Gryphon mounted and programming.


Gryphon operational.

Haven't been able to drive more than around the block today. Can't go "test the power" with my 6 and 8 year old boys in the truck. Little reporters would narc me out to Mom in no time

I plan on changing the display parameters soon, keeping rpm and mph, and changing to intake air temp and instant mpg. It is snowing here in Nebraska now, so any serious power runs will have to wait, but I'll let you know how the tranny shifts feel as it is set out of the box.

 

Any update? I am dieing to hear a review from someone with a body style like ours.

 

So far, so good. We've had some snow here, so I haven't been able to really lay into it. Shifting is much improved. I did lay down a pretty good patch coming onto a street yesterday, feels like it really wants to launch. Need some more seat time with it, but good initial impressions.

 

I just installed the Gryphon in my 2000 5.4L and all I can say is that it holds up to its reputation. The install was extremely simple, and loading your own 'customized' tunes only takes a few minutes. Immediately after install, I set it to tune 2 which is the canned tow tune, and drove it around. I noticed immediately the get up is has way down low and how the tune allows the gears to wind out a little longer for towing purposes. After my initial runs to shake everything down, I pulled back into the driveway and adjusted things like tire size, rear gears, and the shift firmness. I set the 1-2 shift to level 5 the 2-3 to level 5 and kept the 3-4 at 0. Then I took another drive. It was about 60 degrees yesterday so the conditions couldn't be better. The truck ran better than ever, and shifts were very fast. Another thing I noticed was how well the truck stayed in the RPM's after a shift. This is also one of the benefits of the tow tune.

Overall I am very impressed with the canned tunes, and I cannot wait to burn through this last 1/4 tank in order to pump in some Premium fuel for the Performance tune. I emailed Corey my HEX code, so now I start my wait for the custom tunes I ordered. Definately wakes up the truck, and it gets out of its own way even better than before. I have always been impressed with the 5.4L, and now I have a whole new respect for it. Couldn't be more happy.

I have the MPH, RPM, IAT, and ECT on my screen. I like to see what the Intake Air Temp is, and the Cyl. Head temp. So far, I am having fun with this tuner, and cannot wait to hook up the trailer and really test it out, as soon as I get the custom tunes to account for my slight lean condition due to the CAI and exhaust.

Thank you again Corey and Bill, I received a bunch of little goodies in with my gryphon; candies, stickers, calendars, magnets, etc. You guys are truely awesome, and great at what you do. Looking forward to the custom tunes!!

 

Got to run it a little harder today on my way home from work. Now I can tell that level 2 would be more of a towing tune, as is its program. It can get you moving quicker from a stop, but you can seem to sense that after 45-50mph, it has done it's job. I'm sure the performance tune picks up where the tow tune leaves off, I'm assuming, with more of a kick from 30 mph on up to the speed limiter. I am very pleased with the shifting and how much more spirited the engine feels. I also just got my plugs changed last Friday, so that probably helps too. Even though I'm jumping on the pedal a little bit, I am keeping my eye on my instant mpg PID too. It's amazing how such subtle pedal inputs can affect that reading. I used to drive a VW TDI that got 40+mpg, so I'm aware of how little driving differences can add up. Our Honda Odyssey has the real time mpg meter. I've shown my wife how to use it, but she doesn't care. I will report how much mpg I gain when I decide to control myself a little better.

 

You're hooked, you'll want to never be without it!

 

OK, running level 2 for a week now. First tank of gas lasted nearly 50 miles more than previous tanks. Can't say I was always easy on the gas pedal either. Did get new plugs same day as the Gryphon, so who knows exactly how much either contributed. Mileage for this tank was at 14.7 mpg. That was probably 80% city driving. Will stick with level 2 for this tank before trying out level 3.

 

My experience, when I bought an Edge (now converted to a Gryphon) is that I got about a 2 mpg increase in mileage while towing over the stock tune. Bill's custom towing tune increased that by about 0.7 mpg more. Everyone's mileage will vary, of course, but I'm confident you'll see an increase too.

- Jack

 

Got my box today and the Gryphon is installed on stock level 2. Now I just have to wait for my custom tunes.

 

I have been driving around on the Performance Tune 3 and after about a week and a half, I can see how the PCM adjusts to your driving style and every day it seems to perform even better. I can't wait to see how the custom tune does. The Gryphon rocks!

 

dumb question but where do you get a gryphon tune?

 

www.powerhungryperformance.com

 

I will be getting mine on Tuesday directly from them at their site. I spoke with Corey over the phone and she was really helpful. Can't wait til Tuesday.

 

Not a dumb question, actually one of the better questions I have heard lately.

 

LOL a.k.a. our house. We're looking forward to meeting you -- we don't usually get to meet our customers in person!