As many of you recall I tried a Diablo chip, and posted why I though it was a better choice.After talking to Mike,(sometimes heated) I then tied a Superchip, and here are my thoughts on it.Superchip's shifts are much firmer, almost like a mild shift kit at 2500 rpm and up, alot better than the Diablo,...ALOT! The Diablo does shift better than stock, however the Superchip is more of a "performance" feel at mid to high throttle positions, down low(cruise/normal driving) they feel about the same, although the Superchip seems to force a downshift quicker with less pedal(I liked that too!)The more pedal you gave it the better the Superchip felt, while the Diablo sort of remained the same, there was improvement, but not as good as SC.Powerwise, they seem similar,Slightly better throttle response with the SC.I couldn't get consistant readings with my G-tech, I tuned a car with this(another horror story), and this method takes forever and a day, and I wasn't going to invest more time tring to find a 3 or 5 hp difference between the two, seat of the pants you woundn't feel 5 hp anyway.I didn't do any 1/4 mile passes either(w/G-Tech)but,I would say the Superchip would have had an advantage if any. My opinions/testing may not be scientific, but I can honestly say, I did feel a difference, and if you can feel a difference, that says something.I sent the Diablo back and will be getting a SC.The Superchip does require more effort to install, if you need to modifiy the EEC bracket, but if you'll do the chip, the bracket isn't really a big deal. OH, Mike and I have talked several times on the phone, now the only thing we disagree on is our favorite Winston Cup driver.LOL

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2001 F-150 XLT S-CAB 4.6 "the full ride"
96 Taurus GL
93 Kenne-Bell Supercharged Mustang
"Injection is nice, but I perfer being blown!"

 

Hi jstang,

We sure have come a long way in our discussions, haven't we? I'm very glad we've been able to discuss everything at length, and that you've had the opportunity to evaluate both products for comparison.

Thanks for your detailed post John, and for our conversations, as I've enjoyed speaking with you about a number of things!

Just as an aside, I'd like to thank you publicly for your work as a firefighter and your charity work. That says volumes to me about your character and the kind of person you are (not that it matters here or is anyone's business, but I felt compelled to mention it), being so willing to put your life on the line & to help others less fortunate. We feel the same way.

Oh, and good luck to your favorite WC driver!

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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

 

Mike check out the sig..there is a message for you on the general discussion board.

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2001 F-150 XLT S-CAB 4.6 "Well equipt, and Superchipped!"
96 Taurus GL
93 Kenne-Bell Supercharged Mustang
"Injection is nice, but I perfer being blown!"

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Jstang - After the "heated" discussions it is good to see someone come back and update everyone and nice to hear that it worked out in the end. Usually these things get left as unresolved business which reflects badly on everyone.

Ian



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99 Expedition EB
5.4l, 4x4, 4.10 LS
WMS Tube, Bassani Cat Back Exhaust, Superchip Flipchip

 

Hi jstang,

That's funny, "well equipped & Superchipped", thanks for pointing it out, I probably wouldn't have picked up on that for awhile.

We're just glad you're happy John, & thanks for your posts!

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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

 

Amen Ian, that was very considerate of John, and certainly goes a long way to helping encourage good spirits.

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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

 

Changed it again, looks better now.

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2001 F-150 XLT S-CAB 4.6 "Fully equipt, and Superchip'ed!"
96 Taurus GL
93 Kenne-Bell Supercharged Mustang
"Injection is nice, but I perfer being blown!"

86 Kawasaki ZG 1000 A-1 Concours

 

I too am thinking about buying a chip for my truck and was leaning toward Diablo after your first post but now maybe I will try the superchip. I'm curious as to what program you received form superchip, according to them the file name is on the chip itself. Is this a standard program or a special one made for you? If I purchase a superchip I would want the same one you liked so much. I too am still undecided as to which to use and would appreciate a response to my question.

 

It was the standard performance program.

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2001 F-150 XLT S-CAB 4.6 "Fully equipt, and Superchip'ed!"
96 Taurus GL
93 Kenne-Bell Supercharged Mustang
"Injection is nice, but I perfer being blown!"

86 Kawasaki ZG 1000 A-1 Concours

 

Thanks Jstang

 

Superchip'd would be better than Superchip'ed.

At any rate, great post. Always good to hear about somebody's real world experience with two competing products. Your posting shows that you have a lot of integrity. Thanks!

 

Hey I like it too. New sig, and soon new computer, seeing mine STB!!

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2001 F-150 XLT S-CAB 4.6 "Fully equipt, and Superchip'd!"
96 Taurus GL
93 Kenne-Bell Supercharged Mustang
"Injection is nice, but I perfer being blown!"

86 Kawasaki ZG 1000 A-1 Concours