Install suggestion for future Superchip owners...
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Install suggestion for future Superchip owners...
To all,
When I installed my Superchip, I noticed that the coating was more pliable than I thought it would be. I used the plastic cover, which is where the chip is attached, and with sight downward pressure "scrapped" the coating off. Obviously the plastic didn't remove any metal. Then i used the corner edge of the the same ocver and scrapped the excess between the leads to ensure good contact. After this was completed I then used the scotch brite pad to complete the "cleaning" of the contacts. This is visible due to the "scratches" on the leads that occur. After all that, it basically left the entire contact area clear of any coating.
Good Luck to all and YES it does work, in more was than on!! Thanks Mike!!
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'98 EB Expy
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** Cust. Prog. Superchip
** JBA Jet Black Ceramic Coated Headers
** Stage 8 Locking Header Bolts
** Gibson Sweptside Catback
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** Bilstein Shocks
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When I installed my Superchip, I noticed that the coating was more pliable than I thought it would be. I used the plastic cover, which is where the chip is attached, and with sight downward pressure "scrapped" the coating off. Obviously the plastic didn't remove any metal. Then i used the corner edge of the the same ocver and scrapped the excess between the leads to ensure good contact. After this was completed I then used the scotch brite pad to complete the "cleaning" of the contacts. This is visible due to the "scratches" on the leads that occur. After all that, it basically left the entire contact area clear of any coating.
Good Luck to all and YES it does work, in more was than on!! Thanks Mike!!
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'98 EB Expy
5.4L 3.73 LS
Trail.Tow & Skidplate Pkg.
** Pro-M 80mm MAF w/Filter & SC cal.
** WMS Velocity Tube
** 75mm Edelbrock/BBK TB
** Magnason/Eaton M90 Supercharger
** Autometer Boost Gauge w/ A-pillar mounted pod
** Cust. Prog. Superchip
** JBA Jet Black Ceramic Coated Headers
** Stage 8 Locking Header Bolts
** Gibson Sweptside Catback
** IPD Rear Anti-Swaybar
** Bilstein Shocks
** Manik Grill/Brush and Rear Taillight Guards
** PIAA 520 Foglights
** Clear Corner Lens
** Stull Billet Grill and Bumper Insert
** Ford Molded Mud Guards
** Ford Hood Guard
COMING UP NEXT IN THE FUTURE....
** Brembo Crossed Drilled Brake Kit
** AAr Cobra style hood
"Its Sooo Big...Its Gotta to be Blown!"
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Hi Way,
Interesting technique you used for removing that clear conformal coating.
That can work nicely when the coating is thick & pliable like that, usually it's not. What we find is when the coating is really thick, it tends to be more pliable, and some guys have even been able to do this using a fingernail, believe it or not, when it's thick & pliable like that.
Thanks for your post!
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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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Interesting technique you used for removing that clear conformal coating.
That can work nicely when the coating is thick & pliable like that, usually it's not. What we find is when the coating is really thick, it tends to be more pliable, and some guys have even been able to do this using a fingernail, believe it or not, when it's thick & pliable like that.
Thanks for your post!
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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 Event Organizer