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Scott KY

04-21-2004 04:29:49

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I have a 97 F350 Ford Powerstroke I purchased about a year ago. The previous owner said the truck had been "chipped". Where is the chip installed on these models? Is there an advantage to using a programer to increase the power on these trucks? I have been told a programmer is more efficient than the old style chip. Sorry for all the questions but I am not familiar with all these new electronic gadgets.

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Jim.UT

04-21-2004 09:08:50

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Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Scott KY, 04-21-2004 04:29:49

If you haven't learned what you needed to know from the other responses, you could check out the link below. It is a Ford Truck enthusiast board which has discussion boards broken down to age and type of Ford truck you want to talk about. There seems to be a large number of knowledgeable people there including a couple of dealer service types who know the inside dope on things like recalls, service bulletins, etc. However you will need to register to use the site (username and password, etc). Good luck!

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04-21-2004 08:32:16

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Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Scott KY, 04-21-2004 04:29:49

scott, i have a friend that keeps up to date on the powerstroke stuff but a guy you need to talk to is jonathan. he deals with chips, programmers and injectors for nothing but powerstrokes. his website is www.swamp-donkey.biz. you can call him at 866-595-8724. he will tell you almost everything you need to know. i hope this will help you. tractor.

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Kent

04-21-2004 07:22:50

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Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Scott KY, 04-21-2004 04:29:49

Scott, Remove the 3- nuts that hold on your emergency brake and behind it you will see your "computer" (PCM), it will look like a alum. box. On the end that faces the rear of the truck you will see an add on chip that will plug into that end of the PCM. If it has had a programmer installed, you will have a more difficult time finding that out. I am not sure how other than maybe having a dealer plug in the port under the glove box area and check it or someone else with a programmer. The advise of checking TDS is a great site and ALOT of helpful people there.

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04-21-2004 06:42:56

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Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Scott KY, 04-21-2004 04:29:49

Scott,the chip is in a box under the dash on the passenger side. I have a programer on the dash and can change things going down the road. If your truck has been chipped it probably has the most agressive chip in it. Mine is set that way and has been. Good mileage and performance. Hope this helps, RT

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mud

04-21-2004 05:45:20

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Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Scott KY, 04-21-2004 04:29:49

hello scott, T-Bone is one of the fellas here that might have an answer for you. Is your truck a grocery getter, or do you haul a pristine antique tractor to parades? them boys that might get upset would leave you alone if you had a beauty you was haulin. hahaha. take care- mud

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Scott KY

04-21-2004 06:22:17

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Re: Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to mud, 04-21-2004 05:45:20

This truck is used to haul tractors to shows.

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T_Bone

04-21-2004 18:57:41

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Re: Re: Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Scott KY, 04-21-2004 06:22:17

Hi Scott,

Most chips improve preformance in the upper RPM range, 2200 to 2800rpm or in the HP range. Chips also accellrate engine wear. In choosing a chip first look at the chip mfg torque and HP graph (they do have one don't they?) then compare with a stock torque/HP graph for the engine mfg, (not the chip supplier) and see where the chip makes a difference.

You'll find it's very hard to buy a chip that improves engine preformance that has usable RPM range of a diesel, 1600rpm to 2000rpm.

My stock PSD makes maximum torque RPM at 1600rpm and stays pretty flat until 2800rpm maximum peak HP. Torque is what pushs the load and HP is how fast you move that load or time.

To use maximum peak HP RPM cost 40% more fuel than using maximum peak torque RPM, not counting extra engine wear.

So if your not running a race, you want torque as it's cheaper to use in a reasonable amount of time and makes the engine last a long time.

I pull by maximum torque rpm or 1600rpm and average 14.2mpg pulling 16k GCW.

T_Bone

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hehehe

04-21-2004 09:02:38

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Re: Re: Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Scott KY, 04-21-2004 06:22:17

you go boy!

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Dan in Wisconsin

04-21-2004 04:51:14

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Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Scott KY, 04-21-2004 04:29:49

Hello Scott. You may get your answer here but if you don't you may want to try this site:>Link

P/S You may get a butt chewing also for being off topic. Got a few grumpies around.

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Jeff

04-21-2004 07:17:31

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Re: Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Dan in Wisconsin, 04-21-2004 04:51:14

Awww let them growl. I get alot of good info from here from really nice ppl on things that are not just tractor related. It's called being friends and being neighborly,I kinda like it :)

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Dan in Wisconsin

04-21-2004 13:15:00

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Re: Re: Re: Ford Powerstroke in reply to Jeff, 04-21-2004 07:17:31

Hey Jeff, I totally agree. Lots of good info from this sight. Finding out that I am/have been rather ignorant on many subjects. Most folks here friendly and more than willing to help out. Don't know about Ben up there on that Tornado thread though. I think if his mama heard him talkin like that she'd wash his mouth out with lye soap. He He

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