FICM Shootout - Tuned, 48V, and 58V

MorganY · Feb 18, 2012

smokinstroker said:
the KEM ficm flash was one of my favorite mods, and i have ran all 3 different ficms available.
the power is just awesome, if a graph doesnt show it, drive a truck with one, it sold me instantly.

mike was also a great guy to deal with, plenty of time for you no matter how many questions you have.

ditto that! Let the ficms roll into your shop mike:rockon:

SILVERSTROKER250 · Feb 19, 2012

so i have the moderate flash from innovative diesel which i got about 1 1/2 years ago is this a tune or is there no comparison with the kem ficm? im just trying to understand is it a flash you get and a actually tune they put on separate or is it all one thing?

KEM Performance · Feb 19, 2012

SILVERSTROKER250 said:
so i have the moderate flash from innovative diesel which i got about 1 1/2 years ago is this a tune or is there no comparison with the kem ficm? im just trying to understand is it a flash you get and a actually tune they put on separate or is it all one thing?

When you send us the FICM for a flash, we make a custom file for you truck with stock or larger injectors. You will see power, driveability, and fuel economy improvements.

Mike

motoxracer42 · Feb 21, 2012

you should do this test on an 06 now lol

Extended Power · Feb 21, 2012

motoxracer42 said:
you should do this test on an 06 now lol

I was told that you can do alot more to the newer FICM's then the '03-'04 models.

Wonder if there is a chance that by tuning the ECM, and the FICM, that it may be possible to "overdo it"?

eg. running a race tune with a race ficm = too much timing/other issues??:shrug:

Redneck6.0L · Feb 21, 2012

Extended Power said:
I was told that you can do alot more to the newer FICM's then the '03-'04 models.

Wonder if there is a chance that by tuning the ECM, and the FICM, that it may be possible to "overdo it"?

eg. running a race tune with a race ficm = too much timing/other issues??:shrug:

Ding ding ding

I'm with Ivan on this one

motoxracer42 · Feb 21, 2012

Extended Power said:
I was told that you can do alot more to the newer FICM's then the '03-'04 models.

Wonder if there is a chance that by tuning the ECM, and the FICM, that it may be possible to "overdo it"?

eg. running a race tune with a race ficm = too much timing/other issues??:shrug:

that would be why im running a stock ficm. race ficm is sitting around lol.

patrickke · Feb 22, 2012

I run one of ours with my race tunes and never had a problem

HeavyAssault · Feb 22, 2012

KEM Performance said:
When you send us the FICM for a flash, we make a custom file for you truck with stock or larger injectors. You will see power, driveability, and fuel economy improvements.

Mike

So is this a guarantee?? I'd love to see a solid 1-2MPG gain.

patrickke · Feb 22, 2012

I'm sure you will be surprised how much it does help

HeavyAssault · Feb 22, 2012

Well I'm going to be down that way come the end of April. I just may be there for the upgrade in person.

patrickke · Feb 22, 2012

Sounds good

Breaking Habits · Feb 23, 2012

Good comparison KEM. Been waiting along time for someone to do this

Gearhead · Feb 26, 2012

I would like to see the difference in the ficm tunes with my files as I do my best to program around the limits of the ficm, but there are there are still gains to be had with a tuned ficm with my tunes that i've witnessed.

patrickke · Feb 26, 2012

Give Mike a call and he can probably work something out with you Matt

Karls03 · Feb 8, 2013

KEM Performance said:
When you send us the FICM for a flash, we make a custom file for you truck with stock or larger injectors. You will see power, driveability, and fuel economy improvements.

Mike

Forgive me if I sound skeptical, but after droppoing $300 on a PHP Moderate FICM tune, then $80 on an 'Econo Tune' and seeing nothing in the way of mpg that was promised, I tend to doubt ANY mpg claims from anyone. Yes, the throttle response improved, but the mpg is the same old 13-ish it was stock FICM/SRL tune. I have been easier on the throttle with the 80hp Econo Tune, too.

strokin6L · Feb 8, 2013

not every truck will see it...each truck is different.

Pizza pig · Feb 8, 2013

Gearhead said:
I would like to see the difference in the ficm tunes with my files as I do my best to program around the limits of the ficm, but there are there are still gains to be had with a tuned ficm with my tunes that i've witnessed.

I tried to work with Mike to get a file, but he never got back to me after I talked to you about what direction to go. When I get more free time I'll give him another call.