Hi, Mike.

I just ordered the superchip a little while ago. I'm very impatient, so i put it on the UPS red thing. How long will take for me to receive it? I'm anxious.

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)

 

Dear Dissonance,

Please don't *ever* feel that you are a "bother", that isn't the case at all. I'm more than happy to answer any questions, etc., anytime. I just wanted to let you know how the Webmaster prefers things to work around here, that's all, so please don't take it for anything more than that!

Since we've already had so much discussion on this, let me go ahead and give you some info:

UPS Red overnight shipments will get a delivery to you overnight the next business day, so this doesn't include weekends. In other words, an order placed today (like yours, since it was placed after UPS picked up yesterday) for UPS Red shipment would normally arrive on Monday, which is the next *business* day.

Saturday delivery is available, but there is an additional charge over and beyond UPS Red overnight fees.

Just so you'll know, your particular computer code is very rare, and we had Superchips make your file today so it would be available for you.

Please give me a quick shout, and I'll give you the details on your individual shipment, ok?

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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

 

What's the difference between one code and another? Why so many different codes? I understand that they'll have them set up for different engines, and transmissions, and possibly even for different gear ratios, but i think my truck has a fairly common setup. So why would it be a rare code? Just curious.

Nelson

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1999 Black 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, and within the next week, a freakin superchip =O.....

 

Hey Dissonance,
Congradulations on your purchase! In my opinion, it's a "GREAT" mod. You should really like it!
In case you didn't know.... "Duke" has a great page on How-To-Install a Superchip. It's full of pictures and step by step instructions.... helped me out a great deal. Mine was installed in 35 minutes. Just link on http://bloodog.com/superchip.asp

Welcome aboard and good luck with the install....piece of cake!


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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.

 

Dear Dissonance,

Please contact me privately for that information.

Just so you'll know what the policies here on F150online are with regards to this type of inquiry directly to any Vendor, these message boards are not for the purpose of "conducting business", checking on delivery times, etc., they are here for everyone, so I just want to let you know that, ok? Yes, we do discuss a lot of things here, and we want to continue that flow of good inforamtion, but just so you'll know, this type of thing, IE checking on delivery time after ordering, that is a business relationship between you and us, and not what Steve is providing these message boards for. I know it can be a bit confusing sometimes, considering that we have an online ordering system right here, but I'm sure you'll understand my point.

The Webmaster here, and with good reason, prefers for that type of inquiry to be made directly with the Vendor (meaning us in this case), so the message boards here don't get cluttered up with a lot of "Hey Mike, where's my Superchip" posts, and similar posts with Vendors of other products, etc. It's the F150online web site, not the Performance Products web site, so Steve wants to try and have a clear line drawn, so that business inquiries to Vendors are made privately, and the message boards, which take up HUGE amounts of storage space on the web servers for this site, aren't cluttered with content that should be done privately.

Feel free to ask general questions about the product, how it works, etc., anything along those lines, of course, that's what we're all here for, the exchange of relevant information. But the line is drawn right at that point, just so you know for the future. That way, Steve doesn't have to come in and lock out the thread!

Thanks very much for understanding, & please contact us via email or phone for this info, ok?

All the best,

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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 03-24-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Superchips_Distributor (edited 03-24-2000).]

 

Gotcha.

I didn't think of it in that way. It makes alot of sense what you said. I appreciate the clarification. I'm still fairly new to this stuff, even though i've bothered you enough already.

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1999 Black 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, and within the next week, a freakin superchip =O.....

 

""""And there will be different codes for different emissions packages, I.E., 49-state or 50-state emissions certifications. And different codes for high-altitude vehicles. Mike T""""""

Mike, can you briefly explain what the major difference is between High-altitude emissions (I live at 7,200 ft in Colorado) and other emmisions? If I am chipped for high altitude emmisions and run 91 octane, what happens to performance when i am on the west coast at sea level? Also, I have heard that there is not as much increase in hp/tq for the chipped '00 v10's as there was for pre '00 v10's? You are a great source of information! Thanks Carl

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'00,F250,SD,XLT,Crewcab, Shortbed,Auto,V10,3.73LS,LT265/75/R16

 

Dear Dissonance,

You're right, some of the codes are different for different vehicle configurations. And there will be different codes for different emissions packages, I.E., 49-state or 50-state emissions certifications. And different codes fort high-altitude vehicles. But also, even the *exact* same identical in every aspect vehicle can have dozens of different codes throught the course of a model year. They are constantly doing running updates, based on feedback from warranty claims, primarily regarding idle quality and various driveability issues. Usually these types of updates are not big changes, but just to address a particular aspect. The kicker is that they will locate different functions in different locations of the code from one revision to the next, and that is why we have to make a different program for each different code, as that is the *only* way we can deliver consistent results on all of these vehicles, and that is they real key to a successful product like the Superchip.

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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

 

Hey c7carl,

Well, first, the '00 V-10's are gaining virtually the same gains as the 1999 models, and we have a lot of them out there already.

With regards to your question about altitude, fuel & the Superchip, as you go up in altitude, the oxygen level in the atmosphere drops, to the point that by 10,000 ft. above sea level, humans require supplimental oxygen to breathe & function "normally". As oxygen content drops, you can't burn as much fuel, and we see that generally by the time you reach about 3000 ft., you can easily feel the effects, though they start even sooner, it's just very gradual, so it takes awhile before you actualy perceive less power. I don't know at what exact altitude FoMoCo uses as a cutoff point for a different calibration & emissions package, but it's at least from say, a mile high on up. Any vehicle is going to make noticeably less power at 7200 ft. as compared to sea level. You will still benefit from the Superchip, because all the same principles still apply, you just won't make as much *total* power as you will at lower altitudes. As you come closer to seal level, you'll feel more power available, is the best way to describe it, because that is what's happening, basically. The engine has more oxygen available, and hence more fuel is automatically added to maintain the correct A/F ratios, and hence more power is made.

Also, octane demand drops with altitude as well, and so it's common to see regular gas at 85 or 86 octane, and premium at 90-91 octane in areas of higher elevation, and that will work just fine with the Superchip.

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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