Superchip reset??
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From: Indiana
Superchip reset??
I was just wondering how often you guys disconnect the battery and have the computer/chip "relearn" everything?
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'98 EB Expy 4x4
5.4L 3.73 LS
Trail.Tow & Skidplate Pkg.
DA MODS....
** Custom Fab. 4" Cold Air Enclosure
** Pro-M 80mm MAF w/Filter & SC cal.(Enclosed)
** WMS Velocity Tube
** 75mm Edelbrock/BBK TB
** Hand Ported TB/Intake Elbow
** Magnason/Eaton M90 Supercharger
** Mobil 1 Synthetic Filter & Oil
** Autometer Boost Gauge w/ A-pillar mounted pod
** Cust. Prog. Superchip
** JBA Jet Black Ceramic Coated Headers
** Stage 8 Locking Header Bolts
** "PROWLER" Tran's Oil Cooler w/ 10" Spal Cooling Fan
** 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
** "EXPEDITION" Receiver Cover
COMING UP NEXT, IN THE FUTURE....
** Cobra Style Hood
** '99+ Front End W/PIAA Fog Light Air Dam Kit
** Brembo Front End Crossed Drilled Brake Kit w/ Matching Rear Rotors
** 18" Wheels, due to Brembos
"Its Sooo Big...Its Gotta to be Blown!"
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Hi Way,
(I just love saying that
)
Haven't seen you around for awhile, nice to see you drop back by! Hope your Holidays are going well.
I can only tell you what we do, and we only do a battery disconnect to clear the computer if we change the computer's program (installing or removing a Superchip), or if we install a new performance part, or if we are doing some informal mileage testing of various gasoline brands.
Some people will also do a re-set if they take their daily driver to the drag strip on the weekend, just as a technique to wipe out any effects of Ford's adaptive strategy in a daily driver that is usually driven conservatively. In those circumstances, you can sometimes pick up a tenth or two on the first couple of passes you run compared to what you would have run if you didn't do the dis-connect. I didn't clear mine the last time I went to the drag-strip, and I should have I suppose, just to see if it would have made any difference for me in that particular vehicle, as that car is usually driven conservatively.
In terms of just doing a disconnect just for the heck of it every so often, without making any kind of modification, not doing any testing, etc., we never do that, if that is what you're asking.
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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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(I just love saying that
)Haven't seen you around for awhile, nice to see you drop back by! Hope your Holidays are going well.
I can only tell you what we do, and we only do a battery disconnect to clear the computer if we change the computer's program (installing or removing a Superchip), or if we install a new performance part, or if we are doing some informal mileage testing of various gasoline brands.
Some people will also do a re-set if they take their daily driver to the drag strip on the weekend, just as a technique to wipe out any effects of Ford's adaptive strategy in a daily driver that is usually driven conservatively. In those circumstances, you can sometimes pick up a tenth or two on the first couple of passes you run compared to what you would have run if you didn't do the dis-connect. I didn't clear mine the last time I went to the drag-strip, and I should have I suppose, just to see if it would have made any difference for me in that particular vehicle, as that car is usually driven conservatively.
In terms of just doing a disconnect just for the heck of it every so often, without making any kind of modification, not doing any testing, etc., we never do that, if that is what you're asking.
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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