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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 03:21 AM
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I want tunes so bad just cant afford it right now...Darren you have custom tunes?
Yes, I stated that in my previous post. Also having a stock intake, my truck runs very healthy and has alot of power, the OEM tune holds back so much energy.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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sounds good, thanks
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Running level 3 on my edge,shift firmness set on 12 my truck will bark the rear tire's when shifting from first to second gear. My truck hauls the bacon even though it weighs 5,500 lbs.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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K now i'm curous, Edges and superchips pop up here used from time to time for roughly 300 Canadian and the gryphon which I'm also looking at it 400 US new. And I know you can get custom tunes for the gryphon. Just wondering what you guys think the best bet would be?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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I've actually found that the $10 tool is less helpful than the $2 plastic disconnect tools available at your local Harbor Freight. Just my personal opinion but, I think that the plastic tool is MUCH more friendly to use...

Like the BLUE one shown here...




All a personal preference though... bottom line, it's definitely a safe thing to change out the fuel filter and to *not* go with a drop in without a tune. It'll run dangerously lean.
I recognize all that stuff in the picture.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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I'm just gunna take it in and have the ford place do it because I want to change the plugs too. No way am I attempting that
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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I'm just gunna take it in and have the ford place do it because I want to change the plugs too. No way am I attempting that
My dealer charges $69, the Quick Lube $45. I can buy a MC filter for $13 and it takes about 10 minutes.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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My 04 is a dog too man...sluggish as ever.
Going to change the fuel filter this weekend.
I currently have a edge evo,K N drop in, exhaust.

I have a throttle acutuator CEL....is this a big problem you think? i've cleared it in the past
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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My 04 is a dog too man...sluggish as ever.
Going to change the fuel filter this weekend.
I currently have a edge evo,K N drop in, exhaust.

I have a throttle acutuator CEL....is this a big problem you think? i've cleared it in the past
That's the electronic control for the throttle. Probably the reason it's a dog!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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I had a check engine light about 6 months ago. Went to the dealer to schedule it in, when I hoped back in my truck to go home it went out and ran fine ( well it ran ok) Also what can you use to clean your MAF censor?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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trucks booked in for plugs, fuel filter, rad and tranny flush. Hope it helps
 
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