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    A different kind of performance question

    or you can make an equal length one like this one and make it sound cool since the exhaust pulses reach the junction at the same time......
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    Got my Sniper Chip, but... :(

    That is your belt squeeling.... very common since they changed from the 8 rib belt to the 6 rib.... I canged to a goodyear gatorback and it has seemed to not be as loud. Send me a PM ELVATO....... Matt R
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    Got my Sniper Chip, but... :(

    That is an error code it is flashing. I don't have my instructions handy.... In S Carolina at the moment. That is code 61. So if you select the first tune with the right button and then press the left button to activate it won't program? Did you build the tunes with your new stock file to...
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    Trans Fluid Question

    Trans fluid should always be checked when running, preferably when hot. I know there is a cold level, but it should really be checked when hot. When the engine is off, the fluid drains out of the torque converter back into the pan....... It would have only been a stupid question if you...
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    o2 sensor and mileage?????

    The hotter the O2 sensors get, the higher the voltage gets and the richer the computer thinks the mixture thus making it go leaner. You can do the same thing in the software (when available...LOL ). Just remember, a slight variation in mixture will have a drastic effect on cataylitic converter...
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    Trans Fluid Question

    You are checking it while the engine is idling right? Just checking. Matt
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    Toys we Tow

    Here is my main toy (other than my exped). It is usually under its own power unless I break something at the track then it gets hauled behind the "Mean Green Machine" which is my pet name for the exped. Matt
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    Torque Converter Selection

    That was a custom build that stalled about 2700 RPMs and is built to handle 500HP. That was based on a 13 inch (stock size) converter. My personal opinion is not more than 2200 stall on a 13 inch converter in our heavy trucks. The smaller the converter the more stall you can have before...
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    hosting a video

    it's already up on my regular work's server... on a temporary basis. Let me know what you think. Also since you are the admin now you can kill this thread if you want.. Matt
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    Torque Converter Selection

    Hey guys here is a little video I shot of what a performance converter can do for you (or in this case not do for you). This video was shot to show what I consider to be a converter that is way too loose for the exped. See the video below...
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    hosting a video

    Hey, who wants to host a video for me. I am making a video of different torque converters and how they react. This will be a temporary basis as I am compiling one large video to be hosted on my website (not yet built)... I want this video to be able to be taken down after you guys see it for a...
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    95 Shop truck does better on fuel than my 05 Ex........

    I think the sloppy converter on the 3v motors are causing poor economy at slow speeds. Try driving a little more spirited to see if it actually gets better. I am working on finding a good replacement converter that is tighter at part throttle but still stalls 2500 like the stock converter...
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    Cat Back Exhaust

    Mine is all self-built but I basically used the same muffler that comes in the magnaflow kit. After replacing the 4 factory cats with 2 high-flow units the exaust was stupid loud at part throttle so I put a twister race muffler behind the magnaflow which acts like a resonator and quieted down...
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    Steam or spra from exhaust

    if it was pressurized then you may have a serious problem like a clogged cat or some kind of major restriction in the exhaust....... Sure you don't have a potato in the tailpipe??? LOL Matt
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    Ticking noise

    I noticed that when I used the Mobil 1 5w30 high-mileage I had a cold startup tick periodically. The regular 5w30 doesn't do it. I have a feeling that the viscosity on the high mileage formula is a thicker when cold so it can resist fuel dilution when it gets up to its 15,000 mileage. The...
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    Got my Sniper Chip, but... :(

    shoot it over to me. I will put my email address in a PM...... Thanks senor Vato.... Matt Oh, I shift my 5.4 shifts at 5075 on the 1-2 shift. The 4.6 should be higher than that by at least 200 RPMs because it has the same cams and heads as the 5.4 so its powerband should extend higher...
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    Got my Sniper Chip, but... :(

    oh you have a 4.6? What kind of mileage are you pulling down on the highway if you keep your foot out of it? Where (what RPM)does the truck shift at WOT? I was curious....
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    I want Fog Lights!

    at least on mine pulling the switch out turns on the fog lights. You may need to find the fuse location as you may need to put a fuse in there because the factory had to save the 2 cents on the fuse since your truck didn't have that option. Matt
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    Slow Hesitation

    there is a known issue with the factory programming not ramping the forward engagement pressure fast enough especially when cold. My forward clutch pack finally gave up from seeing 32k miles in the north before i moved back to texas. Not to say your's is on the way out but it could be. Has it...
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    Got my Sniper Chip, but... :(

    That's weird.... did you just plug it in (all the lights lit up) and click on the "get vehicle info" button?
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    Got my Sniper Chip, but... :(

    Plug the programmer into the truck. Hook it up to the laptop. Open the multiloader application. Click the "get vehicle info" button. What code comes up? Grab a screen shot for me if you can I want to see what code comes up. I think your programmer should work just fine without having to go...
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    Got my Sniper Chip, but... :(

    yes I whole-heartedly trust Pat. He has been tuning FI cars since the first systems came out on the turbo buicks in the 80's. I discovered some things about the 03 and 04 expeditions that aren't letting them run to their full potential. Usually I charge 75 dollars for a custom tune but I will...
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    Advice, please: Is this a good deal?

    not a bad deal especially if you already have another vehicle. Money for upgrades and repairs should be set aside just in case..... Matt
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    Got my Sniper Chip, but... :(

    I think they have your issue figured out now. I called them and they said there shouldn't be any more problems. How come you can't just use the programmer like you did on your buddy's mustang? Did you buy the special forces kit with the 2 bullets? I want you to try their performance tune...
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    5.4 engine ?

    The sensors/harness should be virtually the same but the wiring harness may not fit exactly perfect because of length differences. It would be best to find a donor truck with a complete harness as well as the computer. If you end up keeping your old computer and harness then you will have some...

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