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Replying to: ezshift5 (Jan 27, 2006 8:29 am) kcram - Pickups Host |
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| I recently bought a 2000 2500 4X4 quad cab long bed diesel auto and this is my first diesel. A friend installed the edge ez in his ford diesel and loves it. So I started to do some research and have seen chips and programmers use and wondering their advantage. I have a 25" toy hauler trailer I will be pulling loaded about 8000 lbs. I would like a little more power and better gas mileage is always a good thing. Any info for a new be would be help. Thanks!! | |
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Replying to: ezshift5 (Jan 27, 2006 8:29 am)
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Replying to: deiselden (Jan 30, 2006 5:55 am) ..that is amazing to someone like me. ..I drive a VERY small diesel pickup.. ..tks again, ez |
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I am about to purchase a 2006 4x4 quad cab short bed Dodge w/ cummins. Ive been reading this message board quite a bit and have a couple of questions... I will be 95% on the highway, empty 90% of the time. so I am mostly interested in getting better mileage... can someone tell me the best thing to do? I read somewhere about locking hubs, is that something that can only be done after-market? or can the factory do that? And the chips... are there any that will not void my warranty? thanks!
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Replying to: jaybird8 (Jan 31, 2006 12:05 pm) Locking hubs - probably can be added at the factory for a substantial price. I would buy aftermarket and install them myself. A buddy of mine said it can easily be done with limited tools in about 2 hours per hub. Warranty and Chips (Quadzilla)- it plugs into your exsisting wiring at your fuel rail. If you have to take your truck back for factory repairs;unplug the chips wiring harness and plug your factory connectors back in, remoave chip wiring harness and chip (takes about 10 minutes). The factory can not tell you ever had this chip on your truck. This chip only tricks your computer into giving more HP. It does not modify your factory settings. If that makes any since?
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Replying to: deiselden (Feb 01, 2006 8:21 am) Locking hubs... are these like the red dial that came with my '93 toyota truck? where you have to get out and turn dial on the wheel? if so, how does that work with the factory wheels? Chips... increased HP isnt as important as fuel economy to me, however if the chip means better fuel economy and a bonus of more HP thats fine with me. would you still recommend getting the quadzilla? thanks! |
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Replying to: jaybird8 (Feb 01, 2006 8:52 am)
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Replying to: jaybird8 (Feb 01, 2006 8:56 am)
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