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| 06-07.5 LBZ & LLY Performance Parts Discussion Discussion of Performance Parts For the 06-07.5 LBZ/LLY Duramax Trucks No Advertising |
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07-03-2008, 08:02 PM
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eBay Motors
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| PPE question...
OK...I'm taking off on a trip tomorrow morning towing my 7000lb boat...I'm wondering what I'm tearing up slowly in my engine when on Tune 2???I drive like gramps but is something wearing or burning up more when on this setting???
__________________ '06 LBZ
17,000 miles to date
PPE hot +2 e.t (Jan 22,2008) sold on Jul 29,2008, EFILive (July 29,2008), egr block plate,pyrometer and boost gauges,Line-X bedliner, power step, matching door handles (Escalade), billet grille, clear braw to prevent rock chips, led tail lights, high intensity headlamps, two 10" subs, rockford fosgate 1000w amp for subs 5w-40 synthetic engine (Feb.17,2008), 75w-90 synthetic differentials (Feb.17, 2008), fuel additive (Feb.23, 2008) | 
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07-04-2008, 02:42 AM
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by pONSi  OK...I'm taking off on a trip tomorrow morning towing my 7000lb boat...I'm wondering what I'm tearing up slowly in my engine when on Tune 2???I drive like gramps but is something wearing or burning up more when on this setting??? | The tow tune should do.Is it 60 hp?I would not go over that if I were you.But I have to say,I gave my trans lots of learn time,and I am fine on 100 hp,not telling you to go sled pull with it,  just most programmers let you know that the hotter tunes are not rec for heavy towing.I have towed a 8,500 lb. tractor with mine on 100,driving in tow/haul,and driving the limit  ,,don't bury ya foot in it and expect the EGT not to shoot up...The best advice is FREE!! 
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07-04-2008, 04:14 AM
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| I dont see a problem with it... just watch your gauges... is it a tow tune?
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6.6 Duramax LBZ BABY!
H2 Wheels w/BFG A/T 33'S
Edge Evolution  //Missing Kitty...  !
Cobra 29 CB Radio//PPE Air Box Mod Coming soon!
EGR block plate and tie rod sleeves sitting in package at home waiting for me!
Transgo Jr soon to come! | |
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07-04-2008, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 06AFDmax I dont see a problem with it... just watch your gauges... is it a tow tune? | It is tow tune...90hp
__________________ '06 LBZ
17,000 miles to date
PPE hot +2 e.t (Jan 22,2008) sold on Jul 29,2008, EFILive (July 29,2008), egr block plate,pyrometer and boost gauges,Line-X bedliner, power step, matching door handles (Escalade), billet grille, clear braw to prevent rock chips, led tail lights, high intensity headlamps, two 10" subs, rockford fosgate 1000w amp for subs 5w-40 synthetic engine (Feb.17,2008), 75w-90 synthetic differentials (Feb.17, 2008), fuel additive (Feb.23, 2008) | |
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07-04-2008, 04:54 AM
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| Then you should be fine
__________________ "No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair"
06 Silverado 2500 cc/sb Silver
6.6 Duramax LBZ BABY!
H2 Wheels w/BFG A/T 33'S
Edge Evolution //Missing Kitty... !
Cobra 29 CB Radio//PPE Air Box Mod Coming soon!
EGR block plate and tie rod sleeves sitting in package at home waiting for me!
Transgo Jr soon to come! | |
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07-04-2008, 05:46 AM
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eBay Motors
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| You will be fine on the 90 Hp tune. You should do alright with mpg also. Just remember you have 7k behind you!
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07-04-2008, 12:20 PM
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| you'll be fine with the second setting..if thats not quite enough i have towed on level 3 but you have to realy watch your EGT's then...
__________________ James 
05 LLY Chevy LS E/C L/B DRW my older brothers truck now
2006 LBZ GMC SLE C/C S/B,sold the truck to my dad for a business truck
My Truck now,1987 Chevy 2500 350 tweaked,6" SuperLift,350 V8 bored 60 over,Elderbrock headers Cam and Titanium Rockers,750 Twin Pumped Holley Carb and some other goodies.crank dynos over 400HP. | |
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07-04-2008, 02:49 PM
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eBay Motors
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wilmington, N.C.
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| Quick Question, If he were PfE delete, would he be alright on 3??????????????
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07-04-2008, 03:00 PM
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eBay Motors
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| level 3 is getting towards the max power on a stock tranny and if it is used wisely the tranny will easily handle the power but with to many to the floor take offs thru out all the gears it will slowly damage the tranny..
__________________ James
05 LLY Chevy LS E/C L/B DRW my older brothers truck now
2006 LBZ GMC SLE C/C S/B,sold the truck to my dad for a business truck
My Truck now,1987 Chevy 2500 350 tweaked,6" SuperLift,350 V8 bored 60 over,Elderbrock headers Cam and Titanium Rockers,750 Twin Pumped Holley Carb and some other goodies.crank dynos over 400HP. | |
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07-15-2008, 07:32 PM
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eBay Motors
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| Just finished my 920 mile trip on level 2. I got 14.4 mpg towing my 7000 lb boat. My EGT's got up to 1250 on a 6% grade. I never went above 63 mph. Sounds OK to me.
__________________ '06 LBZ
17,000 miles to date
PPE hot +2 e.t (Jan 22,2008) sold on Jul 29,2008, EFILive (July 29,2008), egr block plate,pyrometer and boost gauges,Line-X bedliner, power step, matching door handles (Escalade), billet grille, clear braw to prevent rock chips, led tail lights, high intensity headlamps, two 10" subs, rockford fosgate 1000w amp for subs 5w-40 synthetic engine (Feb.17,2008), 75w-90 synthetic differentials (Feb.17, 2008), fuel additive (Feb.23, 2008) | |
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