Results of the Spartant DFP tuner and delete kit..... - Page 4 - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

DutyCalls08 · 12-18-2010, 12:44 AM

By the way, I installed the Spartan kit in November of 2009. So its been trouble free for over a year now.

silvertitan · 12-18-2010, 01:21 PM

how do the transmissions hold up to the tunes? I am looking at possibly picking up a ford diesel. I used to have a 5.9 cummins back in 04, and much over 100 hp tunes and the tranny needs upgrading from what i've heard???

DutyCalls08 · 12-19-2010, 11:13 PM

The transmissions on '08 and later 6.4L equipped trucks, seem to handle power upgrades pretty well, from what I've read. Spartan diesel has one of their 6.4L trucks making way more power than I am, and they've had no breakages so far. At least that's what they claim. Also, Diesel Power magazine did a build up of these trucks, and were claiming between 600 and 700 horsepower. I will say that even though I haven't broken anything as of yet, The truck shifts pretty hard when set on the highest level. It takes a little getting used to. According to Spartan, the 310hp tune was not designed to be used for everyday driving, but for racing only. However, I like to have all that power on tap just in case an errant dodge or chevy wants a challenge. Spartan also offers an upgraded TCM for these trucks, and when coupled with the tuner, it's supposed to be good for an additional 2-3 tenths reduction in quarter mile times. Plus it smooths out the shifts, so they're not as harsh. Price last time I checked was about $600. It wasn't worth it to me at the time, but I may add it in the future.

sawed off · 02-27-2011, 03:54 PM

I put a H&S Minimax on mine. You can download a free tune on it called the Hot Damn. Also you can buy tunes from KEM performance (Nutty Professor himself) Very good programmer for sure! The 3 best ones and most talked about would be Spartan, H&S and SCT.

02-27-2011, 03:54 PM	#34
sawed off Party like a rockstar Join Date: May 2007 Location: EGF MN Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I put a H&S Minimax on mine. You can download a free tune on it called the Hot Damn. Also you can buy tunes from KEM performance (Nutty Professor himself) Very good programmer for sure! The 3 best ones and most talked about would be Spartan, H&S and SCT. __________________ 2010 F-250 SUPERDUTY LARIAT CREWCAB RIP 06 6.0

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12-18-2010, 12:44 AM	#31
DutyCalls08 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	By the way, I installed the Spartan kit in November of 2009. So its been trouble free for over a year now.

12-18-2010, 01:21 PM	#32
silvertitan SDD Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how do the transmissions hold up to the tunes? I am looking at possibly picking up a ford diesel. I used to have a 5.9 cummins back in 04, and much over 100 hp tunes and the tranny needs upgrading from what i've heard???

12-19-2010, 11:13 PM	#33
DutyCalls08 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The transmissions on '08 and later 6.4L equipped trucks, seem to handle power upgrades pretty well, from what I've read. Spartan diesel has one of their 6.4L trucks making way more power than I am, and they've had no breakages so far. At least that's what they claim. Also, Diesel Power magazine did a build up of these trucks, and were claiming between 600 and 700 horsepower. I will say that even though I haven't broken anything as of yet, The truck shifts pretty hard when set on the highest level. It takes a little getting used to. According to Spartan, the 310hp tune was not designed to be used for everyday driving, but for racing only. However, I like to have all that power on tap just in case an errant dodge or chevy wants a challenge. Spartan also offers an upgraded TCM for these trucks, and when coupled with the tuner, it's supposed to be good for an additional 2-3 tenths reduction in quarter mile times. Plus it smooths out the shifts, so they're not as harsh. Price last time I checked was about $600. It wasn't worth it to me at the time, but I may add it in the future.