Q for Mike T.
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Q for Mike T.
Hey Mike,
I had the superchip installed last week, Rob was very helpful and took his time to explane what he was doing, ( this was on a very hectic Friday ).
Question:
I have 500 miles on the odo in total, I understand that the computer needs to learn my driving style, but I am unable to get my truck to peel/chirp out in first let alone second gear as I've read several members write.
Is this because of the weight of the 4x4, a computer that is slower performance wise than the other models(uat2)or am I being impatient ??
I am coming from a 99Cobra, which even in its defective form was pretty quick.
So I do not have any reference point other from what I read here as far as the truck goes.
I do plan on: Jardine exhaust and then an Airaid after I find out more info on the supposed tsb from gorp regarding the K&N airfilter.
Will the truck really learn and perform that much better after the 1,200 mileage or so computer break in period?
Or is this just going to be a slow truck?
The shifting is improved with the chip, however from first to second gear their is a noticable two stage "bump" instead of one solid shift.
I can not tell if this is normal or not.
Again, thank you for your time, you and your co. are Great people to work with.
Jim T.
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2000 f150 5.4 4X4
Auto transmission
Supercab
Lariat 139" wb Flareside
Manual 4x4 shift on the floor.
3.55 Limited slip Axle
Class 3 tow group
4x4 Off Road group
17" wheels (arrrh, too narrow )
5 COATS ZANIO POLISH
( AWSOME PRODUCTS!)
Mods:
4-14-00 Superchip installed ( Thanks Mike T. for all your help!)
Next: Jardine exhaust.
I had the superchip installed last week, Rob was very helpful and took his time to explane what he was doing, ( this was on a very hectic Friday ).
Question:
I have 500 miles on the odo in total, I understand that the computer needs to learn my driving style, but I am unable to get my truck to peel/chirp out in first let alone second gear as I've read several members write.
Is this because of the weight of the 4x4, a computer that is slower performance wise than the other models(uat2)or am I being impatient ??
I am coming from a 99Cobra, which even in its defective form was pretty quick.
So I do not have any reference point other from what I read here as far as the truck goes.
I do plan on: Jardine exhaust and then an Airaid after I find out more info on the supposed tsb from gorp regarding the K&N airfilter.
Will the truck really learn and perform that much better after the 1,200 mileage or so computer break in period?
Or is this just going to be a slow truck?
The shifting is improved with the chip, however from first to second gear their is a noticable two stage "bump" instead of one solid shift.
I can not tell if this is normal or not.
Again, thank you for your time, you and your co. are Great people to work with.
Jim T.
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2000 f150 5.4 4X4
Auto transmission
Supercab
Lariat 139" wb Flareside
Manual 4x4 shift on the floor.
3.55 Limited slip Axle
Class 3 tow group
4x4 Off Road group
17" wheels (arrrh, too narrow )
5 COATS ZANIO POLISH
( AWSOME PRODUCTS!)
Mods:
4-14-00 Superchip installed ( Thanks Mike T. for all your help!)
Next: Jardine exhaust.
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Dear AHAB,
Most likely it's simply a matter of how heavy your particular F-150 is, combined with your rear gear ratio and the tires you have on it.
There is what we refer to as a "re-learn cycle", but the computer doesn't actually "learn" per se, it simply is a matter of it adapting to it's new programming. As long as the battery is disconnected during the installation, you're going to get 75% or so of what the Superchip will ultimately deliver right away. Then as you accumulate the first 500-1000 miles with the Superchip, you'll notice it gets a bit stronger.
There are very large differences in performance levels of these F-150's based primarily on their configuration, as there is a tremendous amout of potential weight differences between all of the various short-cabs, 4X2's, long beds, 139" wheelbases, 3.08 gears, 3.73 gears, etc. etc., to the point that some of them, even with the Superchip, the Airaid, & a cat-back exhaust still will not spin the tires.
I'd say it's normal, and please feel free to give us a call if you'd like to discuss this in detail with us.
Enjoy your weekend,
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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
Most likely it's simply a matter of how heavy your particular F-150 is, combined with your rear gear ratio and the tires you have on it.
There is what we refer to as a "re-learn cycle", but the computer doesn't actually "learn" per se, it simply is a matter of it adapting to it's new programming. As long as the battery is disconnected during the installation, you're going to get 75% or so of what the Superchip will ultimately deliver right away. Then as you accumulate the first 500-1000 miles with the Superchip, you'll notice it gets a bit stronger.
There are very large differences in performance levels of these F-150's based primarily on their configuration, as there is a tremendous amout of potential weight differences between all of the various short-cabs, 4X2's, long beds, 139" wheelbases, 3.08 gears, 3.73 gears, etc. etc., to the point that some of them, even with the Superchip, the Airaid, & a cat-back exhaust still will not spin the tires.
I'd say it's normal, and please feel free to give us a call if you'd like to discuss this in detail with us.
Enjoy your weekend,
------------------
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