What fuel with a superchip???
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From: Albia, Iowa, USA
What fuel with a superchip???
I am considering purchasing a superchip for my truck. I was wondering what octane rating fuel is needed to run the chip?? Also what is a good chip to get on a student's budget? Any help is appreciated.
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1997 4X4 supercab short box
True dual exhaust
tinted windows
Pioner CD player
soft tonneau cover
Lund bug shield
Oh yeah and a Dixie air horn
Future mods: 285/75/r16's
brush guard
running boards
Stainless steel rocker panel covers
4X4 stickers
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1997 4X4 supercab short box
True dual exhaust
tinted windows
Pioner CD player
soft tonneau cover
Lund bug shield
Oh yeah and a Dixie air horn
Future mods: 285/75/r16's
brush guard
running boards
Stainless steel rocker panel covers
4X4 stickers
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From: Houston, TX, USA
funboy-
you will need to run 92+ octane.
I went the flip chip from Superchip. Well worth the money versus single mode chip. My flip chip will allow me to run both 87 and 92+. I do not always need the power that the chip provides and mainly just want the power while towing. Plus I do not want to pour premium gas in my truck all the time with current gasoline prices. Mike T will probably respond to you and help you order one. Good luck
dan out
you will need to run 92+ octane.
I went the flip chip from Superchip. Well worth the money versus single mode chip. My flip chip will allow me to run both 87 and 92+. I do not always need the power that the chip provides and mainly just want the power while towing. Plus I do not want to pour premium gas in my truck all the time with current gasoline prices. Mike T will probably respond to you and help you order one. Good luck
dan out
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I use Chevron 92 Octane almost exclusively.
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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs,Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Sway Bar Bushings, 265 70 16 tires, Rancho RS9000 shocks
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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs,Energy Suspension Polyurethane Front Sway Bar Bushings, 265 70 16 tires, Rancho RS9000 shocks
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Hi funboy289,
Any performance chip that actually increases engine power is going to require the use of premium gasoline.
As HtownDan mentioned, we also offer a product that can store 2 programs, called the Superchip Flip Chip, and we can set it up with a pair of programs tuned for regular gas on one side and premium on the other, like Dan's setup. Just keep in mind that the real pwoer gains will only come when running the premium gas program, even though it will feel a little bit peppier with the Flip Chip running the regular gas program, due to removal of transitional spark retards, etc.
If you'd like to get all the details, etc., so you can give it some thought, please feel free to give us a shout, our contact info is just below.
Best of luck with your truck and in school!
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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
Any performance chip that actually increases engine power is going to require the use of premium gasoline.
As HtownDan mentioned, we also offer a product that can store 2 programs, called the Superchip Flip Chip, and we can set it up with a pair of programs tuned for regular gas on one side and premium on the other, like Dan's setup. Just keep in mind that the real pwoer gains will only come when running the premium gas program, even though it will feel a little bit peppier with the Flip Chip running the regular gas program, due to removal of transitional spark retards, etc.
If you'd like to get all the details, etc., so you can give it some thought, please feel free to give us a shout, our contact info is just below.
Best of luck with your truck and in school!
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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