Hi Mike,

I've been reading your commentary on the Superchip, and it's been really helpful. It's the reason I've pretty much decided to go with the Superchip. My first choice was the JET Powertech performance module. I haven't seen anybody mention this product. Could tell me what the differences are, advantages/disadvantages, etc. between the Superchips and JET? Thanks in advance and keep up the great work!

------------------
99 F150 S/C Flareside 4x4 ORP 5.4L Artic White, Tow, Captain's chairs, Ford nerf bars, Longtek grill guard, K&N GII on order, Superchip, Hellwig rear anti-sway, and Gibson single side-swept cat-back in the works--whooyah!!

 

Ill let Mike tell ya the advantages/disadvantages. Ill tell you something though. Everyone here knows the Superchip is better!

------------------
1999 Ford F150 XLT 4x2, Cloth Seats, Amazon green, 16" All season tires, Soft Tonneau Cover, CD Player, 4.6 liter Triton V8, 3:55 ls, towing package, 4 speed auto, K&N Airfilter, soon Superchip and K&N GEN II.

Fast46Triton

The Terminator!

 

Hi Ricky154,

You don't see much mention of anything other than the Superchip here primarily because the Superchip is the only product that works all the time, the rest only work when you are at wide-open throttle (WOT), so it's a much more thoroughly developed product, that makes much more power. JET's product is perhaps the worst of the bunch, because it doesn't actually reprogram anything. It's merely a data-intercept device, which captures incoming sensor data, and then alters the data thru voltage manipulation, to trick the computer into thinking it's colder outside than it really is, and it dumps in additional spark advance at WOT as a result. You can maybe get 7-9, maybe 10 horsepower on the 5.4 V-8 with that technique, and it's $295 MSRP, for a $20 handful of parts, and little true R&D.

The Superchip actually reprograms the ECU, calibrating it for best overall driveability and performance. It removes the top speed limiter on most vehicles, and completely recalibrates the shift characteristics of the electronically controlled automatic transmissions. The shift delays are removed, as are the spark retards in transitional areas for both manual and automatic vehicles. It basically makes your vehicle feel as if it had a bigger engine, and the automatics leap ahead nicely on the WOT 1-2 upshift, instead of laying down from the spark retard after the upshift before accelerating hard again.

Superchips invented this industry back in 1983, and is the only chipmaker to ever be hired directly by the automakers, including Ford, Rover, Porsche, Honda, Renault, etc., etc.

And by now, just about everyone here is ready to puke from reading this same sales spiel from me over and over, and I apologize!! Unfortunately, I just don't know how to better point out the basic differences between the respective companies products. It's the salesman in me, and the best thing a salesman can have is the best product of it's kind; in this field, it's the Superchip. It's easy to make more power at WOT; there are no emissions standards that have to be met during WOT operation, a little-known clause of the emissions regulations, so if that's all you change, you don't have to go to the expense and trouble of emissions compliance certification. It's another story to modify all parameters that can aid driveability, and that's the key; Superchips' number one priority is driveability, and making the overall driving experience more fun. And that takes come real R&D know-how, which is only available with the Superchip product.

I hope that gives you the info you're looking for. If you'd like to discuss any of this in further detail, feel free to give me a call.

Bests,

------------------
Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com

 

That's it! I'm sold!! Thanks Mike. I'm a little tight on the finances right now 'cause I'm gettin' "hitched" at the end of the month. But, as soon as I'm back from h'mooning, Superchips - here I come.

------------------
99 F150 S/C Flareside 4x4 ORP 5.4L Artic White, Tow, Captain's chairs, Ford nerf bars, Longtek grill guard, K&N GII on order, Superchip, Hellwig rear anti-sway, and Gibson single side-swept cat-back in the works--whooyah!!

 

Okay Mike...how much is that puppy for my '97 5.4 4x4 SC auto?

BLake

 

Dear Blake,

It's normally $265, but we have a special discount exclusively for the members of F150online, that reduces that price by quite a bit. Please contact me privately for that special price. My contact info is below for your convenience!

------------------
Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com

 

Dear Ricky154,

So you're getting married at the end of the month, eh? Congratulations!

Take your time, enjoy your honeymoon. And when you recover financially, we'll be here whenever you're ready.

I wish you and your fiance all the best,

------------------
Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com

 

Thanks, Mike!
It's already turnin' out to be one great party. And, you'll be hearin' from me when I get back. Thanks for all your support and the well-wishes!

 

Test

------------------

~Tuxedo Mask~

 

Don't think you're getting all the facts about the JET Power Module. It is NOT tuned for only W.O.T., but for ALL angles. The Module for my OBDII is NOT an in-line "signal tricker", but a REAL plug-in Module that plugs into the same computer port as the Superchip. I've noticed a major upgrade to the quality of the transmission shifting (at ALL throttle angles), good feeling torque (at ALL throttle angles) and very intense acceleration when I want to GO. The unit that plugs in-line between the computer and the wiring might be for the older style computers... or for the 300, 302, 351 and 460's. I'm very pleased with my JET POWERED F-150.
---
1998 Nascar Official Truck:
JET Power Module, JET under-drive Power Pulleys, K&N Filter, Gibson Muffler and 3.73 Performance Rear Axle.


------------------

~Tuxedo Mask~

 

I'm glad you like your JET unit, truly I am. Car & Driver just finished testing the JET unit, along with the Superchip, Hypertech's unit, and a few others. The Superchip was the only product that showed actual power gains according to Car & Driver, (and no, Superchips doesn't advertise there, so there's none of that bias trying to please an advertiser) either on part-throttle, or full-throttle. The *only* one. This test was done on a Ford Contour, and will be printed in the next couple of months, or so we hear from the writer at Car & Driver.

In addition, we will be doing another shootout, comparing the Hypertech, the Superchip, and the JET unit on a late-model F-150. As soon as the dates have been confirmed, I'll let everyone know. In every single published chip shootout among the major chipmakers, Superchips has always won hands down. The reporters most common statement is always that the Superchip is the only one they can feel in the seat of their pants.

Nobody is trying to mislead anyone here, and I hope you continue to enjoy your purchase.

Have fun,

------------------
Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com

 

Well, I'm not *that* happy with the JET Power Module NOW. Just blew past a 1996 1500 Chevrolet today like it was sitting still... till my truck went to sleep @ 95mph Damn speed-limiter is still there!!! Already E-mailed Superchips with my computer code. BTW, the Superchip is 35.00 cheaper!

------------------

~Tuxedo Mask~

-----

1998 Nascar Official Truck:

-JET Power Module

-JET Power Pulleys

-Gibson Muffler(retaining *stock* Roush dual tailpipe tip)

-K&N Filter

-3.73 Performance Rear Axle

-Nascar soft Tonneau Cover

-Little White Chihuahua

 

Dear 1998NascarF150,

We have a special discount for all F150online members, that lowers the price Superchips gave you ($265 list)a lot more, so if you want a Superchip, and want to pay the lowest price for it, give us a shout, our contact info is below.

It's your choice, the product is the same, it's just a matter of what you pay for it.

Best of luck, whatever you do.

And welcome to F150online, by the way!

------------------
Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com



[This message has been edited by Superchips_Distributor (edited 07-20-1999).]

 

MAN!! This is good stuff!
What a site!
Thanks for the little written shootout there, guys.

Hey, Nascar, what's a power pulley?
What's it do? Where does it install? Can a shade-tree mechanic like me install one? How much does it cost? Is it worth it? You know, some of the details. Thanks.

Rick.

------------------
99 F150 S/C Flareside 4x4 ORP 5.4L Oxford White, Tow, Captain's chairs, Ford nerf bars, Longtek grill guard, K&N GII on order, Superchip, Hellwig rear anti-sway, and Gibson single side-swept cat-back in the works--whooyah!!

 

The Pulleys are JET Underdrive Pulleys. Basically your getting bigger pulleys for your accessories and a smaller crank pulley. The JET Pulleys are right @ $300.00 for my 1998 4.6 F-150. Mine have been on about 2 weeks and I haven't run into any problems yet. Not really too hard to put on, but you do need the proper fan clutch wrench and (depending on application) you may need a puller for the crank pulley.

------------------

~Tuxedo Mask~

-----

1998 Nascar Official Truck:

-JET Power Module

-JET Power Pulleys

-Gibson Muffler(retaining *stock* Roush dual tailpipe tip)

-K&N Filter

-3.73 Performance Rear Axle

-Nascar soft Tonneau Cover

-Little White Chihuahua