:16 PM

My current strategy is VXCF9H7 in my 2006 F250 6.0 liter powerstroke and that is the reason I want a FICM programming. My strategy I had before that I liked was VXCF1D6 if I get my ECM and TCM rolled back can I get it rolled back to that strategy? It seems that some people that have had it rolled back by you folks was to a VXCF4D3 strategy and the tunes for the Diablo Predator were not as good with that strategy. Thanks

***Jeremy*** · #2 Mon, August 2nd, 2010, 08:19 PM

If you want VXCF1, thats what they'll give you. Most people go to VXCF4 because 4 shifted better than 1 did.

OneMeanStroker · #3 Thu, June 2nd, 2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy

If you want VXCF1, thats what they'll give you. Most people go to VXCF4 because 4 shifted better than 1 did.

I see you have an 05 EX. Do you like the strategy that you have, and what kind of mileage do you get? I just got my custom tunes today, and am thinking rollback. Got an 80 DD, 100, 120, and 140. They all shift like butter, and have good power, but mileage still seems subpar. I know I have a garbage strategy, just wish I rolled back before I paid for the tunes, and have to pay again.

***Jeremy*** · #4 Fri, June 10th, 2011, 06:51 PM

I really dislike the EX's program. It shifts like crap and gets poor mpg. I averaged 14-15.5 when I used the Stock Ex computer. Then I changed over to a Truck PCM. With a 04 F-250-F350 PCM and the PHP FICM I'm up to 17.5 so far...Winter fuel...

I have a summer of traveling ahead so I should have some good base numbers to report. Otherwise the EX is sitting in the garage, so I have not had much of a chance to do any real hard core mpg tests with it. I'd like to get to 20 at 75 mph, but it may not be possible since they're so heavy.

ff0326 · #5 Wed, June 15th, 2011, 05:19 PM

Well the upgrade has been in now for a couple of days. Only running to and from work. Before 14.5-15.2 mpg. after about 60 miles or so looking at around 16.8-17.

Still too early to get accurate readings, but some is better than none. Will install my programer this weekend and see if that ups it at all.

OneMeanStroker · #6 Fri, June 17th, 2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ff0326

Well the upgrade has been in now for a couple of days. Only running to and from work. Before 14.5-15.2 mpg. after about 60 miles or so looking at around 16.8-17.

Still too early to get accurate readings, but some is better than none. Will install my programer this weekend and see if that ups it at all.

Keep us updated.

ff0326 · #7 Mon, June 20th, 2011, 04:22 PM

Installed the 100 hp program from my Predator after updating that also. The kick in the pants returned, blows black when you mash it

Milage has not increased any. Pretty steady at 15.4

My '04 was in the 19+ range with the same trim. Don't know, but thinking I may have thrown my money out the window.

ff0326 · #8 Thu, June 2nd, 2011, 09:26 AM

I have the exact same set up in my truck. How did the update work? I recieved my email yesterday for the remote programing. What can I expect? I rolled over the local grain scale the other day with the 5th wheel and motorcycle trailer attached. Pushing 24,000 lbs. Was getting about 11 mpg pulling this setup out to Doubis WY then Ford got ahold of it and now 7-9 mpg. Same roads about the same conditions. Doing about 15 empty on a good day. My '04 with the 100 hp installed ran 19+ all day long. If you parked the two trucks side by side, you would not be able to tell the differance, except for the grill.