Tuning a 6.5L Turbo Diesel
Depending on your model year, various options are available
Model Year Limitations
1993 and Older 6.5L
The early model years 6.2 and 6.5L all use DB2 mechanical injection pumps
If the vehicle has a computer module, it is a transmission control module (TCM) only
"Tuning" these means one of two things:
Turning up the fuel adjustment screw (minimal gains)
Swapping the injection pump for a higher output model
1994-1995 6.5L
These model years are generally OBDI systems that have a removable EEPROM chip
There are two options available for these:
Single tune replacement EEPROM
Multi Position (switchable) tuner
1996+ 6.5L
https://quadstartuning.com/products/obd2-tuning
These model years are generally OBDII systems with a #16216588 PCM
This PCM is totally integrated into one unit that controls both engine and transmission functions.
The memory chip is NOT removable. The entire module must be sent to us for re-flash, or replaced with another PCM that is already tuned.
We can NOT read the file that is on it without de-soldering the memory chip and destroying the circuit board.
What parameters can be changed?
This is just a sampling of the main parameters we can work with, to give you an idea of what's involved
Fuel
Throttle sensitivity
Maximum fuel rate
Fuel rate curve
Timing
Dynamic fuel injection timing
Timing offset based on coolant temperature
Timing offset based on intake air temperature
Glow Plugs
Glow plug pre glow operation and duration
Glow plug post glow operation and duration
Minimize or disable glow plug run time at operating temperature, where they are not needed
Transmission
Torque converter lock & unlock MPH
Torque converter staying locked on deceleration
Upshift and downshift MPH
Shift Firmness
Vehicle Changes
Transmission swap
Auto to manual or manual to auto
Disable integrated transmission control when using a standalone controller
6L80 or 6L90 swap
Injection pump change
5068 DS4 pump can be fitted to any model year with correct tuning
5068 to 5521 swap on a 1994, or vice-versa
DTC Disable