I will be getting my Gibson Dual Sport exhaust installed on my truck in about a week or two. Someone mentioned an interesting thing to me, and I - not knowing too much about this stuff, am wondering if anyone can be of any assistance.

When I have this new exhaust installed, does the computer chip in my truck need reprogrammed since I will no longer have the factory exhaust? Or is it just as simple as removing the current exhaust and installing the new one - whallaa!????

Thanks in advance,
Melissa

2000 F-150 XLT Extended Cab 2WD V6
Styleside, Short Bed, Sliding Rear Window, Tow Package, Green Exterior, Beige Interior

Modifications:
Exterior:
Stull Billet Grille
Steel Horse Automotive Black EuroBars
Ford Bedliner
Extang Classic Platinum Tonno Cover
Ventshade Vent Visors
Lund Trident Bug Shield
Tint

Interior:
Pioneer DEH-8200R CD Receiver
Pioneer CDX-1250 12-disk Changer
Alpine Mono Subwoofer Amplifier
12" JL Audio Subwoofer in sealed enclosure

Performance:
K&N Air Filter

Soon:
Gibson Dual Sport Exhaust (in about a week)
VTech Rough-Cut Taillight Covers (custom painted)

Wish:
Superchip
Lowering Kit
New Tires and Wheels
Custom Hood - "Snake Eyes" by Reflexxion
Custom Front Bumper - "Teardrop" by Distinctive Truck Accessories
GTS Pro-Beam Headlight Covers (custom painted)

 

turn headlamps on, disconnect negative battery terminal, let ir sit for about 30 minutes, turn headlamps off, reconnect battery & rock & roll...Mark...aka sundayniagara@hotmail.com

 

The chip does not have to be reprogrammed when adding a cat-back. Resetting the computer can be done to speed up the self-adjustment; it does not have to be done.

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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by luvmytruck:
luvmytruck disconnect both battery terminals neg. first hook a jumper wire between both cables let it set for 30 min. then hook cables back up ASE mechanic 21 years dan

 

geez, that kind of seems like a lot of work. I believe the credentials that you have but mine seemed to reset after 5mins of headlight turn on and negative battery disconnect. Just my own experience talking

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SpliT



2000 Work Series
Deep Wedgewood Blue
Standard Cab 5-Spd
4.2L V6 3.08 Gears
Mean Streak Cat-Back Exhaust(Anyone else have one, I hate mine)
Weld Super Single Wheels
Pioneer Deck DEH-P7200
Tinted Windows
Clear Corners
Superchip
AutoMeter Tach(Not Installed Yet)

Future Mods: FIPK, Bedliner, Billet Grille w/ Painted Grille Surround, Color-Keyed Bumpers, 6.5" Fabtech Ultimate Suspension Lift!!!

Email Me at: F150v6@Aol.com

 

"No need" to reset the Superchip after you install an aftermarket exhaust system.

I just had the Gibson "Swept Side" installed and the mechanic at the performance shop that I had it done at said not to reset the Superchip....waist of time he said!

Also talked to Mike at Superchips and he also that there is "no reason" to reset the chip after an exhaust mod is done.

Leave it, drive it and enjoy it!!