ok I got my superchip in this morning and i am installing it right now
my dad just mentioned that when he borrowed it this morning he filled it up
but he used 87 octane
will that be ok or will it damage anything?
i havent ever used an octane booster but would that maybe help

plus is 92 octane good enough? that is all we can get around here

It would really help if someone could Instant Message me on AIM I need this quickly before I go drive it
my s/n on AIM is ThePyroManiacKid
just mention computer chip or something


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1999 F-150 Supercab Styleside Lariat 5.4L V8 3.55LS gears
Tan Leather Seats Front/Back
Captain Chairs in front
Tan Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Remote Entry
Signal Mirrors

Navigator Front End
Factory 2tone Red on top of Gold
Metallic Flake Ghost Flames in the gold
18inch Wheels
Lowered 2/3
Rhino Bedliner
Euro "Atezza" Tail Lights

Stock CD player
Rockford Fosgate Punch 250a Amplifier
2 RF Punch DXL 8inch Subwoofers
2 Kenwood Midranges (in the front doors)

K&N "Drop In" Filter
Flowmasters

Within the next Month: Superchip, 3/4 drop (already got the money just need to order them)

By my 17th birthday (March 23rd): White Face Guages, HOPEFULLY A SUPERCHARGER PACKAGE

Some Quick Photos
www.geocities.com/thepyromaniackid

Things That Have Gone Wrong So Far:
Burnt Anti-Freeze Smell
The Anti-Freeze seems to leaking but the fluid level hasn't gone done any
This has Caused a Coil to go out
The passenger side Door-Lock went out
The driver side Door-Lock went out
Muth Signal Mirrors Reflective Backing Cracked All To Hell

Fixed under warranty: Coil, Passenger Side Door-Lock
Will be Fixed under warranty: Driver Side Door-Lock, Muth Signal Mirrors
(Wonder what the Ford House will say when I show up with a Lincoln Truck for warranty work)

Can't FInd The Anti-Freeze Leak (?)
Tried putting in AlumniSeal and hasn't got hot enough to see if it still has the
Burnt Anit-Freeze Smell

[This message has been edited by ThePyroManiacKid (edited 12-28-2000).]

 

It will not hurt it, but if you can, wait until you run out that tank an then install it. If not run the 87 octane as dry as possible, fill up with the highest octane you can 92 will work 93 is better and then disconnect your negative battery post, turn on headlights for at least 5 minutes. Put it back together and you should see the benefits immediately. Good luck!!

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1999 F-150 Lariat SC 2 WD, White/Silver, 5.4L, 3.55LS, K & N FIPK, Superchip, underdrive pulley set, Flowmaster dual chamber one in and duels out, six disc CD changer, towing package and captain chairs

 

Hi Pyro,

STOP!!!!!!

DO NOT RUN THE SUPERCHIP WITH 87 OCTANE IN THE TANK! You will most likely get detonation as a result. You might get lucky and not experience detonation, as the total effective compensation range of the knock sensor systems in these vehicles can vary quite a bit, but you won't get the power gain, either.

You need to just WAIT, and install the Superchip *after* you have run out that 87 octane, and fill up with 92 or higher. 92 octane is enough, that's fine, just use the best quality premium in your area for best results. I'm sure that over this Holiday weekend you can drive it quite a bit, and get that regular gas out of there.

Also, don't forget what we discussed about the possibility of you having that jumper misconfiguration, as your code has been affected by that in the past on some of them, some are affected, and some aren't, it's completely random, so we just keep a list of all codes that have ever been affected, so we can let you know about this possibility, as we discussed over the phone. If you have any trouble, just give us a call, or if your father is helping you, we'll be happy to speak to him as well.

Be patient & good luck!

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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

[This message has been edited by Superchips_Distributor (edited 12-29-2000).]

 

hey
i ran it half empty and put in 92 octane to the brim then added some octane booster

it worked great

this thing really helped my shifting

thanx

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1999 F-150 Supercab Styleside Lariat 5.4L V8 3.55LS gears
Tan Leather Seats Front/Back
Captain Chairs in front
Tan Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Remote Entry
Signal Mirrors

Navigator Front End
Factory 2tone Red on top of Gold
Metallic Flake Ghost Flames in the gold
18inch Wheels
Lowered 2/3
Rhino Bedliner
Euro "Atezza" Tail Lights

Stock CD player
Rockford Fosgate Punch 250a Amplifier
2 RF Punch DXL 8inch Subwoofers
2 Kenwood Midranges (in the front doors)

K&N "Drop In" Filter
Flowmasters

Within the next Month: Superchip, 3/4 drop (already got the money just need to order them)

By my 17th birthday (March 23rd): White Face Guages, HOPEFULLY A SUPERCHARGER PACKAGE

Some Quick Photos
www.geocities.com/thepyromaniackid

Things That Have Gone Wrong So Far:
Burnt Anti-Freeze Smell
The Anti-Freeze seems to leaking but the fluid level hasn't gone done any
This has Caused a Coil to go out
The passenger side Door-Lock went out
The driver side Door-Lock went out
Muth Signal Mirrors Reflective Backing Cracked All To Hell

Fixed under warranty: Coil, Passenger Side Door-Lock
Will be Fixed under warranty: Driver Side Door-Lock, Muth Signal Mirrors
(Wonder what the Ford House will say when I show up with a Lincoln Truck for warranty work)

Can't FInd The Anti-Freeze Leak (?)
Tried putting in AlumniSeal and hasn't got hot enough to see if it still has the
Burnt Anit-Freeze Smell

 

PyroKid,

That is one nice looking hybrid truck with the Navigator front end!

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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, HD electrical and cooling, power seat, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)

 

Hi Pryo,

OK, glad to hear it went OK, good idea to run that gas out of there.

One thing you'll want to remember is that if you can avoid it, try not to use octane boosters, as they tend to shorten the lifespan of spark plugs & O2 sensors, leaving a pink or purple residue behind. If you get in a pinch, they can get you thru, but it's not a good idea to use that stuff frequently.

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

[This message has been edited by Superchips_Distributor (edited 12-31-2000).]

 

thanx mike

i knopw about the negatives of running octane boosters but like u said i was in a pinch and had to have it on for this weekend

did good to, i outran a truck i always lost to before tonight


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1999 F-150 Supercab Styleside Lariat 5.4L V8 3.55LS gears
Tan Leather Seats Front/Back
Captain Chairs in front
Tan Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Remote Entry
Signal Mirrors

Navigator Front End
Factory 2tone Red on top of Gold
Metallic Flake Ghost Flames in the gold
18inch Wheels
Lowered 2/3
Rhino Bedliner
Euro "Atezza" Tail Lights

Stock CD player
Rockford Fosgate Punch 250a Amplifier
2 RF Punch DXL 8inch Subwoofers
2 Kenwood Midranges (in the front doors)

K&N "Drop In" Filter
Flowmasters

Within the next Month: Superchip, 3/4 drop (already got the money just need to order them)

By my 17th birthday (March 23rd): White Face Guages, HOPEFULLY A SUPERCHARGER PACKAGE

Some Quick Photos
www.geocities.com/thepyromaniackid

Things That Have Gone Wrong So Far:
Burnt Anti-Freeze Smell
The Anti-Freeze seems to leaking but the fluid level hasn't gone done any
This has Caused a Coil to go out
The passenger side Door-Lock went out
The driver side Door-Lock went out
Muth Signal Mirrors Reflective Backing Cracked All To Hell

Fixed under warranty: Coil, Passenger Side Door-Lock
Will be Fixed under warranty: Driver Side Door-Lock, Muth Signal Mirrors
(Wonder what the Ford House will say when I show up with a Lincoln Truck for warranty work)

Can't FInd The Anti-Freeze Leak (?)
Tried putting in AlumniSeal and hasn't got hot enough to see if it still has the
Burnt Anit-Freeze Smell

 

Hi Pyro,

OK, glad to hear it worked out for you, and you are already aware of what the octane boosters can do!

Glad to hear you were able to beat that other truck now that you have the Superchip installed, that always makes it worthwhile, when you can see that kind of difference.

Say, what does your Dad think about you using the Superchip? And did you have teh jumper misconfiguration, did yo have to close your jumpers, or was yours not affected? I'm just curious, thanks for any info you can provide.

And please, if you'll forgive me for saying this, please be careful in your street "episodes" and playing with other vehicles, stoplight racing, etc., as they tend to throw the book at younger drivers, and we don't want to read about you in the papers. But then, you probably already know all that too.

Have fun & be careful,

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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

 

hey
install went good with no problems
i didnt have the jumper problem
i did look at some posts and that site the night after i ordered it

my dad was all for getting the superchip
course he is kind wierd he's going to help me get that supercharger i want

and i never race red light to red light
to me that is just plain idiotic
we all meet outside of town at a very deserted road

that is where we all go (up to 100 cars)
still dnagerous but at least it isnt in town
and you can tell when someone is coming up the road miles away


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1999 F-150 Supercab Styleside Lariat 5.4L V8 3.55LS gears
Tan Leather Seats Front/Back
Captain Chairs in front
Tan Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Remote Entry
Signal Mirrors

Navigator Front End
Factory 2tone Red on top of Gold
Metallic Flake Ghost Flames in the gold
18inch Wheels
Lowered 2/3
Rhino Bedliner
Euro "Atezza" Tail Lights

Stock CD player
Rockford Fosgate Punch 250a Amplifier
2 RF Punch DXL 8inch Subwoofers
2 Kenwood Midranges (in the front doors)

K&N "Drop In" Filter
Flowmasters

Within the next Month: Superchip, 3/4 drop (already got the money just need to order them)

By my 17th birthday (March 23rd): White Face Guages, HOPEFULLY A SUPERCHARGER PACKAGE

Some Quick Photos
www.geocities.com/thepyromaniackid

Things That Have Gone Wrong So Far:
Burnt Anti-Freeze Smell
The Anti-Freeze seems to leaking but the fluid level hasn't gone done any
This has Caused a Coil to go out
The passenger side Door-Lock went out
The driver side Door-Lock went out
Muth Signal Mirrors Reflective Backing Cracked All To Hell

Fixed under warranty: Coil, Passenger Side Door-Lock
Will be Fixed under warranty: Driver Side Door-Lock, Muth Signal Mirrors
(Wonder what the Ford House will say when I show up with a Lincoln Truck for warranty work)

Can't FInd The Anti-Freeze Leak (?)
Tried putting in AlumniSeal and hasn't got hot enough to see if it still has the
Burnt Anit-Freeze Smell

 

Have fun winning races.

 

Hi Pyro,

OK great, & thanks for the feedback.

It's wonderful to have a Dad who is into helping you get your performance happening, you're very lucky. But then, one look at your truck tells you that, it's very nice inded, most people here would like to have it, but to have that at the age of 16 is very lucky indeed. Congratulations on having a father that trusts you and works with you like yours obviously does!

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