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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Got my Gryphon!!!

Well it came in the mail today, I'm going to install it now and post back with my feelings...I am stoked
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Well?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Well?
It's only been 15 minutes. He probably desn't even have it hooked up yet. Sheesh!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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It's only been 15 minutes. He probably desn't even have it hooked up yet. Sheesh!
It took me 7 minutes to install mine when I got it! He's slow!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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maybe the seat of the pants dyno wont let the smile come off his face long enough to type.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Thats right hes probably out enjoying it I know I wouldn't be home, i'd be back 50 miles later.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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well, I took her for 3 short drives, first on level 2, made some ajdustments, took it out again, then came back and tried out level 1....

level 2 is a very torquey program on my truck, that sob can spin some tire now, you can tell driving it empty that it is definetely a tow tune and not a daily driver tune...It will definetely come in handy when I want to tow the wheelers this summer...did notice that the 1-2 shift was a little high on RPM's and really really firm...tuned that down a little bit, and set the RPM's to 4900 instead of 5000...so took it out for a little bit with that and I like the way it felt...

so then I tried out level 1, not as fast or torquey as the level 2 program, but a very good daily driver program for now...did feel quicker and held a gear much better than the stock tune...I adjusted the firmness and WOT shifts on it too, it will most likely be what I run until I get the 87 performance. My stock tune would shift in and out of OD on the slightest little incline and really angered me, with this tune it held overdrive and maintained speed on every little hill.

I got a big smile on my face with these tunes, and that makes me very excited to get the custom tune...the 4.6 is by no means a powerhouse, but level 1 woke it up to being more driveable and the level 2 will definetely be a good tune for towing this summer.

Overall...very impressed thus far
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Now you need to fill up with premium and try level 3!!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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If it did all that for a 4.6 I need to get one for my 5.4!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Now you need to fill up with premium and try level 3!!
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Glad you're happy with it.!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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I just put a fresh tank of 87 in it on saturday, it won't last long tho, I wanna drive this thing...I am glad I got it, I think I am going to need a new fanbelt though...it squeels at WOT 1-2 shift
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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I just put a fresh tank of 87 in it on saturday, it won't last long tho, I wanna drive this thing...I am glad I got it, I think I am going to need a new fanbelt though...it squeels at WOT 1-2 shift
Glad to hear you're happy. My belt does it as well, and it's a newer belt recently replaced under warranty.

My belt would squeel between shifts before the Edge as well though.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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Yep, I need a Gatorback.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Yep, I need a Gatorback.
I'll do that when I need a new belt, but as often as I mash the gas that hard, I can live with the very odd, fraction of a second squeel.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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I'll do that when I need a new belt, but as often as I mash the gas that hard, I can live with the very odd, fraction of a second squeel.
Same here, besides, I suspect it makes some of the people I pass on the two lanes, mess their britches when it chirps right beside them. They probably think it's coming from the tires at 70 mph.
 
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