Gimme my Superchip
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Gimme my Superchip
Help, Im dieing over here. I just added 4.10s to my 99 f150 and I have to say that the money was very well spent. The difference is night and day,and I would recommend this swap to anyone. I just ordered my Superchip from Mike on Friday and I cant wait for it to arrive. This is the final piece that will tie everything together to make my truck perform the way it should from the factory.
Watch out 5.4 owners this little 4.6 is comming for you.
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99 F 150 4x4. 4.6 4.10 gears, Gibson 3" cat back. K&N filter. Soon to be Superchiped
Watch out 5.4 owners this little 4.6 is comming for you.
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99 F 150 4x4. 4.6 4.10 gears, Gibson 3" cat back. K&N filter. Soon to be Superchiped
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From: California
Hey jarrettruelz88,
Congradulations on your purchase.... you're gonna have fun with the Superchip! Be careful of "Super Foot" (uncontrollable urges to "punch" the gas pedal).... it's great! You may find your right foot a bit sore after a few days.I still have it after a few weeks.
Looks to me like you've made some great mods! We'll (5.4 Liters) be looking for you coming after us.... at least we'll be able to see you in our rear view mirrors now....lol!
Welcome aboard.... this is a great site!
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2000 F-150 Lariat 4x2 Supercab, Styleside,SB,Amazon Green/Clearcoat Metallic,5.4 Liter V8, Class III Tow-Package,3.55 Limited Slip Rear,Bug Deflector, Duraliner Bedliner,Superchip,K&N Filter, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve.
Congradulations on your purchase.... you're gonna have fun with the Superchip! Be careful of "Super Foot" (uncontrollable urges to "punch" the gas pedal).... it's great! You may find your right foot a bit sore after a few days.I still have it after a few weeks.
Looks to me like you've made some great mods! We'll (5.4 Liters) be looking for you coming after us.... at least we'll be able to see you in our rear view mirrors now....lol!
Welcome aboard.... this is a great site!
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2000 F-150 Lariat 4x2 Supercab, Styleside,SB,Amazon Green/Clearcoat Metallic,5.4 Liter V8, Class III Tow-Package,3.55 Limited Slip Rear,Bug Deflector, Duraliner Bedliner,Superchip,K&N Filter, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve.
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From: Columbus, Georgia
jarrettruelz88,
I know the anticipation! You will love it!
Let's see..that *is* jarrettruelz88 in my rear view mirror....hahaha!
Right on Lariat Ryder!
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99, **Superchip..WOW!!!!**
I know the anticipation! You will love it!
Let's see..that *is* jarrettruelz88 in my rear view mirror....hahaha!
Right on Lariat Ryder!
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99, **Superchip..WOW!!!!**
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Sorry for sounding dumb, but i have no clue what the gearing numbers mean. Is it something with the ratio of tire turning compared to drive shaft or something? Also, is a higher number good for towing, or is it good for speed? Or both? Also, I have no idea what type of gearing i have, how can i find out? Thanks.
Nelson
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1999 F150
4.6L 5spd manual
reg. cab, long bed
K&N air filter
Home Made Cold Air Intake
10 disc sony cd changer
wet okole seat covers
skull and spine from mirror
joker(copilot) in center console cup holder
Oh, and a SunPass system (no stopping for tolls, best mod thus far)
Nelson
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1999 F150
4.6L 5spd manual
reg. cab, long bed
K&N air filter
Home Made Cold Air Intake
10 disc sony cd changer
wet okole seat covers
skull and spine from mirror
joker(copilot) in center console cup holder
Oh, and a SunPass system (no stopping for tolls, best mod thus far)
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From: Windsor,Ontario,Canada
Dissonance,
You don't come off as being dumb. your question is actually very good. The 4.10 gears jarrettruelz88 was refering to represent the number of times the drive shaft must turn to turn the rear wheels one full turn. 4.1 turns to 1. Your truck most likely has 3.55 gears. The 4.10 gears allow your truck to accelerate faster by increasing the torque applied to the rear wheels. Also in most cases it will allow your truck to reach a higher top speed. It should also allow you to tow easier. For your truck check out the Vehicle Certification label on the driver side door pillar. Under the Axle section the codes are as follows: 18 = 3.08, 19 = 3.55, 26 = 3.73, 27 = 3.30, H9 = 3.55 Limited slip and B6 = 3.73 limited slip.
Regards
Jean Marc Chartier
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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,
Borla Cat Back
Modified Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
and air box, K&N air filter,
Superchips
You don't come off as being dumb. your question is actually very good. The 4.10 gears jarrettruelz88 was refering to represent the number of times the drive shaft must turn to turn the rear wheels one full turn. 4.1 turns to 1. Your truck most likely has 3.55 gears. The 4.10 gears allow your truck to accelerate faster by increasing the torque applied to the rear wheels. Also in most cases it will allow your truck to reach a higher top speed. It should also allow you to tow easier. For your truck check out the Vehicle Certification label on the driver side door pillar. Under the Axle section the codes are as follows: 18 = 3.08, 19 = 3.55, 26 = 3.73, 27 = 3.30, H9 = 3.55 Limited slip and B6 = 3.73 limited slip.
Regards
Jean Marc Chartier
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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,
Borla Cat Back
Modified Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
and air box, K&N air filter,
Superchips
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From: Miami, FL, USA
I have another question, I'm not sure how a 4.10 gear ratio would increase top speed. I understand how it would lead to quicker acceleration, but wouldn't it give you a lower top speed due to rpm limitations?
Nelson
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1999 F150
4.6L 5spd manual
reg. cab, long bed
K&N air filter
Home Made Cold Air Intake
10 disc sony cd changer
wet okole seat covers
skull and spine from mirror
joker(copilot) in center console cup holder
Oh, and a SunPass system (no stopping for tolls, best mod thus far)
Nelson
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1999 F150
4.6L 5spd manual
reg. cab, long bed
K&N air filter
Home Made Cold Air Intake
10 disc sony cd changer
wet okole seat covers
skull and spine from mirror
joker(copilot) in center console cup holder
Oh, and a SunPass system (no stopping for tolls, best mod thus far)
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From: Virginia
Dear Dissonance,
In *race* cars, and in older vehicles, a higher numerical gear ratio means quicker acceleration, but always a lower top speed as well, because the engine runs out of rpm's in top gear.
Modern vehicles are geared numerically much lower than older vehicles were, and so it's very rare to see a modern vehicle that can pull redline rpm's in top gear. They are set up this way for best gas mileage, primarily.
Going to 4.10 gears allows the engine to turn more rpms in top gear, so in these vehicles (late-model F-150's, and most modern vehicles these days) it gets it closer to the rpm at which peak horsepoower occurs. And as a result, the engine can pull the vehicle to a higher top speed than it could with 3.55 gears, because with the 3.55's the engine is too far away from it's horsepower peak, and so it stops pulling.
Torque is what gives a vehicle pulling power, or acceleration. However, when going for all-out top speed, it's *horsepower* that counts. Howsepower is merely a derived mathmatical figure, based on torque over time. Time, in this case, being represented by rpms. Which is why those little Honda's that turn 8000 rpm can make well over 200 horsepower from only 2 liters of engine displacement.
I hope I've been able to make that just a little bit clearer than mud!
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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
[This message has been edited by Superchips_Distributor (edited 03-20-2000).]
In *race* cars, and in older vehicles, a higher numerical gear ratio means quicker acceleration, but always a lower top speed as well, because the engine runs out of rpm's in top gear.
Modern vehicles are geared numerically much lower than older vehicles were, and so it's very rare to see a modern vehicle that can pull redline rpm's in top gear. They are set up this way for best gas mileage, primarily.
Going to 4.10 gears allows the engine to turn more rpms in top gear, so in these vehicles (late-model F-150's, and most modern vehicles these days) it gets it closer to the rpm at which peak horsepoower occurs. And as a result, the engine can pull the vehicle to a higher top speed than it could with 3.55 gears, because with the 3.55's the engine is too far away from it's horsepower peak, and so it stops pulling.
Torque is what gives a vehicle pulling power, or acceleration. However, when going for all-out top speed, it's *horsepower* that counts. Howsepower is merely a derived mathmatical figure, based on torque over time. Time, in this case, being represented by rpms. Which is why those little Honda's that turn 8000 rpm can make well over 200 horsepower from only 2 liters of engine displacement.
I hope I've been able to make that just a little bit clearer than mud!
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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
[This message has been edited by Superchips_Distributor (edited 03-20-2000).]
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From: Miami, FL, USA
Thanks, Mike.
As usual, you are all wise, all knowing. The Dali Lama of the F150.=) LMAO
So, where can i get the gears?
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1999 F150
4.6L 5spd manual
reg. cab, long bed
K&N air filter
Home Made Cold Air Intake
10 disc sony cd changer
wet okole seat covers
skull and spine from mirror
joker(copilot) in center console cup holder
Oh, and a SunPass system (no stopping for tolls, best mod thus far)
As usual, you are all wise, all knowing. The Dali Lama of the F150.=) LMAO
So, where can i get the gears?
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1999 F150
4.6L 5spd manual
reg. cab, long bed
K&N air filter
Home Made Cold Air Intake
10 disc sony cd changer
wet okole seat covers
skull and spine from mirror
joker(copilot) in center console cup holder
Oh, and a SunPass system (no stopping for tolls, best mod thus far)
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Mike,
Still waiting for dealer info/confirmation on the computer code...gimme a couple of days...
Does the above apply to the Expy too? Do I use the same gears for both the front and rear diffs of my 4wd Expy? Does this affect the chip (shifting and all)?
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Thunder
rainmaker@attglobal.net
Black 97 Expedition EB 5.4L 4WD
pics temporarily available at www.itsaboutthemusicstupid.com
Mods: Lightning front fascia, Clear Corner Lenses, Lightning Wheels, Pirelli Scorpion Zero 285/55VR18, K&N Gen II Kit
Brembo 14" disc brake kit coming right up!!! And hopefully a Lightning engine too!!!
Audio: McIntosh MX406, McIntosh MCD4000, Zapco SX-SL, Zapco EQ30, Genesis Monoblocks (3), Genesis Dual Mono, Dynaudio System 340, Dynaudio System 220, JL Audio Stealthbox
Still waiting for dealer info/confirmation on the computer code...gimme a couple of days...
Does the above apply to the Expy too? Do I use the same gears for both the front and rear diffs of my 4wd Expy? Does this affect the chip (shifting and all)?
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Thunder
rainmaker@attglobal.net
Black 97 Expedition EB 5.4L 4WD
pics temporarily available at www.itsaboutthemusicstupid.com
Mods: Lightning front fascia, Clear Corner Lenses, Lightning Wheels, Pirelli Scorpion Zero 285/55VR18, K&N Gen II Kit
Brembo 14" disc brake kit coming right up!!! And hopefully a Lightning engine too!!!
Audio: McIntosh MX406, McIntosh MCD4000, Zapco SX-SL, Zapco EQ30, Genesis Monoblocks (3), Genesis Dual Mono, Dynaudio System 340, Dynaudio System 220, JL Audio Stealthbox
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I realize that this is a little off the subject for this area,but, now that I have done a gear swap, ordered my Superchips on Friday 3/17 (impatiently waiting for its arrival) put on a Gibson 3" cat back and a K&N filter, what do people recommend next?
I also e-mailed Western Motorsports today and recieved info that they had fixed their early production problems with the Velocity Tube. Is this product worth the money?
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99 F 150 4x4. 4.6 4.10 gears, Gibson 3" cat back. K&N filter. Soon to be Superchiped
I also e-mailed Western Motorsports today and recieved info that they had fixed their early production problems with the Velocity Tube. Is this product worth the money?
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99 F 150 4x4. 4.6 4.10 gears, Gibson 3" cat back. K&N filter. Soon to be Superchiped
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I realize that this is a little off the subject for this area,but, now that I have done a gear swap, ordered my Superchips on Friday 3/17 (impatiently waiting for its arrival) put on a Gibson 3" cat back and a K&N filter, what do people recommend next?
I also e-mailed Western Motorsports today and recieved info that they had fixed their early production problems with the Velocity Tube. Is this product worth the money?
I used to call my truck "Bagless Red" but with the mods done to my truck I need a new name.How about "5.4 Smoker"?
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99 F 150 4x4. 4.6 4.10 gears, Gibson 3" cat back. K&N filter. Soon to be Superchiped
I also e-mailed Western Motorsports today and recieved info that they had fixed their early production problems with the Velocity Tube. Is this product worth the money?
I used to call my truck "Bagless Red" but with the mods done to my truck I need a new name.How about "5.4 Smoker"?
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99 F 150 4x4. 4.6 4.10 gears, Gibson 3" cat back. K&N filter. Soon to be Superchiped
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From: Vista,Ca (san diego area)
jarrettruelz88,
how do you like the gibson?..I went with flowmaster on my f-150...I couldent find anyone with a gibson to hear what it sounds like..so Iam thinking of getting a gibson for wifes expy to compare both systems..so tell me what you think...and you will love your superchip!!
p.s.what did it cost to change to 4.10's
how do you like the gibson?..I went with flowmaster on my f-150...I couldent find anyone with a gibson to hear what it sounds like..so Iam thinking of getting a gibson for wifes expy to compare both systems..so tell me what you think...and you will love your superchip!!
p.s.what did it cost to change to 4.10's
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Thunder-
Yes, both front and rear diffs have to be the same gear ratio. No, 4.10s have no adverse affect on the chip performance or shift characteristics. See my sig.
Neal
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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.
2000 4x2 F150 XLT Reg. Cab LWB- 5.4L, Tow Pkg, 3.55LS, CD player,Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, Special Appearance Pkg., tinted windows, Line-X bedliner, and Prime #155 wheels.
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Yes, both front and rear diffs have to be the same gear ratio. No, 4.10s have no adverse affect on the chip performance or shift characteristics. See my sig.
Neal
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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.
2000 4x2 F150 XLT Reg. Cab LWB- 5.4L, Tow Pkg, 3.55LS, CD player,Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, Special Appearance Pkg., tinted windows, Line-X bedliner, and Prime #155 wheels.
http://members.visualcities.com/NoMo