Hey,
I know I read it somewhere awhile back. But search isn't working and I've been reading for 228 minutes (according to aol)trying to find it. Soooo, can someone tell me about installing chips and whether you should modify perfomance items first vs after?
I appologize and thank you in advance.

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'98 XLT 4.6 SC 4x2,
Black SB flareside,
ARE Tonneau,
Lined,
Tinted,
Deflected,
Mini-Disked,
Amped,
Subbed 2x12,
K&Ned,
B-B-B-M-F
Goin' thru tires fast.

 

It doesn't matter which order
I added the air filter first, cat-back second and the chip third. Other's have started with the chip. But it doesn't matter. Your computer is a continuous learning one, so after each mod, it learns

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97F150 XLT SC 4x4 Flairside 4.6 V8 5sp Dk Toreador Red, 3.55LS
ARE tonneau cover, p255/70rx16 tires (came w/235), Superchip
Pioneer CD w/4 Polk Speakers & Clarion APA5240amp, skid plates
bed liner, side window deflectors, reese hitch, K&N air filter
40s-2chamber Flowmaster, Bosch +4 spark plugs, rustproofing
Better Built Stainless nerf bars

 

I followed the same as Tina except I added a TransGo Shift Kit and then the Superchips. I and the Superchips/computer are still learning.


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97 F-150,4.6, Reg Cab, Flareside, Air Aid Kit, TransGo Shift Kit,
Superchips, Gibson Single Cat Back, ******* Bed Cover,
EGR Bug Shield, XL Full Length Running Boards,
Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs

 

Dear MarkG,

First, welcome to F150online! Second, with the Superchip, you can install it in any order you like, because it's a "flash" design, meaning it can always be updated. Also, it depends on exactly *what* modifications you are talking about doing. For example, just about anything you do to reduce restriction on either the intake or the exhaust side will help power, and will work well with the Superchip, so things like K&N air filters, the Airaid kit, headers, or a cat-back exhaust system, none of those things requires a custom program, so no adjustment to the Superchip is required. The only time you need to adjust your Superchip program is when you do *major* mechanical modifications, things such as superchargers, ported cylinder heads, camshaft changes, etc. The nice thing about the Superchip is even if you install a supercharger, say, 5 years after you get your Superchip, your investment is still protected, you can have your Superchip updated for a small custom programming fee.

The Superchip was changed to a "flash" design 3-4 years ago, in response to customers who wanted to be able to install the Superchip first, because it adds the most power.

So you're protected when you purchase the Superchip, and you can install it at any time. Most people do it first, simply because it's the best bang-for-the-buck, but you can do it anytime.

If you are interested in the Superchip, we provide a special exclusive discount to F150online members, please contact me privately for the details, our contact info is below.

Welcome again to F150online!

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

 

Thanks Tina, tellenberger and Mike,
I appreciate the info. And I'll be e-mailing you soon Mike.

Mark G

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'98 XLT 4.6 SC 4x2,
Black SB flareside,
ARE Tonneau,
Lined,
Tinted,
Deflected,
Mini-Disked,
Amped,
Subbed 2x12,
K&Ned,
B-B-B-M-F
Goin' thru tires fast.



[This message has been edited by Mark G (edited 08-18-1999).]