Reseting Computer
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Reseting Computer
I'm Installing a new FIPK by K&N should I reset my computer?
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2000 F150 Supercab Flareside
XLT Sport LS 4.6L Auto Silver
K&N Air Filter
Speed Grille
Wood Dash Kit
Premium Sound
6 Disk CD Changer
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2000 F150 Supercab Flareside
XLT Sport LS 4.6L Auto Silver
K&N Air Filter
Speed Grille
Wood Dash Kit
Premium Sound
6 Disk CD Changer
Ford Duraliner
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From: Virginia
Hi Robin,
We do anytime we install a new "go-fast" part, but it's not going to make much of a difference with that type of part (FIPK), in all reality. With us it's just a habit to clear the computer anytime we install any new performance part, so you start with a "fresh slate", so to speak, and the fuel curves can do their adjustment perhaps a tad sooner.
This procedure of clearing the computer is most important whenever you change the computer's program, it makes a big difference in your immediate results when you install a performance chip, for example. But other parts like an FIPK kit or a cat-back exhaust don't make much of a difference, usually not enough to really feel in the seat of the pants, but we do it anyway.
You probably already know this, but just in case, the way we do it is to install the part, test-start the engine, and then shut it back off. Disconnect the battery again, turn the headlights on for 5 minutes to drain all residual voltage from the system, then shut the lights back off, re-connect the battery, and go enjoy your new power.
Have fun,
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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com
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We do anytime we install a new "go-fast" part, but it's not going to make much of a difference with that type of part (FIPK), in all reality. With us it's just a habit to clear the computer anytime we install any new performance part, so you start with a "fresh slate", so to speak, and the fuel curves can do their adjustment perhaps a tad sooner.
This procedure of clearing the computer is most important whenever you change the computer's program, it makes a big difference in your immediate results when you install a performance chip, for example. But other parts like an FIPK kit or a cat-back exhaust don't make much of a difference, usually not enough to really feel in the seat of the pants, but we do it anyway.
You probably already know this, but just in case, the way we do it is to install the part, test-start the engine, and then shut it back off. Disconnect the battery again, turn the headlights on for 5 minutes to drain all residual voltage from the system, then shut the lights back off, re-connect the battery, and go enjoy your new power.
Have fun,
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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
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From: guelph, ontario, canada
Nice truck there Robin, i think a A.R.E. Lid would look amazing on her!!!
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1999 Ford F-150 xlt .supercab, 4x4 sport pkg. 4.6 Triton, Black with grey int,A.R.E. Lid, ford bug deflector,Q-Forms,eclipes head unit,and speakers,kicker solo's for subs,1000 watt amp. Flow master 70 series, K&N drop in,jet chip .will be geting a superchip.
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1999 Ford F-150 xlt .supercab, 4x4 sport pkg. 4.6 Triton, Black with grey int,A.R.E. Lid, ford bug deflector,Q-Forms,eclipes head unit,and speakers,kicker solo's for subs,1000 watt amp. Flow master 70 series, K&N drop in,jet chip .will be geting a superchip.