I just ordered a 2001 Supercrew XLT with the 5.4L engine. Obviously, when the thing arrives (May, if I'm lucky), I must have a Superchip. There are too many positives to pass up according to all the praise posted in this forum, unless or course, you really all work for Mike T. and you get paid by the post :-)

The HP, torque and mileage gains are well documented as are the smoother shifts. Superchip requires premium fuel, correct?

I have no idea what the computer code is until I get the truck, but, a chip without a truck doesn't do me much good anyway. Hey, can I use it on my lawn mower until the truck comes? I could let the grass grow and mow it only once a month with all that added HP and torque.

I only bought the truck so I could get a Superchip ;-

 

Dear LRM,

Wow, that's about the most expensive way to get into a Superchip that I've ever heard of!

Seriously, of course the Superchip will require the use of premium gasoline. Even on your lawn mower.

Reminds me of that movie with Adam Sandler, "Water Boy", where his girlfriend, Vicky, tunes up his riding mower.

Thanks for the laughs!



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

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Mike,

I love that Movie! But what I dont get is that the second time he rode it, it wasnt fast.

 

Mike,

Will the currently available Flip Chip work on a 2001 F-150 SuperCrew with a 5.4L? I am ordering the SuperCrew the first week in March.

 

Dear degglest,

Yes, unless they change the computer to a different design, and we won't know that until that vehicle actually shows up. Ford has always had an edge connector on the back of their computers, and that is where the Superchip attaches. As long as it has that connector, the currect Superchip will work, once the R&D has been done on that vehicle.

And if they make some type of change, Superchips will respond to it very quickly.

Once you get your vehicle, just touch base with me in email or the phone, and we'll see just what's up. From the time that a new vehicle rools off the assembly line until the time a Superchip is available for it can be anywhere from as short as a couple of days to a couple of months, it just all depends on how much has changed, and how much R&D has to be done.

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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

 

Mike,

I have a new SuperCrew and the code is UAT2. Is this an existing program or a new one? I am interested in a Superchip, once my truck is broke in and has had its 3000 mile dealer checkup. Any info you can give me is apreciated.


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2001 F-150 SuperCrew, Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic, 4x4 Lariat, 5.4L, 3.55 L/S, Skid plates, Sliding Rear Window, Tailer Towing package. Can't wait for the Mods to begin- K&N, Flowmaster, SuperChip, Nerf Bars.

 

Dear GoldSuperCrew,

I'll check. In the meantime, you might want to double-check and make sure that the "U" is not actually a "V", they are a bit hard to tell apart sometimes.

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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

 

Hi Mike,

I ordered my 4X4 SuperCrew with the 17" x 7" chrome steel wheels, will that make a difference on what programs I should get in the Flip Chip? I think I read someone saying something about recalcing for larger tires, and I think 16" wheels are standard.

Thanks,

degglest

 

Dear GoldSuperCrew,

No, sorry to say that we do not yet have that file. We do have the .doc file for UAT2, but not the computer file. Ford stopped distributing the stock computer files to their dealers on CD-ROM, which was previously our primary source for getting all the latest stock files so we could modify them. Ford now uses only their satellite system to distribute this data to their dealer network. This was only applicable for the OBD-II vehicles, which started with the 1996 model year, so for vehicles before that, we always had to "read" the computer to originally get each file, and that is what we're back to now on the brand-new vehicles that have new codes. A lot of the 2000's we stil have their codes, but as the 2001's are released, we'll need to read a computer to get those files again, and we do this all the time.

What that means to you is that right now the only way we can make a Superchip for your vehicle is for you to send in your computer via overnight for us to read it's file. It is done the same day we get it, and then overnighted back to you, so it means 48 hrs. of vehicle downtime to you. Some people can do that, and some cannot as it's their daily driver. We pick up the cost of the return overnight shipping in these cases.

So for your vehicle, we will have to wait until either you or someone else with that same code has us "read" their computer, so we can have access to that file to do the work to it. If this is something that might work for you, please let me know and we can make the arrangements with you. Otherwise, I'd suggest you check back about every 30 days, to see if we have been able to acquire that file.

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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

 

Dear degglest,

No, that won't change anything, since it's a factory wheel & tire option, so that will already be taken care of in the factory code. You only have to deal with that when you go to some aftermarket size that is substantially different from anything the factory offered, and sometimes in a case like that we'll need to adjust shift points to match. That doesn't affect you, since it's a factory option you have, that was installed at the factory.

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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

 

OK Gang, just thought you'd want to know, Superchips are now shipping for the new SuperCrew! The computer code UAT2 is already available, as are a couple others, with more to come very quickly. Gains are the same as in the other body styles of F-150's.

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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

 

My SuperCrew was built (finally!!) on Tuesday of this week. I'm supposed to take delivery the first week of May. The Superchip will be my first "performance" mod. I don't think a Line-X bedliner qualifies in that category; at least I have seen no postings about this mod decreasing drag coefficient or otherwise increasing performance :-) As soon as I know my computer code, you'll hear from me, Mike.

 

HI LRM,

Congratulations on your new Super Crew! Ford is apparently selling about every one of the they can build currently from what we hear.

We're getting more and more of the Super Crew codes each week, so we're quickly getting them done too!

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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

 

To the thread,
I just sent in my SNL3 coded computer to the Superchips facility. So you SNL3 coded SCrews, go get your chip! I can't wait to get mine!

By the way, I found that removing the battery and its plastic tray was very easy and well worth the 5 minutes to do. The access to the connector is much much much better that way.

I can't wait to spin all 4 tires as I blow the doors off the pseudo-4-doors out there.

Oh yeah, my wife thinks I'm getting the Superchip for better mileage

I'm supposed to get the computer/chip back Thursday morning. (Just in time for the Mommy's group!)

Can't wait to torch their minivans!

Joe

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2001 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat 5.4/4-spd auto, 3.55 l/s, elec xfer case, Skids, Class III tow, Stock 17"s, Oxford White/Med Graphite leather capts chairs, Rhinolined
Planned: K&N FIPK (When they get the CARB # for 2001's), Superchip

 

Got the computer and chip back Thursday morning as promised!

Put it all back together in 20 minutes (While babysitting my almost 4 year old girl). We of course went for a test drive.

I hadn't driven the truck in a couple days while the computer was out and here's what I noticed:
1) upon first startup, the speedo and tach pegged to the right (max readings) for a second or two, then they settled to correct readings.
2) The initial idle was high (about 1300 RPMs) but that settled down too, after a few more minutes and is now normal (800-neutral, 600- stopped in drive).
3) No need to register the truck with NASA for G-Forces. It was disappointing that there was no SUDDEN extreme difference. Yet we are talking about detecting at most a 10% difference.
4) We drove around and I couldn't get into it like I would have without the little one. But very quickly I was able to detect that the power available from 1200-4000 RPMs was substantially improved. I could feel a lot more pull than my recollection of life before the chip.
5) The 1-2 shift during all levels of throttle is tighter and quicker, as promised. However, it is not abrupt or overly firm as to be uncomfortable. I have read of people saying they chirp their tires on the 1-2 shift. No way on my tuck. I think the balance is just right.
6) coast down. The rpms seem to stay higher during coast down. I don't know if the torque converter stays engaged longer or if the lack of spark retard is the reason. It is not bad or really even that good a thing in my book. Just different. I suspect that (since my foot is completely off the gas) it is probably not affecting mileage or performance much.
7) acceleration. I do not have the G-meter. and my daughter is not quite ready to time 0-60. But we got onto the same freeway ramp I always use. After blowing onto the ramp and into traffic, I looked down to the speedo. I think my internal clock and experience revealed the chip's difference. I was expecting a good 65-70 mph. I was going 80. I think that this most unscientic observation is very telling. With 3200 miles on the truck and my body trained what to expect. It felt different and faster. I was very surprised just how much faster...and pleased.

I have found that hitting the throttle while already moving provided me with the best feeling of acceleration, as compared to my previous experience with the truck.

It is definitely getter better and I will be training that computer for the next several miles to be sure.

Verdict: Jury still out...but it is looking very good. My unqualified reccommendation is coming I'd guess. So far is good..getting to very good. Give me another couple weeks and I'll pull the chip for comparison.

FYI, my radio kept its preset stations for the 2-days without the battery connected; but the trip odometer reset.

Joe

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2001 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat 5.4/4-spd auto, 3.55 l/s, elec xfer case, Skids, Class III tow, Stock 17"s, Oxford White/Med Graphite leather capts chairs, Rhinolined
Planned: K&N FIPK (When they get the CARB # for 2001's), Superchip