CarRamrod USA Fan Spurbury, VT Member since Dec 2006 31416 posts
re: Pros and Cons of a Programming Chip Thingy (Posted on 4/26/12 at 3:50 pm to TexasTiger34)
Let me tell you a little story about him.... He was quite the good fellow. One time i went out to the dock and he was putting along in he little boat. I waved and he waved back.... Good times.
Pepperidge LSU Fan Slidell Member since Apr 2011 741 posts
re: Pros and Cons of a Programming Chip Thingy (Posted on 4/26/12 at 4:22 pm to BBMcGee)
Don't know if anyone has said it...but an EGT gauge is an absolute necessity when installing a programmer or tuning your Diesel truck...part of increasing power is adding fuel...it definitely makes more power but also increases EGT's significantly...know yours and your trucks limits...
Hammertime LSU Fan Hiding in your back seat Member since Jan 2012 8875 posts
re: Pros and Cons of a Programming Chip Thingy (Posted on 4/26/12 at 4:35 pm to Pepperidge)
quote: Don't know if anyone has said it...but an EGT gauge is an absolute necessity when installing a programmer or tuning your Diesel truck...part of increasing power is adding fuel...it definitely makes more power but also increases EGT's significantly...know yours and your trucks limits...
They have a display for it on the better programmers
El Josey Wales LSU Fan Greater Geismar Member since Nov 2007 18528 posts
re: Pros and Cons of a Programming Chip Thingy (Posted on 4/26/12 at 4:47 pm to Nodust)
When that alarm goes off, you better be pulling over for a bit.
Thats really all i know. The only time mine has done it is pulling a dozer on a gooseneck in baton rouge traffic in the summertime. They cool off rather quickly.
Pepperidge LSU Fan Slidell Member since Apr 2011 741 posts
re: Pros and Cons of a Programming Chip Thingy (Posted on 4/26/12 at 5:00 pm to Hammertime)
quote: They have a display for it on the better programmers
Yes... but on most you still need to install the EGT probe(proper placement is a must for accuracy) unless the factory has one built in and the programmer can monitor the factory EGT by interfacing the factory computer
quote: Those EGTs can really climb quick when towing something. Definetly need a monitor. I have the Edge CTS and it has all the gauges.
they will climb quick if you are running too big of a tune for load you are pulling...Switchable/on the fly tuning is a + for just such circumstances...
quote: What do you do for high exhaust temps. Is there an exhaust cooler. Or bigger exhaust outlet?
Usually an aftermarket Exhaust helps some...adding the optional larger turbo down pipe helps even more...on the dmax you can go as far as larger exhaust manifolds(or headers)and changing the up pipes...don't know much about whats available for the Ford and Dodge brand...
