Will a DashDAQ XL work for me?

[09wyoblue]

I have an 09 6.4 that I just put 5" exhaust and an AFE intake on and tuned with one of Eric's Livewires. As everyone knows Livewires are suboptimal for monitoring the truck. I have an opportunity to buy a DashDAQ XL. It was on a gasser before and I don't think it has the extended package for Ford. Can I buy the extended package for a used unit? Is it worth it without the Ford package? Will it at least monitor pyro, boost and trans for now? What is the difference between an XL and a series II?

 

[Jeff@Spartan]

It will work, but you will be limited to the basic signal options. I know several people use DashDAQ's for monitoring. Maybe they will chime in with what you will be able to monitor without the Ford license.

 

[6.4psd916]

You can monitor alot without the license. It is upwards of 60 pids. If there are any you would like to know if it has, I can look. I monitor ECT, EOT, trans, boost, back pressure, egt, fuel rail pressure, pluse width, and tc slip.

 

[Jeff@Spartan]

There's your answer! LOL

 

[jdgleason]

I didnt realize that the basic dashdaq monitored enough tO make it worth it. Awesome!

 

[CamTom12]

An actual owner beat me to it, but I remember someone buying a used one a while back, calling DrewTech, and getting instructions to open it up to like 60 PIDs.