Topic: what programer to use for a 7.3 powerstroke

[thumpNUTZ]

My dad has a 2002 F-250 4X4 with the 7.3 litre POWERSTROKE diesel. He wants to buy a programer to get more power/torqe/gas milage....
He has looked at the diablo programer. Is this a good choice? Is there a better one out there? If so.... What and Where? I hope you guys can help me to help him with a wise choice... THANKS!

[reklund5]

Bullydog or Hypermax.

[lilbuddy]

I nominate Edge.

http://www.edgeproducts.com/ford.html

[FATB0Y]

Thumpnutz jus tell pop i'll drive it that way hell save on fuel

[FIREBALL]

Go to www.thedieselstop.com and read up on what these guys have to say. All the pros and cons of every programmer or box has been brought up on that board. There are also some super cheap mods that you can do to a 7.3 to get more hp.

[awhotrods]

My dad has a 2002 F-250 4X4 with the 7.3 litre POWERSTROKE diesel. He wants to buy a programer to get more power/torqe/gas milage....
He has looked at the diablo programer. Is this a good choice? Is there a better one out there? If so.... What and Where? I hope you guys can help me to help him with a wise choice... THANKS!

EDGE ALL THE WAY!!! The rest are junk!!!

[Willy Mammoth]

Here is another place for good information. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php

[scheid6996]

ya i agree, EDGE is the way to go, my boss jus bought an EDGE kit, he loves it

[FIREBALL]

The only prob with the edge is there is no tranny control. I'm not sure if it's an issue on the 7.3, but the 6.0's are tearing up trannies with the edge. I really like the edge too, but it bugs me that the Attitude monitor has read outs for everything but tranny temp. If you've got a manual trans then it's no big deal, but with an auto you'll need to buy a tranny temp guage.

[scheid6996]

ya, but if u have an auto, u have a bigger prob, my dad jus bought a new crew cab f450 flatbet with an auto, i have it, good power but feels week with the auto

[FIREBALL]

No probs with mine. It pulls my toy hauler (9000+lbs empy) with no prob stock. Can't wait to pump it up a bit though. I was going to go with the edge, but I want improved tranny control too.

[S14]

I have a 6.0 not a 7.3 and want to put a edge programmer on.

[FIREBALL]

make sure you put in a tranny gauge too. The stock one is just an idiot light with a needle, don't trust it.

[FATB0Y]

I told ya just tell pop I'll drive it

[freds40]

I've heard the Diablo's tend to run hot, both EGTs and water temp. I've heard good things of Bully Dog and Edge. If it was a Dodge I could help a bit more.

[Roktoys84]

My buddy just junked his Hypermax and got an Edge for his 2001 Super Duty. He loves it. He also has a 4 " exhaust and an intake and it will embarass any ricer in town. Tows a fully loaded enclosed 4 place sled trailer up the canyons like it not even there.

[scheid6996]

hell ya   the power of FORD and EDGE