help with pulling need more power on take off

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11-09-2009, 04:42 PM

BIG RON

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help with pulling need more power on take off

i have a friend with a 7.3 powerstroke he says once he gets it rollin while pullin its ok but it takes a while to get it there,anybody got any quick info for a little more spunk on take off

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11-09-2009, 05:06 PM

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a chip will help a bunch but it all depends on how much money you want to spend.

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11-09-2009, 05:30 PM

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i will tell him about the chip he dont really want a hot rod just wants it to pull a bit better on take off,thanks for the info

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11-09-2009, 11:32 PM

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if you get a good custom tuned chip like a wildman or swamps it will wake the truck up quite abit

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11-20-2009, 09:12 AM

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I just bought a ts chip and i pull a 34 foot gooseneck horse trailer. I hope it to come in today cuz i have 2 pull tom. I will update if all goes well and get it in and on before the pull.

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11-23-2009, 08:56 PM

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Ok so chip on and been driving for a few days. WOW. But i do say a serious upgrade in the exhaust would and will be done. Along with gauges (a must anyway) to keep a eye on my stuff. good luck.

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