Hi Mike,

I'm seriously thinking about getting a superchip for Christmas, but I have a concern. Here in So. California premium gas is only 92 octane and I wonder if that's high enough for the superchip or I definitely need to use 93. If so, is it possible to reprogram for 92?
Thanks.

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2000 Supercab XLT 2WD 5.4L 3.55LS White w. grey interior, spray-in AND plastic bedliner, hitch
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I'm using 92 octane Amoco and it's working *great* for me. That's the best I can find anywhere nearby.

When I put the 92 octane in for the first tankful after installing the chip, it mixed with several gallons of 89 octane left over from the prior tank, making the total octane effectively about 91. It still worked GREAT!

Merry Christmas New 5.4. GET IT, you won't be sorry.

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2000 F-150 Harley-Davidson
Hard Tonneau Cover
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'99 FLHRCI
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Hi new 5.4,

I think I hear Santa scribbling something on his list.... just kidding, but it is a good time of year to be on Santa's good side.

That's a very common question, and you should be just fine with your 92 octane, California & other customers running Superchips use anywhere from 91-94 octane, depending on what they can get in their altitude & area. A good quality 92 octane will be fine.

You hear a lot of talk about people using 93 simply because in many areas, their pump premium is 93 instead of 92 octane, that's pretty common here in the East.

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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
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Thanks for the replies. I'm probably going to call you today, Mike. Hope you're still there.

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2000 Supercab XLT 2WD 5.4L 3.55LS White w. grey interior, spray-in AND plastic bedliner, hitch
Jeff Emig Special Edition
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Hi new5.4,

We'll be here, we're not going anywhere, so take your time, we'll be here whenever you're ready.

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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