mchan68 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I wasn't too sure if I was going to post this in the Parts section or the 6.0L section, but since it obviously pertains to 6.0L engines I guess I'll post it here. It seems like we have been having A LOT of 6.0L owners buying these like hot cakes lately. Just curious if anyone has any opinions to express. Here's the link: http://www.swampsdiesel.com/xtcommerce/index.php?cat=c83_Custom-Electronics.html Notice that you have a choice between a 48 volt FICM and a 58 volt FICM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbriggs Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Ya, the 58 volt is called the "hot" ficm. Is that 'cause it gets HOT? I wonder what the purpose of that would be? I also wonder if it would overcome sludged injectors? If so dont let ford find out, or that'll be the next tsb instead of replacing injectors. I see they dont give core credit if the ficm has been "soldered". What does that say about solder repairing ficms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown99 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Ya, the 58 volt is called the "hot" ficm. Is that 'cause it gets HOT? I wonder what the purpose of that would be? I also wonder if it would overcome sludged injectors? If so dont let ford find out, or that'll be the next tsb instead of replacing injectors. I see they dont give core credit if the ficm has been "soldered". What does that say about solder repairing ficms. I mentioned this repair to a Navistar engine group guy last week at a class I was taking. He was surprised that I knew about it and mentioned that they only use that repair (soldering the IDM) for export/oversees warranty repair. He said "make sure you don't do that for a warranty repair, you won't get paid." I did this repair a few weeks ago on a IDM that was getting tossed, (warranty did not want it back) Worked like a charm. Now I have a good test IDM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have a cash core that is bad. I am waiting for an opportunity to stick it on a truck and make some screen shots ff the PID's, then re-solder it and make another screen shot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robp823 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 They have actually been doing this for a long time on 7.3ls.They solder in a resistor and it boost the voltage to the injectors.People claims it helps with throttle response and what not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLittle500 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I cant vouch for performance gains, but I have put one of the "hot" FICM's in a cash job just because the customer wanted to save some money and we have had luck with Swamp's products in the past. Worked fine and hasnt been back, in a stock truck though. Like I said, no astonishing results, but nothing bad to say either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robp823 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have swamps injectors in my 7.3l.They do really good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Wondering, how much extra flyback voltage the extra 10v creates? Does it alter the amperage draw? I mean, we're adding 20 percent more voltage... Wonder if there's any longevity concerns with the injectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamageINC Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 That's a good question.. but then again, our "12 volt" systems see a good 20% more than their intended 12-volts under normal operation as the alternator is usually keeping the system at well over 14 volts while running. So I guess time will tell, hehe.. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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