2.7L engine Tune?

[Gabe]

Heck ya! Thanks for all your patience it was a tough one to crack. The problem really was being able to read and write the ECM. We finally got it. I can't count the hours that were spent on the dyno and the miles racked up on a machine just sitting on the rollers. I believe this has to be one of the most thoroughly tested calibration we have ever released. We believe everyone will enjoy.

Yes! I have been working with Wade and his team on my Roxor since I purchased. Will be getting the upgrade once I get back to my Roxor and pull the ECM. Looks like impressive results in HP, Torque and top end speed even with the gear ratio!

 

[Gabe]

Ordered the tune today, sending ECM out in the morning . Wades a beast. Also ordered electric fan conversion and the 1.5" climax shackles. I may cancel the shackles in the morning though. I think since the end game is to be on 35's with my 4.10 gearing I probably want the bmf or rc 5.5. What do you guys think?

Let us know your thoughts when you get it back! You are a few weeks ahead of me.

 

[Gabe]

In addition to the power going from around 50mph to around 67mph max speed is a huge boost

 

[DrunkenSlug]

I got the OEM Side Steps from Diesel Freak. I have been very impressed with the quality of construction. They are the perfect height for my 32"s with no lift.
From the top of the OEM Step to the Bottom of the Floor is FOUR Inches. (Probably No Enough)
You are in a Catch 22 situation. You need the step low enough to do some good getting in, but not low enough to knock it off wheeling.
You may need to do some calculating on exactly how high the door opening will be off the ground, with the Lift PLUS the Tall Tires. You might need a Six or Eight Inch Step to do some good.
My Dog rides in my Roxor. He thinks he owns it. If I were having a step fabricated I would have a solid step made from Tread Plate that my dog could not get a leg through. So far that is the only down side to the OEM Tubing Step. No problem so far, but I keep a good eye on my dog when I can.
A thought would be a step suspended on Steel Cable like on some heavy equipment. A cable suspended step could impact something on the trail without being mangled. Just something to think about.

Good Luck, and keep us posted. We will need a very good report on THE 2.7L TUNE.
Also keep us posted on the 4.10 Gears, Tires, Lift, and Side Step.

Bob R

Oh dude, I REALLY like the idea of the hanging steps. With thick enough steel cable, I doubt it would even move around a ton on the highway.. I think I'll knock that out here in a few months. Too easy to weld up a few extra thick plates and run the cable through it and hang it up. I was planning on the diesel freak steps but I was thinking the same as you. With the 5.5 and 35's its not gonna be low enough for her and the kids.

Were you the one whos dog snapped his leg? Saw that and that really sucks man! I'll definitely post a review on the tune. I'm excited. I was honestly pretty content with the 10 hp i've had since owning it for the most part lol. I'm AS excited for the electric fan conversion (so I can get some heat in the cab when I bring my kid to school in the morning) as I am for the tune HA

 

[DrunkenSlug]

In addition to the power going from around 50mph to around 67mph max speed is a huge boost

The tunes meant to increase top speed? Must have increased the red line (who even knows what it is on the 2.7?) I'm still gonna keep mine around the 2k range I figure, thats where my motor seems happiest (at least on the stock tune)

 

[Bob R1]

DrunkSlug No I am not the one who's dog broke a leg, however I can see how it could happen. My main rider is not a huge problem now, as he is 104 in dog years. I have to help him in and out. His replacement in training however I worry about more. His replacement is a young Briard Sheepdog. It is more into sleeping in the seat than riding so far. It is an athlete and needs no help getting in and out.

I forgot about the Electric Fan Conversion. You have several things to keep us posted on.
No mention of a Turbo Upgrade that I noticed. Am I correct that the existing turbo is still used?
Basically an ECU upgrade, with a few extra pony's available after the Electric Fan Conversion.

Bob R

 

[Gabe]

Most of the upgrade comes from the ECU. I am going skip the fan conversion on mine at first.

 

[Bob R1]

I will probably hold off a little on ordering The Tune.
At this time I am putting my Time and $$ into a YJ Windshield and YJ Half Doors.
My Future Upgrades will be:

Windshield
Doors and closing in the sides
Heater
Tune

Probably in that order.

Bob R

 

[bordercollie]

Oh dude, I REALLY like the idea of the hanging steps. With thick enough steel cable, I doubt it would even move around a ton on the highway.. I think I'll knock that out here in a few months. Too easy to weld up a few extra thick plates and run the cable through it and hang it up. I was planning on the diesel freak steps but I was thinking the same as you. With the 5.5 and 35's its not gonna be low enough for her and the kids.

Were you the one whos dog snapped his leg? Saw that and that really sucks man! I'll definitely post a review on the tune. I'm excited. I was honestly pretty content with the 10 hp i've had since owning it for the most part lol. I'm AS excited for the electric fan conversion (so I can get some heat in the cab when I bring my kid to school in the morning) as I am for the tune HA

"Were you the one whos dog snapped his leg? Saw that and that really sucks man! "
That was my Dixie , a border collie. I've also added a plywood door bottom on her side. It looks rough as of yet not painted, but it helps to keep her in, along with her "seatbelt" collar. Thanks.

 

[captwheel]

I lowered the DF steps by cutting some water pipe & longer bolts. Think I lowered 3-4". Came out good, it is solid.
Phil

 

[Wm435]

Ordered the tune today, sending ECM out in the morning . Wades a beast. Also ordered electric fan conversion and the 1.5" climax shackles. I may cancel the shackles in the morning though. I think since the end game is to be on 35's with my 4.10 gearing I probably want the bmf or rc 5.5. What do you guys think?

If you aren't planning to flex the suspension with off-roading the 1.5 inch shackles are needed to fit the 35s, without a lift kit. Along with the 2 inch spacers from Wade. And you may very well need to cut a few pieces from the front bumper, but its very straight forward. I have no regrets.

The 5.39 although not ideal, I'd run it first and keep running it any only re-gear if it blows up on you (highly unlikely it will blowup). The 35s will drop the RPMs dramatically. 5.39s can easily handle highway speeds, even on road trips for long distances

 

[DrunkenSlug]

If you aren't planning to flex the suspension with off-roading the 1.5 inch shackles are needed to fit the 35s, without a lift kit. Along with the 2 inch spacers from Wade. And you may very well need to cut a few pieces from the front bumper, but its very straight forward. I have no regrets.

The 5.39 although not ideal, I'd run it first and keep running it any only re-gear if it blows up on you (highly unlikely it will blowup). The 35s will drop the RPMs dramatically. 5.39s can easily handle highway speeds, even on road trips for long distances

Ive already swapped to 4.10s, zero regrets. Makes the truck soooo much more driveable on the 29's and I need to lower the RPM even further to keep it where it wants to be for every day driving. The 35's should be just the ticket with the 4.10s and the tune (once my ecm gets back from dieselfreak). With the 5.38's I was shifting to third gear before I was at like 15 mph lol, pain in the dick turning left in between traffic on a busy road when you have to shift twice before you make it over the center line.

Think I'm gonna hold off on shackles and just buy the bmf 5.5 in a few months when I get some extra cash. May as well since I'd probably just order the 1.5" shackles and then end up wanting a bigger lift and tires later anyway.

 

[DrunkenSlug]

I lowered the DF steps by cutting some water pipe & longer bolts. Think I lowered 3-4". Came out good, it is solid.
Phil

Thats not a bad idea, got a pic? I just worry about it hanging too far and not being conducive toward off-road use

 

[captwheel]

Thats not a bad idea, got a pic? I just worry about it hanging too far and not being conducive toward off-road use

I'll get a pic tomorrow. I don't worry about too low. In southern Wi & stick to back roads mostly.
Phil

 

[Gabe]

Off Road, I rather like the 5.38 for the power in my hills. The tune will make it way better for street driving.

 

[captwheel]

Pics of lowerd steps

 

[captwheel]

More pics

 

[Gabe]

Looking forward to someone reporting on the 2.7 Tune ?

 

[BAM]

I just sent my ECU in yesterday. Looking forward to @DrunkenSlug reporting back on his with the 4.10 gearing. I'm thinking of doing the same but wanted to see the improvement with the tune first. I'll report as soon as I get it back.