QUADZILLA Power QZ8PS73L Arachnid 8 Position 7.3 Powerstroke Chip Instruction Manual
- September 21, 2024
- QUADZILLA Power
Table of Contents
QUADZILLA Power QZ8PS73L Arachnid 8 Position 7.3 Powerstroke Chip
Specifications
- Product Name: Quadzilla Arachnid 8-Position Chip
- Model Numbers: QZ8PS73L, QZ8PS73LXXXX
- Compatibility: 1994 – 2003 Ford 7.3L and 98 – 02 Dodge DieselTrucks
Product Usage Instructions
- The package includes a configurable 8 and 6-Position Chip/Switch, wires, installation instructions, switch knob, hex wrench, Scotch-Brite pad, alcohol wipe, and vinyl sticker.
- Disconnect both batteries.
- Locate the PCM on the firewall on the driver’s side next to the outside wall of the truck.
- Remove the wiring harness using a 10mm socket to unbolt it from the ECU.
FAQ
- Is the Quadzilla Arachnid chip compatible with all diesel trucks?
- The chip is compatible with 1994 – 2003 Ford 7.3L and 98 – 02 Dodge diesel trucks.
- What should I do if the PCM codes of the product and my truck do not match?
- Do not install the chip if the PCM codes do not match, as it will void your warranty.
- Can I use the chip in California or CARB states?
- No, the product is not CARB-legal and cannot be sold or used in California or CARB states.
Warranty
- Products purchased under Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) will not be eligible for warranty through Quadzilla Power, LLC. See pages 14-15 for more warranty information.
Introduction
- Thank you for your purchase of a Quadzilla Arachnid.
- We hope you’ll be more than satisfied with the increased performance our product provides.
- Don’t let your friends be slow and be sure to tell your fellow diesel truck owners about Quadzilla.
- This product may alter the technician’s ability to use diagnostic equipment.
- Please remove this Quadzilla product when taking your truck into a service facility.
- Installation of this product indicates the BUYER has read and understands this agreement and the ‘Disclaimer of Liability’ agreement contained at the end of this document and accepts its terms and conditions.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS A HIGH
- PERFORMANCE PRODUCT. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- Before beginning the installation of your new 8-position Chip, read these instructions in their entirety. Make sure you understand the steps and possess the skills required to install this product. If you have any questions regarding the installation please contact your dealer before starting the installation process.
- When routing wires, pay special attention to avoiding any moving, sharp, or hot engine components.
- It is recommended to disconnect both batteries before installation.
- The installation of this product indicates that the buyer has read, understands, and agrees to all disclaimers mentioned in this booklet.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT INSTALL IF THE PCM CODES OF THIS PRODUCT AND YOUR TRUCK DO NOT MATCH, DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Required Tools
- SIDE CUTTERS RAZOR BLADE OR KNIFE
- 1/2” WRENCH 10MM SOCKET/WRENCH
- 7MM SOCKET/ WRENCH 13MM SOCKET
- 2MM ALLEN WRENCH DRILL
- 1/4” OR 3/8” RATCHET 3/8” DRILL BIT
- 9/16” DRILL BIT 1/8” DRILL BIT
8-position chip Power Levels
- SW01: Stock
- SW05: Daily Driving
- SW02: High Idle
- SW06: Performance
- SW03: Tow1
- SW07: Race
- SW04: Tow2 (More HP)
- SW08: Beast Mode
Power Levels will vary based on the PCM code
For 6-Position and other custom tuned Arachnids, contact the tuning company
for power levels and other tuning details
Installation Instructions
1994.5-1997 Installation Instructions
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Disconnect both batteries.
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Locate your PCM. All modelswill have the PCM on thefirewall on the driver’s sidenext to the outside wall of thetruck. Refer to the examplediagram on the previous pageand to picture A-1.
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Remove the wiring harnessusing a 10mm socket tounbolt the harness from theECU.
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Remove the 10mm nuts onthe top and bottom of theECU mount and remove thegasket seal and mount that isplaced around the ECU as shown in A-2. This gasket and mount can bedifficult to remove the first time. The PCM code may be visible at thispoint using a mirror or camera. If the PCM code does not match or is notcompatible with the PCM code of the device, stop the installation andcontact Quadzilla or your local dealer for more information.
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Loosen the fender well liner closest to the firewall. Remove the 8mm bolt securing the fender well to the frame. Loosen the fuse panel nuts with an 11mm socket; (they don’t need to be removed completely).
Remove the 7/32” outer fender well bolts on the half of the fender well liner closest to the firewall or driver’s side door. Slide the PCM out of the socket. -
(Optional) – Remove the parking brake pedal by removing the (3) 13mmnuts. After removing those nuts, you can swing the parking brake out of the way and view the hole where the PCM was located. Remember to hook the parking brake back up after the installation.
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Route the switchwire around the body pillar as shown in A-3, not through the hole the parking brake assembly uses.
Run the switch wire out of the hole for the PCM in the firewall. -
Double-check the PCM code to make sure that it is compatible with the purchased chip. If the codes do not match or you have questions, contact Quadzilla Power or your preferred dealer to verify the compatibility of the chip.
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Remove the plastic cover on the back of the PCM to get access to the PCM’s contacts for the chip. This cover is shown in A-4.
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Thoroughly clean the contacts of all protective coatings on both sides of the circuit board as shown in A-5 and A-6. Some excess protective coating can be removed using a dull knife or a scraping tool. Be careful not to remove the actual pad and only the gel like covering. Use the included Scotch Brite™ pad to finish cleaning the pads.
Make sure that the silver surface of the contacts has been thoroughly scuffed.
It is preferable to have a small amount of the copper showing on the contacts.
Most installation issues are a result of not having these contacts cleaned properly. -
Plug the wire into the chip and plug the chip into the PCM.
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Use the enclosed 4”x6” vinyl sticker to cover the chip to hold it in place and to reduce the amount of dust that can be introduced into the PCM as shown in A-7.
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Carefully slide the PCM back into place in the enclosure making sure that the wire is not pinched or pulled.
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Replace the gasket seal and mount over the PCM and replace the (2) 10mm nuts. See A-8.
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Replace the main wiring harness and reattach the wiring with the 10mm bolt.
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Re-attach the battery cables.
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Test the switch to make sure the installation is right – turn the key to the run position and make sure the wait to start turns on and back off again. With the switch in the 2nd or 3rd position depending on tuning, the truck should idle near 1100RPMs. If the truck idles high near 1100RPMs, the switch is working. If there is no high idle in any position, remove the PCM and make sure the contacts are clean, then try again.
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Replace the parking brake and reapply the (3) 10mm nuts. See A-9.
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Replace the fender well liner by re-attaching the 8MM bolt to the frame, tighten the (2) 10mm nuts and re-attach the removed 7/32” outside bolts. See A-10.
1999-2003 Installation Instructions
- Disconnect both batteries.
- Locate your PCM. All models will have the PCM on the firewall on the driver’s side next to the outside wall of the truck. Refer to the example diagram 4 and A-11.
- Remove the wiring harness using a 10mm socket to unbolt the harness from the PCM.
- Remove the (2) 7mm bolts securing the PCM to the mount. On standard transmission vehicles it may be necessary to remove the full bracket mount of the PCM by removing the two 10mm bolts securing the bracket to the body and the firewall.
- Double-check the PCM code to make sure that it is compatible with the purchased chip. If the codes do not match or you have questions, contact Quadzilla Power or your preferred dealer to verify the compatibility of the chip.
- Remove the plastic cover on the back of the PCM to get access to the PCM’s contacts for the chip.
- Thoroughly clean the contacts of all protective coatings on both sides of the circuit board. Some excess protective coating can be removed using a dull knife or a scraping tool. Be careful not to remove the actual pad and only the gel like covering. Use the included Scotch Brite™ pad to finish cleaning the pads. Make sure that the silver surface of the contacts has been thoroughly scuffed. It is preferable to have a small amount of the copper showing on the contacts. Most installation issues are a result of not having these contacts cleaned properly.
- Drill a 3/8” hole in the black enclosure for the switch wire to pass through. Do not remove more of the plastic than necessary as it will aid in keeping the chip from moving once installed. Route the wire through the hole in the black plastic enclosure.
- Plug the wire into the chip and plug the chip into the PCM as shown in A-14.
- Use the enclosed 4”x6” vinyl sticker to cover the chip to hold it in place and to reduce the amount of dust that can be introduced into the PCM.
- Carefully slide the PCM back into place in the enclosure making sure that the wire is not pinched or pulled.
- Install the (2) 7mm bolts to hold the ECU in place. (Replace the (2) 10mm bolts if needed on the manual transmission vehicles).
- Replace the main wiring harness and reattach the wiring with the 10mm bolt.
- Replace the battery cables.
- Test the switch to make sure the installation is right – turn the key to the run position and make sure the wait to start turns on and back off again. With the switch in the 2nd or 3rd position depending on tuning, the truck should idle near 1100RPMs, if it idles high at 1100RPMs, the switch is working.
If there is no high idle in any position, remove the PCM and make sure the contacts are clean, then try again.
Switch Installation Instructions
- Route the switchwire to your desired location for the switch.
- Mark a location to drill a 3/8” hole for the switch to enter.
- Mark a location to drill a 1/8” hole 3/8” center to center from the 3/8” hole for the locating lug as shown in A-15. Before drilling, test the alignment of the switch and wire to ensure the wire isn’t kinked or bent drastically. If your switch has a flat side on the actuator, align the locating lug to point the opposite direction of where you want position 1 to be.
- Drill the holes previously marked.
- Apply the position sticker in the desired location.
- Turn the switch all the way to the left in first position.
- Remove the nut from the switch but leave the lock washer and stop ring in place, being careful not to let the stop ring out of position.
- Put the switch through the 3/8” hole and align the alignment knob with the 1/8” hole. Tighten the nut onto the switch finger tight only.
- Turn the actuator all the way to the left in the first position. Loosen the hex set screw in the knob to allow the knob to be placed over the actuator.
- Align the indicator on the knob with the “1” on the sticker and then tighten the set screw down to keep it in place.
- Secure any extra low hanging wire with the provided zip ties.
- Enjoy the extra power!
6-Position Stickers available upon request. More information regarding changing switch positions on the following page.
Changing Amount of Switch Positions (Optional)
- Remove the nut, lock the washer, and stop the ring from the switch.
- Turn the actuator to the left to the first position.
- Place the stop ring in the hole after the number of desired positions. For example, if you would like 6 positions, place the ring in between numbers 6 and 7.
- Place the washer back onto the switch and tighten the nut.
6 Postion stickers are available upon request.
Arachnid Chip Burner
- With the new Arachnid Chip Burner by Quadzilla Power, you now can load your 7.3L custom tunes onto your Arachnid! In under a minute, you can load all 8 of your tunes onto the Arachnid and have it ready for installation.
- Compatible with any 256k, and most 224k, unencrypted 7.3 tune files, the Arachnid Burner makes it easy to load custom tunes onto your Arachnid in a fraction of the time of the competition. Have less than 8 tunes? Follow the guide above to adjust the switch to the amount of tunes loaded!
Tech Support
Please contact your dealer for all Tech Support before contacting Quadzilla
Power. Your dealer should be able to provide you with any assistance you might
need. If further assistance is needed, Quadzilla Power, LLC can be reached by
the phone number or e-mail address below. Any messages/e-mails received will
be returned within the next business day.
- 801-872-5472
- tech@quadzillapower.com
- Ask a question online:
- www.quadzillapower.com/contact-support/
Hours of operation
- Monday – Thursday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MST
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Modules returned in NEW CONDITION, as determined and verified by Quadzil.
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on the outside of the box and be visible to the receiver, or they will be
refused. Returns and exchanges must be shipped pre-paid or they will be
refused.
Damage to any items that occurred during shipping due to improper packaging is
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For any item not covered under WARRANTY, the customer is responsible for all
charges that include, but is not limited to: repair work, replacement of
parts, replacement of items, and shipping back to the customer. Quadzilla is
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This does include improper care and installation. Unclaimed items sent in for
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Please contact your dealer for additional products available for your vehicle.
Warranty
- All QUADZILLA Performance Modules, Tuners, and units are covered by a one-year unlimited mileage warranty to the original purchaser when purchased at MAP (except for Quadzilla authorized sales).
- Purchases from unauthorized dealers will not be warranted.
- Products are only eligible for a warranty when registered at quadzillapower.com/Warranty_Card/.
WHAT IS WARRANTIED
- Any Performance Modules/Tuners Diesel Performance Enhancement Software specified for Cummins, Powerstroke, and, Duramax diesel engines, except those units sold exclusively for racing and/ or off-road use.
WHO IS COVERED BY WARRANTY
- The original purchaser of Performance Modules/Tuners who has completed the required warranty registration and provided proper proof of the original retail purchase and all other required information.
WHAT IS NOT WARRANTIED
Any Performance Modules/Tuners used for any type of racing or competition, any
off-road use, custom or modified applications, and any non-legal or industrial
applications. (These units are covered by a one-year unlimited mileage
warranty for both software and hardware.)
WHAT VOIDS THE WARRANTY
Incorrect Installation: The Performance Modules/Tuners must be installed
following the Quadzilla installation procedure as outlined in the product
literature that accompanies the Performance Modules/Tuners.
Physical damage to the unit due to improper care in installation or removal
will not be covered under this warranty. No Registration: Failure to register
your product within 90 days of purchase will void the one-year unlimited
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Any damaged, abused or modified Performance Modules/Tuners will not be
warranted. Products purchased under Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) will not be
eligible for warranty through Quadzilla Power, LLC.
EXTENT OF WARRANTY
Any defective Performance Modules/Tuners properly returned to QUADZILLA will
be replaced or repaired by QUADZILLA. QUADZILLA will not be responsible for
any other expenses incurred by the customer under the terms of this warranty,
nor shall it be responsible for any damages consequential, special,
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under no obligation to honor this warranty.
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receipt. Any shortages or errors must be reported to Quadzilla immediately.
Claims for shortages or damaged goods must be received within 3 days of
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packaging of damaged goods must be kept for inspection by the freight carrier.
RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
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exchanged products must be undamaged, or in “like new” condition. Damage
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customer. Unauthorized or refused merchandise are subject to a 20% restocking
fee.
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Disclaimer
- THIS IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCT. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK Do not use this product until you have carefully read the following agreement.
- This sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of this product. The installation of this product indicates that the BUYER has read and understands this agreement and accepts the terms and conditions.
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