Question kem 345 tune questions - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

forplynu2 · 10-21-2011, 12:19 AM

Hello all,

I purchased the Minni max, 5" straight exhaust and also added the kem 345 tune. I have heard lot's of good things about this tune. The thing is can I run this tune safely on my otherwise stock truck. It's an 08 f250 short bed ect... Basicly am I going to burn up the trans? If so what mods should I do. Second thing is what about fuel what do I need as far as runnung the 345 tune? I have also read about the air dogII and the fass fuel systems. Are they really worth the money? Thank's for your help! Erik

Bigboytoys · 10-26-2011, 11:34 PM

The trans is actually really tough but if you get stupid you'll wipe out the converter. Watch the slip numbers is the unit you picked will display it, I really hope it does, and keep it as low as possible. If the converter starts to go you'll smoke the fluid and then take out the trany, no trany will live after that.

forplynu2 · 10-27-2011, 12:28 AM

Cool thanks, I plan on a suncoast torque converter later on, I just want to run what I got and dont plan on pumping it up any more. Do you think the egr delete is worth it or is just shuting it off through the programmer good enough? Thanks Erik

Bigboytoys · 10-27-2011, 12:40 AM

Ya suncoast's trans and converters are apparently the way to go.

Yes the EGR full deletes are worth it especialy with awaste gate but that's a few bucks, blocker plates are so so and almost as much work as doing a full delete.

I don't think just turning off the EGR is advisable without other work being done, maybe some one else will post up.

forplynu2 · 10-27-2011, 12:47 AM

Wastegate? Where would I find that? I have not seen them on any performance diesel web sites, I will have do do some looking around on the forum. Thanks EW

Bigboytoys · 10-27-2011, 01:00 AM

Ya too many sites are never updated to what they actually sell.

forplynu2 · 10-27-2011, 02:38 AM

Any idea on what to get and from where?

Fine69 · 10-27-2011, 02:49 PM

Call Rudy's Diesel Performance, they are the best I've ever dealt with in aftermarket parts!

Rudy's Diesel Performance Kits and Diesel Performance Parts.

Bigboytoys · 10-27-2011, 11:53 PM

I've seen lots of good stuff come out of River City Diesel, here's the link.

River City Diesel

10-21-2011, 12:19 AM	#1
forplynu2 SDD Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	kem 345 tune questions Hello all, I purchased the Minni max, 5" straight exhaust and also added the kem 345 tune. I have heard lot's of good things about this tune. The thing is can I run this tune safely on my otherwise stock truck. It's an 08 f250 short bed ect... Basicly am I going to burn up the trans? If so what mods should I do. Second thing is what about fuel what do I need as far as runnung the 345 tune? I have also read about the air dogII and the fass fuel systems. Are they really worth the money? Thank's for your help! Erik

10-26-2011, 11:34 PM	#2
Bigboytoys SDD Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	The trans is actually really tough but if you get stupid you'll wipe out the converter. Watch the slip numbers is the unit you picked will display it, I really hope it does, and keep it as low as possible. If the converter starts to go you'll smoke the fluid and then take out the trany, no trany will live after that. __________________ F250 6.4 Auto 4x4 Super Crew SB 2008 Air bagged rear B&W turn over ball Aftermarket bug bit grill ascents

10-27-2011, 12:40 AM	#4
Bigboytoys SDD Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ya suncoast's trans and converters are apparently the way to go. Yes the EGR full deletes are worth it especialy with awaste gate but that's a few bucks, blocker plates are so so and almost as much work as doing a full delete. I don't think just turning off the EGR is advisable without other work being done, maybe some one else will post up. __________________ F250 6.4 Auto 4x4 Super Crew SB 2008 Air bagged rear B&W turn over ball Aftermarket bug bit grill ascents

10-27-2011, 01:00 AM	#6
Bigboytoys SDD Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ya too many sites are never updated to what they actually sell. __________________ F250 6.4 Auto 4x4 Super Crew SB 2008 Air bagged rear B&W turn over ball Aftermarket bug bit grill ascents

10-27-2011, 02:49 PM	#8
Fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cranberry Twp,PA Posts: 837 Thanks: 80 Thanked 31 Times in 29 Posts View Photos By: Fine69	Call Rudy's Diesel Performance, they are the best I've ever dealt with in aftermarket parts! Rudy's Diesel Performance Kits and Diesel Performance Parts. __________________ ----- Bob ------ -2009 F350 CCLB Job 2, Lariat Ultimate, 6.4, Auto, H&S Mini-Max, KEM tunes, S&B Intake, DPF/DOC delete, DieselSite Coolant filter, 2.5" levelling kit, Bilstein 5100's, 325/65/R18 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Weld EVO Cheyenne 8 wheels, Mag-Hytec Diff covers, Carriage Works Billet Grille, Line-X Xtra Spray in Bedliner, Dura Flap Mudflaps, Weatherguard toolbox. Ordered 4-13-09, Built 6-17-09, Delivered 7-6-09 http://community.webshots.com/user/FineFord

10-27-2011, 12:28 AM	#3
forplynu2 SDD Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cool thanks, I plan on a suncoast torque converter later on, I just want to run what I got and dont plan on pumping it up any more. Do you think the egr delete is worth it or is just shuting it off through the programmer good enough? Thanks Erik

10-27-2011, 12:47 AM	#5
forplynu2 SDD Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wastegate? Where would I find that? I have not seen them on any performance diesel web sites, I will have do do some looking around on the forum. Thanks EW

10-27-2011, 02:38 AM	#7
forplynu2 SDD Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any idea on what to get and from where?

10-27-2011, 11:53 PM	#9
Bigboytoys SDD Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I've seen lots of good stuff come out of River City Diesel, here's the link. River City Diesel __________________ F250 6.4 Auto 4x4 Super Crew SB 2008 Air bagged rear B&W turn over ball Aftermarket bug bit grill ascents

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