Dreaded Re-Gen Thing

[DirtyHarry]

I won't say I have vast experience by any means... I just know what I've researched and the few I've had experience with. You are not required to keep the RaceMe in the truck either if you don't want it. I like it for the additional monitoring it provides.

Well, that accounts for a lot BC i think a lot of the answers i am looking for just seem to be elusive. LOL. So i have contacted RaceMe by email and so far nothing. Phone calls answered by AI and will never be returned i am sure.
Guess they just are running scared of epa boys? I just have trouble trying to determine which one to buy and what all comes with it. I get bits and pieces of info off the net but no comprehensive write up. I know there are two versions, one being a CT and one being a CS . Assuming the CT is for racing and CS is for stock stuff. I guess i just have to buy it and then figure out what to do with it afterwards. I just want to run stock.

 

[nlambert182]

email [email protected]

They've always responded quickly to me. Russell is typically who you'll talk to. Sometimes it does take a while to get a response if they're busy.

 

[DirtyHarry]

email [email protected]

They've always responded quickly to me. Russell is typically who you'll talk to. Sometimes it does take a while to get a response if they're busy.

I have been texting back and forth with them and yes they are helpful. I did find out that the base units they sell for $1199 is not sufficient for the 2020 i have. My year model requires a CUSTOM tune and that is $500 more. I was surprised to hear that BC it does not seem to be a well known fact. So looking at a lot of money to get this thing out of limp mode.

 

[nlambert182]

Yep... the 5th gens are different.

 

[DirtyHarry]

Yep... the 5th gens are different.

Boy, are they ever from what i have gathered. The Custom file had the ECM flash PLUS 7 other files that had to be installed. I have no idea what they are all about. I can tell that the CEL is no longer on, nor is it in limp mode. Matter of fact it has was too much power. I understand that the tune i got was stock so i can not imagine what would happen if it added HP to that beast.
The one thing i did notice and not happy with was the loss in MPG. I was getting 15 MPG and it has dropped to 12. Any ideas as to why? I was under the impression that mileage would improve, not go down. Maybe there is something on the tuner i can adjust?.

 

[Ritchie_Rich]

More power equals less mpg.

 

[nlambert182]

More power equals less mpg.

It all depends on your right foot.

For instance, my stock tune nets me ~19-20 mpg mixed driving empty. My tow tune (+60 HP) nets me 22mpg in the same conditions. There is a street tune and then a hot tune available as well, but I have no desire to run them. I would imagine that at some point there are diminishing gains, but more power does not equal less mpg. It's all foot dependent.

 

[nlambert182]

Boy, are they ever from what i have gathered. The Custom file had the ECM flash PLUS 7 other files that had to be installed. I have no idea what they are all about. I can tell that the CEL is no longer on, nor is it in limp mode. Matter of fact it has was too much power. I understand that the tune i got was stock so i can not imagine what would happen if it added HP to that beast.
The one thing i did notice and not happy with was the loss in MPG. I was getting 15 MPG and it has dropped to 12. Any ideas as to why? I was under the impression that mileage would improve, not go down. Maybe there is something on the tuner i can adjust?.

If you dropped in MPG and noticed an increase in power, then you're not on a stock tune. On my stock tune there is zero difference on how it runs vs. a bone stock truck aside from the mpg gain. On the tow tune, the only thing noticeable is that the turbo spools up much quicker than stock. Then again, I don't stick my foot in it either. That 68RFE wouldn't be happy if I did.

Call/e-mail them and tell them what you're noticing. I had an early issue with my truck loping at idle in temps below 70F, and they sent me a modified tune that corrected it.

 

[poopsleeve]

Long trips are healing/ therapy for these trucks...
I run 400 miles to my property 6-8 times per year, since new run fuel additives.
Depending on the season , different options. I run a heavy mix amsoil injector cleaner twice a year too.
Dont get me wrong, I have had my share of issues with my 2015 6.7l
Fuel additive and frequent oil changes.
Personal opinion. Run amsoils top 15w-40. I believe it's call extreme duty.
I know I throw good oil away but rather to that than drive dirty.
The DPF pressure sensor sounds like a good starting point.
Good luck

 

[DirtyHarry]

If you dropped in MPG and noticed an increase in power, then you're not on a stock tune. On my stock tune there is zero difference on how it runs vs. a bone stock truck aside from the mpg gain. On the tow tune, the only thing noticeable is that the turbo spools up much quicker than stock. Then again, I don't stick my foot in it either. That 68RFE wouldn't be happy if I did.

Call/e-mail them and tell them what you're noticing. I had an early issue with my truck loping at idle in temps below 70F, and they sent me a modified tune that corrected it.

Well, just my luck. I picked that custom tune that was touted as their "Best Seller" and it looks like it is not the stock tune. This was custom tune number 1 and i should have picked the number 3. Too late now. I will just deal with it. Live and learn. Anyway, at 83 i am not likely to be looking for excess power and speed. I am just glad that it even runs this good. before it was always in limp mode and ran like it was powered by a 3 cylinder gas engine.