HYDRA CHIP™

DEPENDABLE POWER AT YOUR COMMAND

Hydra Chip™: The only 7.3L PCM chip that gives you full, absolute control

This Isn’t Just a Chip — It’s Total Control

When you buy a Hydra Chip™, you’re not just buying hardware. You’re getting access to world-class tuning.

Every Hydra Chip includes FREE access to our full library of calibrations for stock 7.3L trucks. You decide what power levels go on your chip. You decide how your truck behaves.

Programming is done with our easy HydraFlash software, which gives you full control right from your laptop.
HydraFlash requires Windows.

Need different files later? No stress. Everything is handled by email. You never have to mail your chip in.

Built-In Safety Comes Standard

Every Hydra Chip™ includes:

  • [00] Bypass Mode – runs the truck on the factory tune

  • [nS] No Start Mode – built-in anti-theft protection

On top of that, you get 15 additional positions you can program with tunes from our database.

You choose what goes where.

Important:
[00] and [nS] are not switch-on-the-fly. You must shut the truck off and cycle the key to enter or exit those modes.

Hydra Chip™ Features

  • Easy-to-read two-digit removable switch

  • Switch-on-the-fly control while driving

  • 17 total positions (including Bypass and No Start)

  • Free HydraFlash software for programming

  • Supports all 7.3L Powerstroke calibrations

  • Free access to Power Hungry’s full calibration library

  • Free modified valve body versions for many tunes

  • Optional modified injector tuning (one-time fee)

  • Works with PATS-equipped vehicles

  • Program one tune or all 17 — your call

  • Printable tune list for easy reference

  • Optional USB extension cable lets you program without removing the chip

  • Read factory PCM files directly through the chip

  • Made in the USA wherever possible, with final assembly in Georgia

Popular Calibrations Available

Stock & Diagnostic

  • 0 HP Stock

  • 0 HP Modified Stock (for diagnostics)

Towing Tunes

  • 25 HP Extremely Heavy Tow (12,500+ lbs)

  • 40 HP Heavy Tow (10,000–12,500 lbs)

  • 65 HP Moderate Tow (7,500–10,000 lbs)

  • 80 HP Light Tow (up to 7,500 lbs)

Daily Driving

  • 40 HP Daily Driver

  • 65 HP Daily Driver

  • 80 HP Daily Driver

Performance

  • 65 HP Performance

  • 80 HP Performance

  • 100 HP Performance*

  • 100 HP Race*

  • 120 HP Race*

  • 140 HP Extreme*‡

Utility & Safety

  • High Idle (1,000 / 1,100 / 1,200 RPM)

  • Anti-Theft Mode

  • Whisper Mode™ (quiet drive-thru mode)

  • Valet Mode (25 / 35 / 45 mph)

  • Teen Driver™ (65 or 75 mph speed limit)

Important Power Limits (Read This)

  • 1994½–1997 trucks: Limited to about 80 HP

  • Early 1999 trucks: Limited to about 100 HP

  • Power limits are due to factory injector size

  • Manual transmission trucks have fewer tune options

Some trucks may handle more, but power gains are never guaranteed.

Tunes That Require Custom Calibration

Custom tuning is required for trucks with:

  • Modified injectors

  • Built transmissions

  • Alternate fuels

  • Engine internal changes

  • Large or twin turbo setups

  • Upgraded high-pressure oil systems

  • Power adders (nitrous, water/meth, propane)

If your truck is modified, call before ordering.

Vehicle Compatibility

  • Designed for 1994½–2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesels

  • Does NOT work on 7.3L IDI trucks

  • Does NOT work on early 1994 “Turbo Diesel” IDI engines

Not sure what engine you have? Call us and we’ll help.

Restrictions

This product cannot be sold or used in California due to CARB regulations.

Customer Reviews

Great Customer Service and Absolutely Killer Chip!

Can’t say enough good stuff about my experiences with PHP! Their email responses (Dylan is who I worked with) were prompt and answered all of my questions clearly and directly. Once I received my Hydra Chip™ and Opened it up I was impressed with the presentation of everything in the box. Installation of the Hydra Chip™ is very straight forward and simple (Just make sure to get enough of the silicone off of the PCM and don’t clean the contacts all of the way down to copper!). My Box/Hex Code for my truck was not in their software so I shot an email over to Dylan since on the Hydra help page it says they will recommend another Box/Hex code for your truck, which he did very quickly. Programming the chip is very easy with minimal confusion. My truck is basically stock with only an upgraded 3″ downpipe and 4″ straight pipe exhaust and holy cow did these tunes wake it up! I figured it would come to life a little bit but not nearly as much as it did! On the 80hp performance tune my truck will chirp 4th! ESSENTIALLY STOCK! I can’t wait to start doing more power mods to the truck… My only complaint is that the ribbon cable that goes from the chip to the display could be about a foot longer, but by no means would that stop me from buying another one. 5 out of 5 for everyone over at PHP, they have another very satisfied customer who will be coming back for more products!

Cameron L. on 07/13/2017

Hydra Chip™

Night and day difference coming from the edge evo. The Hydra Chip™ has a lot smoother power over a wider rpm range, lower egt’s and less smoke for the same horsepower tune. So far I’ve tried tunes for the original hex file for my truck and the recommended hex file and I like the older tunes better, the trans shifts firmer, they feel like they have more power and lower egt’s at w.o.t. cruising egt’s and pulling hills at part throttle are about the same between the two. The one thing I like about the newer tunes though is the converter doesn’t unlock on down shifts.

Steve H. on 04/15/2017

Best buy so far!

I have had multiple 7.3s, I put larger I hectors in my truck and she ran rough!! I put the Hydra Chip™ on with power hungry get tunes and man has my truck come alive!! And what’s awesome is when I do the fuel system or the trans next I can just plug my computer in and BAM new tunes! This chip and the es saved my truck. I could not be happier (unless it also gave me like 30mpg).

Andrew G. on 04/14/2017