??? for the Sultan of Speed, the guru of guru's...Mike
 

Hi Mike...

John from NC,the retired cop. I bought a chip for my HD about a 1 1/2 mos ago....

Well the red face is for..chip not insalled as of yet... Just recently got out of hosp for a pulmonary embolism..(From that grrr!!
!@#$%^&* gun shot wound when a cop)

Seeing my Dr's have severely limited my ability to work on my truck.. for about another 2 mos...(Had a filer placed in aorta to block the clots) and having recently moved here 5 mos ago and don't have a clue on good mechanics Might you have a Vendor in the Greenboro, High Point or Winston-Salem area that might assist me in putting it in???

Also, make a comparison...Airaid system vs. K/N...Which is better??? Do these systems make only one application for my HD 5.4 ???

Hey Dude !!! Hope you and yours had a safe and happy holiday and will have many more !!!! What state is your Co. in ?? sorry forgot

Catchya....John

If you need a hand, let me know. I'm no mechanic, but I can throw parts around w/ the best of them. Except for soldering (Mike knows what I mean!!), I had little or no trouble w/ my Superchip. Doc

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2000 F-150 4x4
4.2L, 5-speed,
3.55 Limited Slip,
reg. cab, short bed,
ORP package (added),
Fog Lights (added),
Super-flip-chipped
...much more to come....

Wife: 2000 Ranger Trailhead Package

Doc..Give me call 336-861-0829...Now if you want to... John from Archdale,,,

Hey, agrv8vn, good to see you back. Guess you're all patched up now and just need a bit more time to heal. https://www.f150online.com/f150board/smile.gif

Glad that Doc has offered to assist for ya! You're going to enjoy it.
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'00 F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition
Hard Tonneau Cover
Superchip
K&N FIPK
Hidden Hitch w/Harley Logo
Peronalized Plate: F150 HD
'99 FLHRCI '95 XLH

[This message has been edited by HarleyGuy (edited 01-06-2001).]

Hi John,

I'm so sorry to hear you went through all that, especially during the Christmas Holidays, I hope this works out for you perfectly in the end, to say the least. And we're in Virginia, by the way. https://www.f150online.com/f150board/smile.gif

Since Doc has been kind enough to offer his services, that might be a good idea, that's very kind of him to offer to help, & he's a very nice gentleman, we've had the pleasure of speaking a number of times. In fact, we still "owe" him a speedo calibration for his code as soon as we have that done for his code. https://www.f150online.com/f150board/smile.gif

Now with regards to choosing between the K&N FIPK kit and the Airaid brand, either one costs the same and will get you the same power gains, 14 hp on the 5.4 motor. I like the Airaid's mounting system a little bit better, that's the only operational aspect to me, and then from an appearance standpoint, I like the looks of the Airaid kit. The Airaid is not 50-state emissions certified, so a lot of California customers will go with the K&N FIPK kit because of that. The K&N FIPK kit looks almost stock under the hood, it's black plastic just about matches everthing else under the hood, whereas as soon as you see the Airaid, you know it's there, so to speak. https://www.f150online.com/f150board/smile.gif

Between Airaid & K&N, I have preferred the Airaid, for those 2 reasons, the mount and how it looks. However, you really can't go wrong with either one, they're both fine kits.

I hope you feel better & can start to enjoy your new HD a bit more! https://www.f150online.com/f150board/smile.gif

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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

Hi Doc,

Great to "see" you again! I hope your Holidays were fun & your were able to relax and enjoy them.

That is very gracious of you to offer to help John, and if you want to do that, we're happy to compensate you, just shoot me an email, ok?

All the best to you & your family,

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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

That's the reason I love this site so much!
People that help out others,who said the internet was cold and impersonal? Doc gets a big thumbs up from me!,,,,98

Mike,I posted the ad from the tips(with the spring loaded flap in them) That I was talking about in the Torque loss thread. check it out and see what you think,,,,98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com

officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com

WOW,what a cool site!

FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
http://www.my-f150.com/98screamer/sigpic.jpg

Hi Screamer,

Yes, I finally did see them in that ad in your post to Rand (thanks for the laughs!), and it looks like a typical J.C. Whitney kind of gimmick. I don't remember where they came from, whether it was actually J.C. Whitney or not, but it sure looks like something they would carry, not to knock J.C. Whitney, they've been a saviour to a lot of people looking for many old parts, etc.

I don't think there's anything to it, but in all honesty, you don't know for sure until you try it. Personally, I'll pass on them. https://www.f150online.com/f150board/smile.gif

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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

No problems on the laughs,I've got a little Raoul in my blood I guess,hehe All the controversy of late has not hindered my enjoyment of my chip just yet. I noticed Rand did not even dignify it with an answer......I was really trying to help,seriously. I have seen those types of tips on race boats,but they were what looked to be about 6 inches in dia.,and yes,that ad is straight out of J.C. Whitneys Dec. catalog........98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com

officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com

WOW,what a cool site!

FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
http://www.my-f150.com/98screamer/sigpic.jpg

John and Doc, I see that you are both fairly close to me -- Albemarle. If I can be of any assistance let me know. I have installed several chips and I can also hook you up with the guys that have done my "hop-up" work if you are intersted in doing any other mods.

Ron

Hi Screamer,

Ahh, so it *was* a J.C. Whitney deal, I thought so, it has that classis J.C. look & feel to the ad. http://128.242.213.81/f150board/smile.gif

It brings back great memories for me too, as a kid I spent many an hour reading everything in their catalogs by flashlight long after "lights out". Plenty of things to fill the minds of young hot-rodders-to-be were to be found among their pages, I'll always remember them fondly.

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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

Thanks lutwiller!!
Any specs on your ride?
Doc

Hi doc, I've been a little lazy on perfecting my signature, so here's what I've got:

99 EC 4x2 Flareside
Roush package
Deep Wedgewood Blue
5.4 auto
4:10 LS
PROM 80mm mass air meter
30lb injectors
Vortec supercharger producing 9psi
Superchip flipchip
Caltrac traction bars

Mark Ray Motorsports in conjunction with Custom Performance in Harrisburg are the guru's for superchargers in this area. His work has been featured countless times in Hotrod and Mustang magazines. Some of the local law enforcement have had him install blowers on the crown vics. Their work is top notch. They just competed a mustang for Gabe Wilkens--formerly of the Green Bay Packers, that produced 612hp at the rear wheels. If you want hp, these are the guys to see.

Ron

Thanks for the info, sounds like a nice ride!! Doc

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2000 F-150 4x4
4.2L, 5-speed,
3.55 Limited Slip,
reg. cab, short bed,
ORP package (added),
Fog Lights (added),
Super-flip-chipped
...much more to come....

Wife: 2000 Ranger Trailhead Package

[This message has been edited by doc_f150 (edited 01-09-2001).]

Ah yes,
I remember doing the exact same thing,Mike. Half of the cool stuff they carried up until a few years ago,has dsiappeared http://128.242.213.81/f150board/frown.gif They have really spruced up the catalog with all types of new name brand products,,,,,,98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com

officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com

WOW,what a cool site!

FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
http://www.my-f150.com/98screamer/sigpic.jpg