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| 04.5-05 LLY Duramax Powertrain Discussion of components that are directly involved in the power production and all that is needed to get and keep the truck moving . Engine , Transmission Ect |
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07-11-2008, 06:57 PM
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| PPE settings? what level
well im pickin up the PPE, very excited for the upgrade from the edge. my question is what levelw ill i be able to run it on?
can i run it on level 3 (120 hp) wen unloaded, and the level 2 (90 hp) tune when im towing my TT (about 8000lbs loaded).
or would you guys say thats to much for my allison.
i have a friend with the same truck ( 05 LLY) and he runs his on level 3 all the time ( 120 hp)
thanks for the help. Matt
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Autometer Pillar Pyro and Boost
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07-11-2008, 07:37 PM
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| the stage III is 160hp isn't it? I have the economy tuner and mine is 40-90-160. I would run stage II ans the allison can only handle up to 90hp. You dont want to cause issues..
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Ext. Cab Short Bed.
MBRP 4" C/B SS
PPE
Autometer Cobalt boost and Pyro
Hummer wheels with 285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers
Whelen amber strobes on back rack with amber strobes in the grille.
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07-11-2008, 07:42 PM
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| I agree, 90hp is about the max you want to run while pulling just to be safe I run mine on level 2 and have never had any problems. Hate to rip apart the trans$$$.
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07-11-2008, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BOOMER  well im pickin up the PPE, very excited for the upgrade from the edge. my question is what levelw ill i be able to run it on?
can i run it on level 3 (120 hp) wen unloaded, and the level 2 (90 hp) tune when im towing my TT (about 8000lbs loaded).
or would you guys say thats to much for my allison.
i have a friend with the same truck ( 05 LLY) and he runs his on level 3 all the time ( 120 hp)
thanks for the help. Matt | IMO you will be fine to run these levels. The PPE is rated at the crank so you will a little short of the 90 hp limit when on level 2 and right at it or just above when running level 3 you should be fine. Quote:
Originally Posted by OneBadDmax the stage III is 160hp isn't it? I have the economy tuner and mine is 40-90-160. I would run stage II ans the allison can only handle up to 90hp. You dont want to cause issues.. | Level 3 for a LLY like he has is 120 hp. Level 3 for a LBZ like yours is 160 hp.
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07-11-2008, 10:17 PM
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| awesome, pretty excited to get this thing in! got gauges comin with it to!
will i notice more power on level 2 ( 90 hp) compared to my old edge on level 3 (75 hp) or will it be compareble?
just wonderin what to expect from the tuner, i guess smoother shifts and power? like whats better about the ppe!
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PPE standard
Autometer Pillar Pyro and Boost
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07-12-2008, 12:48 AM
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| Trust me you will notice it. I switched from an edge to my PPE almost a year ago and wow what a difference. Shifts are about the same maybe a little faster. However, in my opinion the throttle response was greatly improved over the edge. I am with big red in it should be safe to run it on the 120HP level. If your towing just watch the 4-5 or 5-4 gear shift. This will be the weakest spot for the factory trans and the most likely place to really slip.
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PPE boost controller, aeroforce scan gauge
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