cybweed, my rough idle cleared up some after installing the chip. It's not completely gone, but it's definitely better than before. I asked this same question before ordering and Mike said that Superchips makes no claim to smooth a rough idle (as that's not what it's intended for), but that several owners do notice an improvement.

There has been discussion of rough idle issues in the Engines section -- I found out some info from a very decent Ford tech. and posted it there. Good luck.

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Jim E. and Lariat R.,
Glad to see we finally have some more Central Coast members on this board!

Jim

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'99 F-250 LD 5.4L SC XLT 2WD 3.73LS in White/Silver (w/ EVERYTHING 'cept leather and engine block heater) --
Drivetrain Mods: SuperChip FlipChip, K&N filter w/ 3" Induction Tube Airbox Mod., IAS shocks, Flowmaster-70 3" cat-back exhaust, Mobil 1, & Bosch +4 plugs
Other Mods: SnugTop Hi-Liner & carpet kit, Donnelly electrochromatic/compass mirror, & SuperWhite 9007 bulbs
More mods to come... (Westin side bars, electric fan, and silver fender/wheel flares are next)

http://hometown.aol.com/jimorama/myh...ollection.html

 

I have had it back for the rought idle to two different service depts. They say it is normal, or that they don't know how to fix it yet. I have heard everything in the world that it could be on the message board, but no luck getting it fixed. I did the wire move thing, reboot the idle trim, and put in a K&N airfilter. I have also tried all three grades of gas in it and it seemed to perform better overall with midgrade fuel. Anyway, I thought the superchip might be helpful. I have tried everything else.


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F-150 2000, 4.6 V8, ICI nerf bars, Towing Pack. Automatic, XLT

 

Another thing on the rought idle. If it is normal then my guess is that the truck is set to idle to lean. With the spark advance etc from the superchip would it reset the engine to run less lean.

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F-150 2000, 4.6 V8, ICI nerf bars, Towing Pack. Automatic, XLT, K&N Airfilter

 

Hello, First time post, so be nice.
I was doing some searching and just using this site to feel myself around.
I've been looking to chip my truck and a friend told me about this site.
In my researching I came upon this topic, which says "superchip", so I started reading the posts and was finding interesting info, then I came upon the statement or what ever you may want to call it.

The "Statement" or "Comment" that says what gasoline is good and what ones are bad, I had to reread that statement on BP Gasoline .

I am a B P Gasoline Distributor and the word "DIRTY" really upset me.
How was this determination made, what finding do you have on B P Gasoline, that gave you the expertise to tell this gasoline rating?
Your comments please,and there must be others out there ,that sell these bad gases??
Just abit Upset, FS

 

Fullservice: I don't know about fuel being "dirty" either. But what I do know is that I tried running 3 tanks of each of the brands I consitered putting into my truck. I tried to keep my driving habits the same and was just seeing if there was any difference in mpg from one brand to the other. I found that my truck did'nt put out as many miles on the Exxon as the other gas brands I tried. So I wouldn't say Exxon was "dirty" but that it's addititives must be different than the other brands that I tried. After that, I no longer used Exxon. I didn't try BP, none in my general area.

 

Hey Mike, you want a PISSING contest, let me know and I'll meet you at where ever you want.
Also where do you get off abought me and MY buddies???
I posted what I know and that is that.
I hope that someone out there, see you as a a**hole and takes issue with the fact of your knowledge NOT of petroleum products...
It sounds like you got yourself in a corner and can't talk your way out..
Further more a** hole, I am going to take your post, regarding gasoline, and send it into the BP and Exxon regional offices.
HAVE a NICE DAY!!

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fordyfour

2000 4X2 Oxford
White/Harvest Gold
Flareside Lariat S/C
5.4L,3.55 Ls
Tow Package
True duals(Dynomax
Turbos), K&N Filter, with
a 71¢,3" PVC fresh air
tube
Super White Headlamps
JL 10" W0 sub (enclosed)
ALL amps and speakers
Kenwood
Superchip

 

Dear Cybweed,

Anything is possible, I suppose.

Feel free to give us a call and we'll be happy to discuss that in detail with you.

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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Online Superchip ordering system:https://www.f150online.com/scpp/index.html

 

By the MIKE, tell us all, of the refinerys and tank farms, that you have worked at???
You must have been a temp worker, cause you sure didn't learn anything on the job.

By the way, is there anything in this world THAT you haven't done????

 

I'm really curious why fordyfour has it out for Mike in a big big way. If Mike states what he believes to be true (right or wrong) and it goes against what anyone else believe - then let it go. Mike has the right to express his opinions.

I've watched as fordyfour has followed Mike on various threads of this message boards, riding his coattails, looking for any and all opportunities to slam him, his business and his opinions. He made snide remarks about Mike's decision to contribute to charity and now as resorted to thinly disguised name calling and physical threats.

I'm sure this thread will be locked shortly. That's a shame - people were sharing opinions and experiences with each other - then it stooped to name calling and threats. What a shame.

Tom in Tacoma (yes, I'm a personal friend of Mike's - but that has no bearing on anything I've just posted)

 

WOW, I feel partially responsible for starting this "pissing contest" with my question about F150 drive train control computer chips.
I purpose we settle this gasoline quality "pissing contest" in a more scientific way. I, who have no "axe to grind", will query an impartial petrolium engineering professor at a top engineering school and report back. The big issue as I read it is the relative energy value in equivalent premium gases.
Jim

 

Not just premium gases. I am curious as to the energy content per gallon, using consistent test and measurement bases, of regular octane gasoline also. Any help would be appreciated.

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2000 F-150 XLT Sport
Silver
4 door Supercab, Short Bed (Only way to fit in the garage)
17" Sport Wheels with BFG tires
4.6l V8, Auto Transmission (First one in 20 years)
In-Dash Single CD Player

Hopes and Dreams:
Spray-in Bedliner
K&N Filter
WMS Velocity Tube
FlowMaster Exhaust
Nerf Bars

 

Dear Jim,

No, don't feel responsible in any way. All you've done is try to get the information you need, and there's nothing wrong with that. That's what most of us are here for!



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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Online Superchip ordering system:https://www.f150online.com/scpp/index.html

 

I sure cant figure out why my truck has rough idle??? The kerosene from BP must not be refined enough (I just cant help putting my .02 in)

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1999 F150 4x4 XLT BLACK ORP 4.6 5 SPEED 3.55
LUND HOOD SHEILD
K&N
FLOWMASTER SERIES 40
PREMIUM SOUND W/CHANGER
PIONEER 6815's(for now)
SUPERCHIP
AIRBOX MOD
WAAG BRUSH GUARD

 

Fordyfour,

I quote from your post >Oh, you where "kinda' right on Exxon, but it mostly pertains to high population areas.<

Does this make you a partial "A" hole for agreeing? Be nice what goes around comes around.

Mr. Troyer has done a lot for the members of this list and so have others. Yet you attack him. Why not blast others for their opinions? He has never used foul language or blasphemed, he has never threatened anyone, so why do you? You should have a right to your opinion and you have prevailed yourself of this quite well, but to attack any person for their opinions is totally unwarranted. To disagree it what, I believe your Constitution is all about. If I were to say brand X gas is dirty or poor quality will you invite me out also? If so, you must spend a lot of time out of doors.... I dare you to explain why you attack him.

Kindest regards

Jean Marc Chartier

Opinions withheld at this time.


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00 F-150 XLT SC Flairside 4x4 4.6 w/5spd
Warn XD9000i, skid plates, Draw tite class III,
Rancho RSX Reflex shocks,
SmittyBilt Nerfs, Borla Cat Back
Modified Air Cleaner Outlet Tube,
Superchips

 

Good, bad, clean, or dirty, who cares! I just want to know what's causing the price of gas to go through the roof? If it gets much worse, we'll have to start a car pool forum!

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Paul...
99 F-150 XLT SC Sport, 4.6L, Auto, Captain Chairs, Class III Towing Package, 3.55 LS, Sliding Rear Window, White, 4X2, CD, Soft Factory Tonneau Cover, K&N Filter, WMS Velocity Tube, Line-X Spray on Bed Liner, Gibson Side Swept Cat Back System, Superchips Flip Chip, and the Original F150online Decal...

What more is there!

PaulT@f150online.net