FICM tuning is able to help your truck achieve better off idle throttle response, increased fuel mileage and more power / torque in the areas that PCM tuning simply cannot achieve on the 6.0 platform due to design.
Is a Ficm tune worth it?
Premium Member. FICM tuning is worth it alone, and makes SCT tuning that much better. Either way you want to use it, it just works.Feb 2, 2014
Does a 6.0 Powerstroke Ficm need to be programmed?
If you buy a new one from Ford it comes blank and needs to be reprogrammed to your truck specs. A rebuilt one may or not be depends on the rebuilder.
How do I fix my Ficm 6.0 Powerstroke?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVUsBgOnp2Y
What is Atlas 40 FICM tune?
With 4 separate power levels, there's a FICM tune to fit your needs: ECONOMY Improved throttle response and economy without any significant power gains. ATLAS 40 Improved throttle response and economy with a 40 HP gain. Useful for mild to heavy towing or when excessive exhaust gas temps (EGTs) are a concern.
How do you know if you have a bad FICM?
A failing FICM can cause all sorts of problems, but one of the most common symptoms is an engine that is hard to get started, especially when the engine is cold or has sat overnight. Another symptom commonly seen is the engine is running rough or misfiring all of the time, or after the engine is warmed up.
How do I know if my Ficm is going bad?
What a Failing FICM Looks and Sounds Like. When you aren't getting 48-volts to the injector coils you get: hard starts, rough idle, loss of power, poor drivability, and excessive smoke out the tailpipe—and in cold weather each of those symptoms will be amplified.
Are all 6.0 Ficm interchangeable?
All 6.0L Power Stroke engines built from 2003 until 2010 use a FICM, but not all FICMs are the same. Ford used both four-pin and seven-pin designs; the differences are internal, however, and both types will work on any 6.0L Power Stroke.