F 250 Super Duty Power
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From: Tacoma, WA, USA
Hottip1 - Welcome to the best damned website in the whole WWW. I also see you're from just over the Narrows Bridge from me. If you'd be interested in joining the Washington Chapter of F150online for rallies and such - contact me at TColegrove@excite.com - we'd love to have ya join us.
In the meantime, and as others will very shortly tell you to do, go for a Superchips first. It is the single biggest bang for your buck. I won't quote you power gains for the Powerstroke ('cause I'm not exactly sure how much you can expect), but it's a *BIG* increase in HP and torque.
When Mike Troyer comes along - and he will - he is the man to trust. You will not deal with a more customer-service oriented businessman. (If you can get past his paisley colored plaid jacket - he's okay...)
Email me when you get a chance, maybe we can hook-up. I live in the Bridgeport Way and 86th St. Area in Lakewood.
Tom in Tacoma
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1998 F150 XLT S/C 4.6L Auto, 3.55LS, 4X2, Moonlight Blue, all the factory bells & whistles except for leather seats.
Tom in Tacoma
(Washington not Toyota)
Go check out http://communities.msn.com/SS97FordsPics for the second best website for F150's
In the meantime, and as others will very shortly tell you to do, go for a Superchips first. It is the single biggest bang for your buck. I won't quote you power gains for the Powerstroke ('cause I'm not exactly sure how much you can expect), but it's a *BIG* increase in HP and torque.
When Mike Troyer comes along - and he will - he is the man to trust. You will not deal with a more customer-service oriented businessman. (If you can get past his paisley colored plaid jacket - he's okay...)
Email me when you get a chance, maybe we can hook-up. I live in the Bridgeport Way and 86th St. Area in Lakewood.
Tom in Tacoma
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1998 F150 XLT S/C 4.6L Auto, 3.55LS, 4X2, Moonlight Blue, all the factory bells & whistles except for leather seats.
- Lund Deflector
- Lund Premier Tonneau Cover
- K&N Filter
- Body-color painted Throttle Cover
- Blue wire-looms
- Pentaliner S/R
- Window tint
- Ford side-steps
- Infiniti component speakers - front
- Polk Audio speakers - back
- Superchip (OH YEAH!!)
- Flowmaster 50 Series 'Delta-Flow' w/ 3" pipe
- Clear turn signal lenses
- Next up - billet grill.
Tom in Tacoma
(Washington not Toyota)
Go check out http://communities.msn.com/SS97FordsPics for the second best website for F150's
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Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Seattle, WA
Hottip1 - out of curiousity what kind of mileage do you get up here in semi-dry Washington?
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White, '98 F150XL, V6, Auto, Lund Interceptor Deflector, Extang Saber Tonneau, Airaid FIPK, Superchips
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White, '98 F150XL, V6, Auto, Lund Interceptor Deflector, Extang Saber Tonneau, Airaid FIPK, Superchips
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From: Virginia
Dear hottip1,
Glad to have you here!
The Powerstroke diesels respond very well to the Superchip, which adds 50 horsepower and 100 lbs./ft. of torque to the 1999 & newer Powerstroke diesel. It also helps the fuel mileage quite noticeably, anywhere from as little as 2 more mpg to as much as 5-6 more mpg, when running under a load.
Each Superchip is programmed for each specific vehicle, one of the reasons why they work so well. In other words, no "generic' programs, each vehicle is programmed according to it's own unique characteristics.
In the Powerstroke diesel we have a somewhat unique circumstance, in that this turbocharged engine is very de-tuned by Ford. Originally manufactured by International, and made available in power levels all the way up to 320 hp & 675 lbs./ft. of torque stock, Ford has de-tuned it down to "only" 500 lbs./ft. of torque. The Superchip will take it up to 600 lbs./ft. still substantially below the capabilities of that motor.
So between the fact that it's a turbocharged engine, and the fact that it is de-tuned by Ford, there is plenty of room for safely adding additional power.
Another important point is that the Superchip does not require *any* other modifications to your vehicle. Also, the Superchip works well with most of the more popular bolt-on modifications, things such as K&N air filters, airbox elimination kits, exhaust system changes, etc.
In terms of other things you can do to improve performance, we suggest using one of the airbox elimination kits, which you can find here on F-150 Online in the Digital Marketplace, their online store here. Reducing restriction on the intake side using one of these kits works nicely.
Reducing restriction on the exhaust side can help as well.
You can do these mods in any order you like; most people go with the Superchip first simply because it does the most for the vehicle for the money.
Please feel free to give us a call, and we'll be happy to go over all the details of the Superchip with you.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
Glad to have you here!
The Powerstroke diesels respond very well to the Superchip, which adds 50 horsepower and 100 lbs./ft. of torque to the 1999 & newer Powerstroke diesel. It also helps the fuel mileage quite noticeably, anywhere from as little as 2 more mpg to as much as 5-6 more mpg, when running under a load.
Each Superchip is programmed for each specific vehicle, one of the reasons why they work so well. In other words, no "generic' programs, each vehicle is programmed according to it's own unique characteristics.
In the Powerstroke diesel we have a somewhat unique circumstance, in that this turbocharged engine is very de-tuned by Ford. Originally manufactured by International, and made available in power levels all the way up to 320 hp & 675 lbs./ft. of torque stock, Ford has de-tuned it down to "only" 500 lbs./ft. of torque. The Superchip will take it up to 600 lbs./ft. still substantially below the capabilities of that motor.
So between the fact that it's a turbocharged engine, and the fact that it is de-tuned by Ford, there is plenty of room for safely adding additional power.
Another important point is that the Superchip does not require *any* other modifications to your vehicle. Also, the Superchip works well with most of the more popular bolt-on modifications, things such as K&N air filters, airbox elimination kits, exhaust system changes, etc.
In terms of other things you can do to improve performance, we suggest using one of the airbox elimination kits, which you can find here on F-150 Online in the Digital Marketplace, their online store here. Reducing restriction on the intake side using one of these kits works nicely.
Reducing restriction on the exhaust side can help as well.
You can do these mods in any order you like; most people go with the Superchip first simply because it does the most for the vehicle for the money.
Please feel free to give us a call, and we'll be happy to go over all the details of the Superchip with you.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
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From: Gig Harbor WA 98332
Big and Tall, I bought the truck in September
and with under 1,000 miles on it took it to
southern Colorado. 3 guys with all the hunting gear and coolers best mileage was 16, and around town about 14 mpg. Now I have 17,000 miles on it and it gets 16 around town
and 17 on the road. I do have a heavy foot and I drive it hard.
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2000 F250 Supr Duty
7.3 diesel 4x4 off road
trailer tow/camper pack
billet grill bed mat
and with under 1,000 miles on it took it to
southern Colorado. 3 guys with all the hunting gear and coolers best mileage was 16, and around town about 14 mpg. Now I have 17,000 miles on it and it gets 16 around town
and 17 on the road. I do have a heavy foot and I drive it hard.
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2000 F250 Supr Duty
7.3 diesel 4x4 off road
trailer tow/camper pack
billet grill bed mat
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From: Wilmington, NC
I added the standard chip (50hp/100torque) to my diesel when I had about 500miles on it. Milage unloaded averages about 20mpg for city/combined driving. I get around 14+ when towing. I've only got 7k on the engine now and I've heard that as they break in that milage could get even better.
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2k F250 CC SWB 4x2 6 speed Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate)
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2k F250 CC SWB 4x2 6 speed Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate)
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Joined: Mar 1998
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From: Virginia
Hi hottip1,
For info on ordering and pricing, please contact us privately for that, our email & phone info are just below. You can also access our online ordering system right here on F-150 Online by clicking on the link that is also in my signature line, that will also give you all that info as well.
Please feel free to call us if you have questions, or want to go over details, etc., we're happy to help.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
For info on ordering and pricing, please contact us privately for that, our email & phone info are just below. You can also access our online ordering system right here on F-150 Online by clicking on the link that is also in my signature line, that will also give you all that info as well.
Please feel free to call us if you have questions, or want to go over details, etc., we're happy to help.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
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Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Auburn, Wa. USA
I also saw you others from Wa. State and got to say hi!
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1999 F250SD, XLT, 4x2, SC, V10, 4.30, LT235x85x16R, Longbed, Diamond plate mud flaps,Trailer tow Pkg, Class IV hitch, Camper special, sliding rear window, rear privacy glass, Ford rain gutters, Line-X, Lund bug deflector, Banks Trans Command, Banks tranny temp guage with Auto Meter single guage pod, B&M Supercooler, Reese 15K fifth wheel hitch
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1999 F250SD, XLT, 4x2, SC, V10, 4.30, LT235x85x16R, Longbed, Diamond plate mud flaps,Trailer tow Pkg, Class IV hitch, Camper special, sliding rear window, rear privacy glass, Ford rain gutters, Line-X, Lund bug deflector, Banks Trans Command, Banks tranny temp guage with Auto Meter single guage pod, B&M Supercooler, Reese 15K fifth wheel hitch
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From: Tacoma, WA, USA
...and another Washingtonian steps forward. Guys, you really ought to contact me. There are 21 of us in the 'WA Chapter of F150online' and we're all as nuts about our trucks as you guys are.
One more time - my email address is TColegrove@excite.com.
By the way F250nut - I commute from Lakewood to Renton everyday - maybe we could meet somewhere along the way - contact me.
Tom in Tacoma
One more time - my email address is TColegrove@excite.com.
By the way F250nut - I commute from Lakewood to Renton everyday - maybe we could meet somewhere along the way - contact me.
Tom in Tacoma
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From: Tacoma, WA, USA
Uh, yup. That would be me alright. As it turned out we didn't make it to Mt. Rainier anyway. Due to the 'iffy' weather conditions we decided to meet at Point Defiance in Tacoma instead. We had 8 trucks at that meet. Unfortunately there were two truck owners that didn't get the change in location and went to Paradise anyway...
Drop me a line if you want - even if you 'upgrade' to an F250. After all, a Ford Truck is a Ford Truck.
Tom in Tacoma
Drop me a line if you want - even if you 'upgrade' to an F250. After all, a Ford Truck is a Ford Truck.
Tom in Tacoma
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From: Tacoma, WA, USA
Hey Mike! It's way too bad that you're not out here with us. Heck, I think just you and me would make up a rally all by ourselves.
...one of these days Mike, one of these days...
Tom in Tacoma
...one of these days Mike, one of these days...
Tom in Tacoma
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Joined: Mar 1998
Posts: 13,385
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From: Virginia
Looks like the Washington State "contingent" here is getting bigger all the time, excellent!
Nice work, Tom & you guys.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html
Nice work, Tom & you guys.
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
Performance Products F150Online Superchip ordering system: F150Online Superchip Ordering System
First National F-150 Online Rally Info:https://www.f150online.com/rally2000/index.html