chip and FIPK?
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chip and FIPK?
I have a 2000 F-150 Ext. Cab V-6 5 speed and I'm ready to install a chip. I've only dealt w/ V-8 hot rods in the past so I need to know which chip will hit me with the most ponies. Right now I definitely leaning towards the superchip, however some people have to me that the JET chip packs more bang for the buck and, of course, there are also those loyal to hypertech. What do you guys think. Also, has anybody had any luck doing a home grown FIPK? I would like to see some peoples results B4 I dump some benjamins on an AIRAID. Thanx!!!
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Hi umby,
Our opinion is of course a bit biased, but among those here who have used both a Jet and a Superchip on the same vehicle, or a Hypertech and then a Superchip on the same vehicle, they have always preferred the Superchip.
The 2 key differences between the Superchip and Hypertech or Jet are these:
1.) Hypertech and Jet do "generic" programming in these vehicles, meaning one program that has been compromised to run on all similar vehicles, I.E., one program for all 1998 4.2 V-6 automatics, for example. The Superchip is programmed for the exact software revision that was loaded into your vehicle's computer from the factory, each model year there are anywhere from 80-150 different factory calibrations in these F-150's alone, and we make a different program for each and every one of them, so you get a program that was made specifically for your individual vehicle.
2.) Hypertech and Jet only tune on full-throttle, the rest of the time there is no power gain at all. With the Superchip, you get a program that works adding power *all* the time, regardless of throttle position, as that is the only way to actually improve overall driveability, towing performance, etc. This is because of the structure of the emissions laws, as during full-throttle operation there are no emissions standards that have to be met. So if a chipmaker only tunes on WOT (wide-open throttle), then they don't have to spend the money and resources to insure strict emissions compliance on part-throttle since they don't change anything there, and independantly certify each application for emissions compliance like we do, and that drastically reduces their R&D costs, but it also yields a program that only works to add power when your foot is all the way to the floor.
I know you want to hear directly back from people using the various products, so you might want to check down in the Computer Chips section of these message boards as well, as that is where a lot of the guys using chips hang out.
We like the Airaid kit for these trucks a lot, it works well, and adds about 10 hp to the vehicle. Yes, you can do a "shadetree" airbox mod if you like, but you might not want to cut holes in your factory airbox for when you trade it in or sell it, etc., as they are very expensive to replace, more than an Airaid kit, that is up to you. Some guys have just used the drop-in K&N air filter, and then cut holes in the factory airbox to help get more airflow to the filter. Me personally, I prefer to use the complete airbox elimination kit like the Airaid, to me it's well worth it, but if you don't want to do that, you can still just use a drop-in K&N air filter without cutting up the factory airbox, and that will help a bit to reduce the restriction.
Best of luck whatever you decide, & Merry Christmas!
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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 12-19-2000).]
Our opinion is of course a bit biased, but among those here who have used both a Jet and a Superchip on the same vehicle, or a Hypertech and then a Superchip on the same vehicle, they have always preferred the Superchip.
The 2 key differences between the Superchip and Hypertech or Jet are these:
1.) Hypertech and Jet do "generic" programming in these vehicles, meaning one program that has been compromised to run on all similar vehicles, I.E., one program for all 1998 4.2 V-6 automatics, for example. The Superchip is programmed for the exact software revision that was loaded into your vehicle's computer from the factory, each model year there are anywhere from 80-150 different factory calibrations in these F-150's alone, and we make a different program for each and every one of them, so you get a program that was made specifically for your individual vehicle.
2.) Hypertech and Jet only tune on full-throttle, the rest of the time there is no power gain at all. With the Superchip, you get a program that works adding power *all* the time, regardless of throttle position, as that is the only way to actually improve overall driveability, towing performance, etc. This is because of the structure of the emissions laws, as during full-throttle operation there are no emissions standards that have to be met. So if a chipmaker only tunes on WOT (wide-open throttle), then they don't have to spend the money and resources to insure strict emissions compliance on part-throttle since they don't change anything there, and independantly certify each application for emissions compliance like we do, and that drastically reduces their R&D costs, but it also yields a program that only works to add power when your foot is all the way to the floor.
I know you want to hear directly back from people using the various products, so you might want to check down in the Computer Chips section of these message boards as well, as that is where a lot of the guys using chips hang out.
We like the Airaid kit for these trucks a lot, it works well, and adds about 10 hp to the vehicle. Yes, you can do a "shadetree" airbox mod if you like, but you might not want to cut holes in your factory airbox for when you trade it in or sell it, etc., as they are very expensive to replace, more than an Airaid kit, that is up to you. Some guys have just used the drop-in K&N air filter, and then cut holes in the factory airbox to help get more airflow to the filter. Me personally, I prefer to use the complete airbox elimination kit like the Airaid, to me it's well worth it, but if you don't want to do that, you can still just use a drop-in K&N air filter without cutting up the factory airbox, and that will help a bit to reduce the restriction.
Best of luck whatever you decide, & Merry Christmas!
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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 12-19-2000).]
its always nice to see new members here. Mike pretty much nailed it on the head.The airaide kit will add most of the power in the higher rpms. 
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Check the experiences that I have had with different types of chips in this thread...
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000232.html
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000232.html
