cruise control more hp ?

[challenger440]

luvrbus what does that mean.  Are these newer engines leased from DD or what?  If they are engines under warranty I can see that. 
  I've been curious about re-programing, chipping, newer factory engines, Ford, Chevy, etc.  If it is a warranty engine I understand, but if it belongs to me I'll do what ever I'm willing to pay for.  If it melts down its my problem.    Not arguing, just curious.  John M.

[Hard Headed Ken]

So Detroit went after the guy and not the EPA?? Or maybe it was both.

Ken

[luvrbus]

Four agencies came for him Ken including the state of Ca (CARB) I think he is in deep trouble  

John they could care less but they spent millions protecting the software by copy write and patent laws etc you get caught it better be a licensed version of the software  

Me I am not going to offer help to anyone I don't know and hope he doesn't ever get pissed at me    

I have a full blown licensed version for DD that Cole gave me then I have a few for other engines should we say are a little iffy (copies)  

Some engines like the new Cummins require the serial number of the engine,software serial number and version of the software if you don't have it you will not get past the first screen btdt 

Me I don't think they would waste the time and money chasing the DDEC1,11 or 111 there's not that many of those left on the highways JMO and that maybe wrong lol

good luck

[TomC]

I sure like my mechanically controlled engines!

[garhawk]

OK folks, I still haven't caught up on this conversation - even after Ooronjay's explanation.  Here's how I understand the situation.

a) the software gives you more horsepower when you turn on the cruise control.

b) the software takes it away when you disengage the cruise control.

The conversation has taken the stance that when you really need the extra horsepower (climbing a hill, entering a freeway ramp, passing another vehicle, etc.) the cruise control should be turned off, consequently losing the prior added horsepower. 

It seems to me that it is the driver's decision to turn off the cruise control and give up the extra horsepower.  Why not leave the cruise control turned on when climbing a hill or passing another vehicle?

I know, you can't fix stupid but, gimme a try, maybe I'll come around.

[Hard Headed Ken]

Gary,
I think I know why you're so interested in this thread. Tony is going be back soon with his H 345 VIP Prevost. You just want make sure you have the facts straight before you tell him to always leave the Cruise Control off for the most power. (That's the rumor that's going around)

Here's a link to some surgical booties so you'll be able to go inside.
http://hospitalbooties.com/Surgical-Booties.asp?gclid=CLGtotzuwrICFYSo4AodBUkA2w

Ken

[Ericbsc]

No need to worry Ken. I heard that Tony now has two pair of those rubber shoes. One for outside and a white pair for inside!!LOL As for Gary, I pitty his poor old model 20 going to Branson. He will probably blow it up before he will let Tong pass him!!!

[garhawk]

Like my Mama always said, "Birds of a feather flock together."

I got new tires, fresh oil, high test diesel and, rain X.  Bring on them Canadian wonders!

[TomC]

Gary-the way the Cruise/Power works is that the lower horsepower is on the gas pedal and the higher horsepower is on cruise control. You can't get the higher horsepower on cruise control on the gas pedal. Yes you can turn on the cruise control to accelerate up the on ramp, but the acceleration rate built into the computer is typically at a lot lower rate then on pedal.  And do you think the extra 40hp will really make that much difference anyway?  The torque stays the same and torque is what gets you up the hills.  Once again-find someone with a Detroit reader that can turn off the Cruise/Power and set the engine to a constant 470hp.  Good Luck, TomC