Interested to find out just how much a chip in a 2000 5.4L will really increase the HP and Torque.
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Wow, 100 ft lbs. Thats alot, even if its just in that area!

 

Dear Dustoff,

They are so far responding basically the same as the 1999 5.4's. I talked to Craig at Superchips, and got some other info as well. The 4.6 and the 5.4 automatic F-150's use a downshift delay in the stock program, and the Superchip gets rid of *that* as well, which is a welcome relief to anyone trying to pass another vehicle. One other very interesting thing that Craig told me was that Ford is causing the torque converter to lock up about half-way thru second gear, and that causes torque to drop dramatically during a dyno plot, and so when that happens, the gain from the Superchip program changes is closer to 100 lbs./ft. of torque, just during that point, (meaning from about half-way thru 2nd until redline) due to them delaying the onset of TQ lockup at full-throttle in second gear. My point is, that it's getting harder and harder to just spit out one number for the power gain, because the automakers are doing so many different things that hurt performance, that we improve in the Superchip, but that really cannot be advertised as a maximum gain, like that 100 lbs./ft. during the second half of 2nd gear when accelerating hard. It's real and it's there, so that is why I mention it, but it really wouldn't be a fair thing to claim that the Superchip is going to add 100 lbs./ft. of torque, because it's what we call a "transitional" area of gain, so to speak, and not available at any other time.

The end result is that the Superchip simply represents the absolute best bang-for-the-buck performance enhancer you can buy for these vehicles. Nothing else for roughly a coupla hundred bucks can do so much for your vehicle as the Superchip, whether you have an automatic or a manual transmission. OK, chip-seller mode off now.

In terms of what can you expect the Superchip to improve your 0-60 and 1/4 mile times by, most people who are reporting those results are getting 4-5 tenths off those times with a 5.4 automatic on average. Some have gotten more, but that's the rough average of what you can expect.

I hope this gives you some information that will help,

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

 

Superchips_Distributor,

Thanks for the info! Very interesting.

My truck has no modifications yet (except the addition of a K&N air filter)...and I am able to go from 0-60 mph in 7.8/7.9 seconds. It would be interesting to see what a superchip could do with this time...and passing power. Passing power is my major interest.

Does FORD consider the use of a superchip an act that would void the warranty? Have they specifically said one way or the other?

Thanks again!

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Dear Dustoff,

It's the law that determines whether your warranty is affected, and it's called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. To answer your question, no, the Superchip will not affect any new vehicle or extended vehicle warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act was designed to protect thsoe of us who choose to use aftermarket parts, and it prevented the automakers from establishing a monopoly on replacement parts too. Very important legislation, it was enacted in 1983.

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

 

Thanks again for the information..I look forward to purchasing a superchip in the near future.

 

Has anyone installed a chip in their 2000 5.4L yet? If so..do you feel it was a good choice? There is already a ton of power and torque...and from what I have read..the H.P. gain for the chipped 5.4L is not that much..15-20 h.p.

Is their a noticeable "seat of the pants" feeling?

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29hp and 45ftlbs I believe.

 

Those are respectable numbers!

Thanks fast46!

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Ill take another 30hp and 50ftlbs any day! Thatll add a couple more truck lengths of defeat for the Chevy!

 

Put one in my truck and love it .. 2000 5.4l 4x4 XLT Sc.

 

Dear Dustoff,

The gains on the 5.4 for 2000 is running about the same as before, 26-28 hp and 42-46 lbs./ft. of torque, depending on the code and the exact vehicle. 29-30 hp is a bit too much to expect, I'd say, but perhaps teh best way to think of it is simply a 10%-12% power-gainer, in terms of horsepower gain. The torque gain runs 15%-18%, in terms of percentages. I just find it easier to describe in relevant terms by saying to expect about a 10%-12% power gain.

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

 

Mike those numbers are still AWESOME in my book. Sometimes, I dont like saying 10% more because it does sound small. I like saying a bigger number like 25 more. Makes it sound better, IMHO.

 

Down the road, I would like to add a chip to my 2000. Most members posting on this board will accept nothing less than the Superchip. I have absorbed a lot of Mike T's comments and will definitely get with him when the time comes, as I greatly respect all of your advice. The numbers are definitely good enough. One thing puzzles me though. Why does our own online store advertise the Hypertech Programmer (which is only available for the 98's, no less) and nothing for the Superchip. The demand is definitely there. Mike, what's the deal? Why doesn't Superchip deal directly with F150online, or am I missing somehing?

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