'Aint' that chip just the best thing since sliced bread!?

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, 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

 

Mike,

I just installed my Superchip and WOW! what a tremendous difference in performace already. The installation for me was a little bit more difficult due to the fact that: 1) I had to remove the battery tray due to what appeared to be air suspension regulator valves on the firewall. 2) The air suspension switch mounted by the computer. The air suspension switch was the most difficult to get around, as it is mounted with the lower 8mm bolt of the computers mounting bracket. The conformal coating that you have talked about was indeed very thick, but with the jewelers screwdriver, was easily removed. Now to the performance: the first thing that I noticed was the transmission shifting! WOW! that is worth the price of admission alone. The second telltale sign of engine performance was the engine shift points being elevated to around 5500 RPM -vs- 4500 RPM stock at WOT. Removing the 4500 RPM shift point has really improved the overall performance of the engine as it seems to breath a lot better. I dont have large tires on my truck LT26575R16 but from a standing start I can get the rearend to lockup and smoke the tires for 15 ft while the engine runs for redline Ehhh Haaaaa!. I currently have 150 Miles on the chip install and can feel the gradual improvement in performance. Especially at lower throttle positions, the performance is improving. For those who are sitting on the fence about getting the superchip, I say go for it, as it is the best bang for the buck.

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1998 RED F250-LD EC 4X4 Lariat, 5.4L, 3.73LS, 4WL ABS,
LOAD LVL SUS, TOWING PKG, SUPER COOLING PKG, 6 CD
CHANGER. GREY LEATHER INTERIOR.

MODS: PACESETTER TFX CAT BACK EXHAUST
AIRAID INTAKE SYSTEM
SUPERCHIP FLIP CHIP
MAG-HYTEC DIFFERENTIAL COVER
NAPA CERAMIC BRAKE PADS
BFG ALL/TA KO LT26575R16
FORD MOLDED MUD GUARDS
DURALINER W/ BULL RING TIE DOWNS
MAX SUPER WHITE HEADLIGHT & FOG BULBS
DASHMAT DASH COVER

FUTURE MODS: JBA HEADERS
STULL BILLET GRILLS
MAGNACHARGER BLOWER

 

Dear Bigred4X4,

Thanks for an excellent post! I got a good laugh from your thread title, UP, UP & Away. It brought back memories of George Reeves as the original Superman in the first TV series, I think back in the 50's. (Ok, I'm showing my age!) As a matter of fact, A&E just recently did a Biography show about George Reeves, and all about what he had to go thru and the weight of the costume, how hot it was for him on the set, etc.

You're right on the money about those few vehicles that have the air suspension, that switch and the pair of solenoids mounted right three will block your access to the wiring harness "hub" right behind the battery, so on those you do have to remove the battery.

We happy you're enjoying your Superchip, have fun!

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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