Mhmm. I found a tuner who can do a delete and keep the truck at stock power levels. But I also know HD Diesel's delete is fairly reputable, but comes at a pretty steep single tune power level increase ( +40hp / +70ftlb ). Supposedly they are Canadian GDE. I'm wondering if increased power has negative effects on longevity. Less back pressure on the turbo = higher turbo RPM, higher boost, more pressure on the head gasket. More stress on the transmission.Me personally, so long as the additional HP and TQ are not detrimental to longevity I say go for the additional power. As far as I'm concerned GDE proved that adding that level was still safe and it kept all the de-fueling safety's in place. And to boot this kept the DPF in place too, it was kind of a hybrid between a total removal and totally stock.
I would still rater get rid of it all because there's just a point of uneasiness due to how finicky the system is as a whole.
If you were to delete your LWN, would you rather keep the stock power level, or go for the hot tunes ( +40hp / +70 ftlb ) that seem to be the only off-road tunes available, for longevity?
I feel if you’re going to go to the trouble to delete it you might as well have the power to and then post a picture of burning some rubberIf you were to delete your LWN, would you rather keep the stock power level, or go for the hot tunes ( +40hp / +70 ftlb ) that seem to be the only off-road tunes available, for longevity?
Ops, you're correct, my bust. I should have looked closer.His is in nm and I thought the 6l50 is 500nm..that’s what the 50 is...so he’s 50nm over the trans rating
His is in nm and I thought the 6l50 is 500nm..that’s what the 50 is...so he’s 50nm over the trans rating
Yeah totally different hoses and routing. It looks like a Holden left hand drive getupIt's interesting if you look at his open hood pic. look how different the under hood shot is from a US version.
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That trans can handle that power no problemoThanks for sharing .
Indonesia uses the metric system.
- 555 NM after the remap = 409 ft lb based on google ( with the trans max at 480 ftlb)
- Is the below google conversion correct ?
- If I am over the max trans rating I would go back and remove the ECU remap.
Thanks for letting me know.
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LOLYes right hand drive. Doh
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"If you look at GDE's current EPA complaint tune it adds 40HP and 70ftlbs of torque. That gets the torque at roughly 440ftlbs. The 6L50 is rated at 480ftlbs max, so being 40ftlbs under gives a slight safety margin. "It's not just the tuning for emissions that's at issue. All of the manufacturers are trying to get product out the door as quick as possible due to obvious competition. This means their respective tunes are not optimized to say the least. This is why the after market tuners exists for almost every manufacturer and why they can make money refining the factory calibrations while still meeting EPA requirements. If you look at GDE's current EPA complaint tune it adds 40HP and 70ftlbs of torque. That gets the torque at roughly 440ftlbs. The 6L50 is rated at 480ftlbs max, so being 40ftlbs under gives a slight safety margin.
When I replied to Colorado HighCountry my response was based on the data he provided. He shows the torque curve exceeding 550ftlbs which is over 80ftlbs more then the 6L50 is rated for. He is also not in this country so the EPA crap doesn't pertain to his setup whatsoever. At the rate of additional added torque and HP the rods are already at the limit. To that end, ask Scott at Screaming Diesel Performance how many bottom ends he toasted after reaching the 300hp 500ftlbs side of life.
Ultimately my comment is out of concern that "you've reached the capabilities of the bottom end" (actually exceeded it) so don't temp fate to much trying to squeeze anymore out because the block my end up being a big paperweight .
Besides, the factory exhaust is already 2.75" and if you were to add a 3" exhaust you would not see any appreciable improvement from a motor with 2.8 L of displacement.
I couldn't agree more."If you look at GDE's current EPA complaint tune it adds 40HP and 70ftlbs of torque. That gets the torque at roughly 440ftlbs. The 6L50 is rated at 480ftlbs max, so being 40ftlbs under gives a slight safety margin. "
One man's opinion, but too close for me. If there's one parameter that I think should be supersized, it is drive train highest continuous working torque rating/ highest engine torque. No r.o.t. on the magic number, but higher is ALWAYS better.
I want to tow our Escape 5.0 TA 5th wheel thru Alaska next year, for my 70th b'day. I just got my replacement aluminum underbody plates, and bought new tires today. I'm a reverse hot rodder. I overserve our truck, and drive to reduce loads whenever I can.