Is a Superchip a good first mod?
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From: Mass
Is a Superchip a good first mod?
I have a Y2K 5.4 S/C 4X4 3.55ls with only 2500 miles on the truck. Should I wait for a chip our jump into the chiped life. I had a chip in my Explorer Sport 4.0 and Loved it I miss it! Help guys. wait or jump
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*2000 Gold XLT F150
*5.4 4x4 3.55ls
*s/c orp pkg
*tow pkg, 17 inch wheels
*herculiner, keyless ,
*GTS buggard II Painted gold
*1970 Chevy C10 Street Rod
*327/700r4
*Droped 3"frtont 4"rear
*1970 K5 Blazer 4X4 Beater
*1986 Monte Carlo SS LE
*1993 Toyota Camery LE
*Mopar = More-Parts
*Mopar = Slowpar
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*2000 Gold XLT F150
*5.4 4x4 3.55ls
*s/c orp pkg
*tow pkg, 17 inch wheels
*herculiner, keyless ,
*GTS buggard II Painted gold
*1970 Chevy C10 Street Rod
*327/700r4
*Droped 3"frtont 4"rear
*1970 K5 Blazer 4X4 Beater
*1986 Monte Carlo SS LE
*1993 Toyota Camery LE
*Mopar = More-Parts
*Mopar = Slowpar
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From: Glen Ellyn, IL
Tech1,
Mike T says that you should chip after the intital 1K break-in period to determine if there is anything wrong with the vehicle.
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2001 SCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, Arizona Beige, CD, Leather 60/40, Skids, Slider, 3.55LS, Tow Package, Block Heater. Future Mods: Plastic Bed Liner, Westin Chromed Stainless Step Bars, Front Hitch, Warn semi-hidden winch. Bed Cap. K&N Filter
Mike T says that you should chip after the intital 1K break-in period to determine if there is anything wrong with the vehicle.
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2001 SCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, Arizona Beige, CD, Leather 60/40, Skids, Slider, 3.55LS, Tow Package, Block Heater. Future Mods: Plastic Bed Liner, Westin Chromed Stainless Step Bars, Front Hitch, Warn semi-hidden winch. Bed Cap. K&N Filter
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From: Mass
Has anyone installed a chip this early yet?
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*2000 Gold XLT F150
*5.4 4x4 3.55ls
*s/c orp pkg
*tow pkg, 17 inch wheels
*herculiner, keyless ,
*GTS buggard II Painted gold
*1970 Chevy C10 Street Rod
*327/700r4
*Droped 3"frtont 4"rear
*1970 K5 Blazer 4X4 Beater
*1986 Monte Carlo SS LE
*1993 Toyota Camery LE
*Mopar = More-Parts
*Mopar = Slowpar
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*2000 Gold XLT F150
*5.4 4x4 3.55ls
*s/c orp pkg
*tow pkg, 17 inch wheels
*herculiner, keyless ,
*GTS buggard II Painted gold
*1970 Chevy C10 Street Rod
*327/700r4
*Droped 3"frtont 4"rear
*1970 K5 Blazer 4X4 Beater
*1986 Monte Carlo SS LE
*1993 Toyota Camery LE
*Mopar = More-Parts
*Mopar = Slowpar
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From: Columbus, Georgia
I installed a Superchip in my 2000 at the 500 mile point. I am at 850 miles now and no problems at all...smoothest running F-150 I have owned yet (98,00,00). You should be just fine to go ahead and chip it.
The last F-150 I owned (2000), I installed the Superchip around the 3,000 mile point. I finally decided to get one after reading all of the positive remarks on this site. It also ran flawlessly...so again..I would say you are just fine at your current mileage.
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, LEV, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, Heavy duty shocks, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, FORD bedliner, K&N air filter, mar-hyde rubberized undercoating, Modine climate filtration system, Bugflector II, Mobil 1 oil and filter, Build date 7/00
[This message has been edited by Dustoff (edited 08-22-2000).]
The last F-150 I owned (2000), I installed the Superchip around the 3,000 mile point. I finally decided to get one after reading all of the positive remarks on this site. It also ran flawlessly...so again..I would say you are just fine at your current mileage.
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, LEV, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, Heavy duty shocks, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, FORD bedliner, K&N air filter, mar-hyde rubberized undercoating, Modine climate filtration system, Bugflector II, Mobil 1 oil and filter, Build date 7/00
[This message has been edited by Dustoff (edited 08-22-2000).]
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I put mine in at 1000 miles; no problems. Best mod for the money/results/effort. I noticed the transmission improvement immediately. Good luck.
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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back,
3" exit Y-pipe, Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.
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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back,
3" exit Y-pipe, Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.
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From: Virginia
Hi Tech1,
We generally advise that you have a few hundred miles on a brand new vehicle before installing any performance parts, just so you know there are no serious immediate problems with the vehicle that need attention. That being said, here at Performance we rarely even get off the dealer's lot with our new vehicles before installing them, but that's because of who we are, of couse.
It sounds like you're on the right track, as the top 3 bang-for-the-buck mods on these F-150's are:
1.) Optimize the pwoer train programming with the Superchip. 28 hp & 46 lbs./ft. torque on the 99 & later 5.4
2.) Reduce restriction on the intake side using an airbox elimination kit, either the Airaid brand or K&N's FIPK kit, they both add 14 hp to the 5.4 motor.
3.) Reduce restriction on the exhaust side, using a good cat-back exhaust system, about 12 hp to perhaps as much as 14 hp on the 5.4 motor.
You can do these mods in any order you like, and it won't affect the eventual outcome, these 3 areas work very well together.
Of course there are other mods, like headers, underdrive pullys, etc., that are just a tad lower on the unofficial "bang-for-the-buck" list, so you can go as fast as you want to spend, basically.
Best of luck with your truck,
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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
We generally advise that you have a few hundred miles on a brand new vehicle before installing any performance parts, just so you know there are no serious immediate problems with the vehicle that need attention. That being said, here at Performance we rarely even get off the dealer's lot with our new vehicles before installing them, but that's because of who we are, of couse.
It sounds like you're on the right track, as the top 3 bang-for-the-buck mods on these F-150's are:
1.) Optimize the pwoer train programming with the Superchip. 28 hp & 46 lbs./ft. torque on the 99 & later 5.4
2.) Reduce restriction on the intake side using an airbox elimination kit, either the Airaid brand or K&N's FIPK kit, they both add 14 hp to the 5.4 motor.
3.) Reduce restriction on the exhaust side, using a good cat-back exhaust system, about 12 hp to perhaps as much as 14 hp on the 5.4 motor.
You can do these mods in any order you like, and it won't affect the eventual outcome, these 3 areas work very well together.
Of course there are other mods, like headers, underdrive pullys, etc., that are just a tad lower on the unofficial "bang-for-the-buck" list, so you can go as fast as you want to spend, basically.
Best of luck with your truck,
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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