what programer to use for a 7.3 powerstroke

thumpNUTZ · February 13, 2005, 08:24:59 PM

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 · February 13, 2005, 08:28:15 PM

Bullydog or Hypermax.

lilbuddy · February 13, 2005, 08:31:58 PM

I nominate Edge.

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

FATB0Y · February 13, 2005, 10:27:17 PM

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

FIREBALL · February 14, 2005, 02:31:37 PM

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 · February 14, 2005, 04:32:54 PM

Quote from: thumpNUTZ on February 13, 2005, 08:24:59 PM
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 · February 14, 2005, 08:32:48 PM

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

scheid6996 · February 14, 2005, 09:05:05 PM

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

FIREBALL · February 15, 2005, 05:26:19 AM

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 · February 15, 2005, 10:21:24 AM

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 · February 15, 2005, 04:28:17 PM

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 · February 15, 2005, 06:36:14 PM

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

FIREBALL · February 15, 2005, 07:30:32 PM

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 · February 17, 2005, 01:27:09 PM

I told ya just tell pop I'll drive it

freds40 · February 17, 2005, 03:04:57 PM

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 · February 19, 2005, 12:03:33 AM

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 · February 19, 2005, 01:51:19 PM

hell ya the power of FORD and EDGE

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