I had a bulldog tuner fall apart literally and they were seemingly impossible to reach for repairs. I finally heard back from them and they charged me $200 for mail in service.
Most of the best 7.3 tuners in the world use the Hydra tuner and email their tunes. You really don't need to live tune most setups. With a gas vehicle it is different. With a diesel they already have all the standard setups figured out and can just email over the tune.
I just bought a 2000 F450 with the 7.3. It only has 49k miles on it but it is a pig. Not only does it feel super lazy, it doesn't even get great mileage. The truck came with the Fontaine package, so it has a Banks 6 shooter and I don't think the exhaust is completely stock. Even on level 6, the truck doesn't feel great. Other than that, the truck has a 4r100 and 4.88 gears (f450). Will the Hydra tune increase mileage (I know it will increase power)? Can I tow heavy (18k lbs) on your tow tune without my egts going through the roof? Will the Hydra effect the 7.3s known longevity? Is there any drawback to the Hydra, and if not, why didn't the factory just simply sell it like this? If you say emissions I will understand. I won't care...but I will understand. Lol. This truck will only be driven in Mexico, China, and India where the emissions police don't get fat paychecks. Thanks in advance!
For A stock Truck, just use the huge library of free tunes that are provided when you buy the hudra tuner. After you have then upgraded your injectors, then you can look into getting Custom tunes from a reputable tuner.
@@KCTURBOS Id like to see how to set it up, get tunes, etc. I have no clue about tunes, and how they work. Id like an in depth video of how to set it up, add / change tunes and put the tuner on the truck..im looking at buying 7.3's. Thanks!
@@robbiemix6403 Yes, I’m walking into the 7.3 community not even two weeks now and in a learning curve on ALL the things about this engine and truck. A “how to on this would be a great thing to see. I’m overwhelmed on trying to create a plan on what to do first or why so etc.
I'd like to know the differences or simularity. I thought this video by its title was just that. Going over and reviewing some of the top programers, such as Hydra and TS6 for example, before I spend a chunk of $. @KCTURBOS
The advantage to the hydra is you can have tunes emailed to you and you can change them yourself vs having to sent the chip in to be burned. The hydra has 20 tune spots and TS has 6 All custom tuners support Hydra and very few support TS Every reputable shop will recommend hydra over TS Hydra has anti theft no start and TS does not Lastly, Hydra has better transmission programming.
man this has been one of the best mods on my f250 .
The best bang for your buck for sure!
Hail Hydra!!!
I had a bulldog tuner fall apart literally and they were seemingly impossible to reach for repairs. I finally heard back from them and they charged me $200 for mail in service.
I need one bad
Dynotune and drive n' tune instead if there's a dyno shop nearby. The chips are a good alternative.
Most of the best 7.3 tuners in the world use the Hydra tuner and email their tunes. You really don't need to live tune most setups. With a gas vehicle it is different. With a diesel they already have all the standard setups figured out and can just email over the tune.
Just bought mine where do you think the best placement is?
best $400 you can spend 🔥
Is there tunes already on it when I buy it just standard tunes
I live in Mexico I need to buy this product
I just bought a 2000 F450 with the 7.3. It only has 49k miles on it but it is a pig. Not only does it feel super lazy, it doesn't even get great mileage. The truck came with the Fontaine package, so it has a Banks 6 shooter and I don't think the exhaust is completely stock. Even on level 6, the truck doesn't feel great.
Other than that, the truck has a 4r100 and 4.88 gears (f450).
Will the Hydra tune increase mileage (I know it will increase power)? Can I tow heavy (18k lbs) on your tow tune without my egts going through the roof? Will the Hydra effect the 7.3s known longevity? Is there any drawback to the Hydra, and if not, why didn't the factory just simply sell it like this? If you say emissions I will understand. I won't care...but I will understand. Lol. This truck will only be driven in Mexico, China, and India where the emissions police don't get fat paychecks.
Thanks in advance!
For a stock truck, what option is recommended?
In the future I plan to improve injectors up to 180/30
For A stock Truck, just use the huge library of free tunes that are provided when you buy the hudra tuner. After you have then upgraded your injectors, then you can look into getting Custom tunes from a reputable tuner.
Is there a more in depth video on the hydro tuner?
What would you like to see?
@@KCTURBOS Id like to see how to set it up, get tunes, etc. I have no clue about tunes, and how they work. Id like an in depth video of how to set it up, add / change tunes and put the tuner on the truck..im looking at buying 7.3's. Thanks!
@@robbiemix6403 This is a great comment and you have have a great point! We are going to make this video.
@@robbiemix6403 Yes, I’m walking into the 7.3 community not even two weeks now and in a learning curve on ALL the things about this engine and truck. A “how to on this would be a great thing to see.
I’m overwhelmed on trying to create a plan on what to do first or why so etc.
Sounds very comparable to a TS6?
Similar in that it is a tuning chip that connect to your trucks PCM. But, its superior in every way.
I'd like to know the differences or simularity. I thought this video by its title was just that. Going over and reviewing some of the top programers, such as Hydra and TS6 for example, before I spend a chunk of $. @KCTURBOS
The advantage to the hydra is you can have tunes emailed to you and you can change them yourself vs having to sent the chip in to be burned.
The hydra has 20 tune spots and TS has 6
All custom tuners support Hydra and very few support TS
Every reputable shop will recommend hydra over TS
Hydra has anti theft no start and TS does not
Lastly, Hydra has better transmission programming.
TS6 is sub par. Gives a lot of guys issues esp with shifting. You need to get a hydra and do not look back