What is the BEST programmer or chip for MPG on the 6.4PSD

gunman41mag · #1 10-24-2008, 04:48 PM

GUYS, I need your advice, I'm looking to get better MPG on my NEW 2008 F-250 SUPERCAB long-bed 6.4PSD truck !!!!!! WHAT PROGRAMMER OR CHIP ??????? -

2500HeavyDuty · #2 10-27-2008, 01:58 AM

you want to get rid of the dpf? -

Kens_PS · #3 10-27-2008, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by gunman41mag

GUYS, I need your advice, I'm looking to get better MPG on my NEW 2008 F-250 SUPERCAB long-bed 6.4PSD truck !!!!!! WHAT PROGRAMMER OR CHIP ???????

We have a few people near to us reporting back with some positive results using the Superchips Flashpaq. No it doesn't have adjustability on the fly and some of the other bells and whistles, but for the cost, it really does have a lot of bang for your buck

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YMMOT · #4 10-27-2008, 11:49 AM

I know that Spartan is not a sponsor here, but he has had some excellent feedback from people when they have purchased the DPF delete and some custom tunes.

Whatever route you go, the best answer is a DPF delete kit. The DPF regen cycle is what is killing your mileage. -

lukesdiesel · #5 10-27-2008, 03:43 PM

Innovative Diesel SCT Livewire

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gunman41mag · #6 10-27-2008, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by 2500HeavyDuty

you want to get rid of the dpf?

HI 2500HeavyDuty, I don't want to lose my 5 year/ 100,000 mile warranty, I also heard that if you remove the DPF, you will throw a code.

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THANK YOU ALL, for the advice, I'm looking for the MOST MPG I can get !!! the factory HP and TQ, is more than I really need, I don't TOW, PULL, or RACE !!! I use this truck like a car, I also heard that PROGRAMMERS and CHIPS will clog the DPF ???? -

2500HeavyDuty · #7 10-28-2008, 12:31 AM

banks say they wont clog the dpf, they say thier tune is better at controlling smoke than stock -

gunman41mag · #8 10-28-2008, 11:02 AM

I will call BANKS and ask a bunch of questions !!!!

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Originally Posted by YMMOT

I know that Spartan is not a sponsor here, but he has had some excellent feedback from people when they have purchased the DPF delete and some custom tunes.

Whatever route you go, the best answer is a DPF delete kit. The DPF regen cycle is what is killing your mileage.

SPARTAN'S programmer gives you like 250 HP and cost over $1,000 OUCH I can't afford that !!!!

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WILL GET INFO ON superchips & SCT -

JMart · #9 10-29-2008, 04:47 PM

Your mileage WILL NOT go up with any tuner unless you remove the dpf. All you will do is force it to go into regen more often which will cause you mileage to be even worse. Plus puting on a tuner will void your warranty even if you leave the dpf on. They leave a foot print that the dealer can see. The Spartan Phalanx is the only tuner (so far) not leaving a foot print. At least that is what I am hearing from guys who have had theirs in the shop, and Spartan as well. I think that a Ford rep can tell if they look deep enough but it cant be found at the dealer level. Either love your Ford the way it is or take a chance with the warranty. -

gunman41mag · #10 10-29-2008, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by JMart

Your mileage WILL NOT go up with any tuner unless you remove the dpf. All you will do is force it to go into regen more often which will cause you mileage to be even worse. Plus puting on a tuner will void your warranty even if you leave the dpf on. They leave a foot print that the dealer can see. The Spartan Phalanx is the only tuner (so far) not leaving a foot print. At least that is what I am hearing from guys who have had theirs in the shop, and Spartan as well. I think that a Ford rep can tell if they look deep enough but it cant be found at the dealer level. Either love your Ford the way it is or take a chance with the warranty.

HI JMART, My 2008 F250 only has 241 miles, only had 6 days, but the computer is telling me that I'm getting only 9.2 MPG WTF, my 1999 F250 was giving me 15.5 to 19 MPG, and I wanted MORE !!!! I called FORD dealer and they told me it will get better, they say about 11 to 12 THAT SUCKS !!!!! I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A DODGE with a CUMMINS !!!!!

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2500HeavyDuty · #11 10-29-2008, 07:57 PM

I seen a spartan tuned lifted cc/sb F-250 run a 13.2 in the quater with the spartan 275 tune

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YMMOT · #12 10-29-2008, 10:31 PM

The new 6.7 Cummins isn't all that much better. The LMM Duramax is a little better. the regen on all these new diesels is what is killing the mileage. -

gunman41mag · #13 10-30-2008, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by 2500HeavyDuty

I seen a spartan tuned lifted cc/sb F-250 run a 13.2 in the quater with the spartan 275 tune

HI DANNY, I'm not a boy racer, THANKS for the advice, I need more MPG !!! I want at least 16 MPG in the city and 19 MPG in the highway

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Originally Posted by YMMOT

The new 6.7 Cummins isn't all that much better. The LMM Duramax is a little better. the regen on all these new diesels is what is killing the mileage.

I almost bought the DODGE, But liked the FORD body better, and I was told the FORD frame is stronger, FORD interior looks better. But I want more MPG !!! -

JMart · #14 10-30-2008, 07:16 PM

I was getting about 11-12 average mostly city driving w/ 35 x12.5 Mudgraplers.

The only guy I talked to that got better mpg without a warranty issue put a topper on his truck. It didnt go up much maybe 1-2 mpg. And YMMOT is right the Cummins isnt getting much better. My brother has an 08 6.7 and averages 16-17 mostly highway with the skinny a$$ 17's they put on there stock. And he has a perma check engine light that Dodge cant figure out.

I wish there was something else I could tell you, but it looks like you just might have to get used to it. Maybe when that warranty runs out you can come over to the dark side.

And that lifted 6.4 has 10'' of lift on 38" tires. Its a daily driver work truck that also won the work stock class sled pull the same day it ran 13.2 at the diesel nats in Houston. -

YMMOT · #15 10-30-2008, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by JMart

I was getting about 11-12 average mostly city driving w/ 35 x12.5 Mudgraplers.

The only guy I talked to that got better mpg without a warranty issue put a topper on his truck. It didnt go up much maybe 1-2 mpg. And YMMOT is right the Cummins isnt getting much better. My brother has an 08 6.7 and averages 16-17 mostly highway with the skinny a$$ 17's they put on there stock. And he has a perma check engine light that Dodge cant figure out.

I wish there was something else I could tell you, but it looks like you just might have to get used to it. Maybe when that warranty runs out you can come over to the dark side.

And that lifted 6.4 has 10'' of lift on 38" tires. Its a daily driver work truck that also won the work stock class sled pull the same day it ran 13.2 at the diesel nats in Houston.

That is the second one that I know of that has the forever check engine light.

A tuner software that does away with the regen and deleteing the DPF is THE only way you are going to get the mileage you want.

Originally Posted by gunman41mag

I almost bought the DODGE, But liked the FORD body better, and I was told the FORD frame is stronger, FORD interior looks better. But I want more MPG !!!

The frame on the 08 trucks is almost as stout as the 04 F450 frame. So yes, the ford frame is stronger. You also have to realize that the Ford is about the heaviest truck out there. Same cab config in Dodge and GM/Chevy is lighter. Heavier = hurting fuel economy. -

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