Hi
I'll make it quick.
Have a 97 f150 4.6L auto. It was originally a calif truck. I live in colo at 6000'.

1. What is the difference in smog equip ?

2.What does Fords "High Altitude" package consist of?

My truck is a real dog, not enough power and crap gas milage

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97' F150 Lariat S/C long bed 4x4 3:55LS 4.6L auto...SuperChip, 40 series Flowmaster cat back.
Colorado Springs, CO

 

Tell me about it. Try running a V6 at 6,572 ft in Colorado Springs and pay $1.30 for crap gas(medium grade 87 octane). Can't wait to get closs to sea level. I think this thin air effects driving ability for these drivers around here.

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98 F150 S/B Reg cab, 4.2 V6, Auto, A/C, Centerlines with Michelin's, Alpine head unit with 6 disc changer, Phoenix Gold M44 amp, JL audio 10" Sub and still adding

 

I live in Parker, CO. I can't believe the difference I see with my truck as the temperature varies. When it is 45 degrees out it seems like it has 30 more horses than when it is 75 degrees. It's very noticeable when I climb grades. I know its not the humidity because it is somewhat stable (dry) all year round.

 

I live at 4000ft and drive to 5700 every two weeks or so and have never noticed a diffrence. Have heard that some of the higher alt places sell diffrent kinds of gas though.

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2000 F150 SC XLT
5.4
4-sp auto
255/70r-16
3.55 LS
Heavy Duty electric
Heavy Duty cooling
Trailer Towing Group
Keyless Entry
Soft Cover
Captains Chairs
wedg blue& silver two tone (Just 892 more payments and that sucker is all mine)

 

I live in the Springs also. Does anyone know what exactly the Ford High Alt. package consists of? Cuz I know my truck doesn't have it and I want to know what I can do.

Thanks

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97' F150 Lariat S/C long bed 4x4 3:55LS 4.6L auto...SuperChip, 40 series Flowmaster cat back.
Colorado Springs, CO

 

any one?

 

Dude,
The "high altitude pkg" is the way the ECM is programmed...ie.,the program in the computer.
There are no "parts"...You're gonna hate this but, go get a "reflash" for your computer and then get a "re-burn" on your chip for the new code. BTW, Dfolk88, I live in Parker, also.
Rick

 

Thanks Reed,

Do you know if it would be worth it? Will it make a difference? I told SuperChips I lived at 6000' elev. Would they have not altered the chip for my curcumstance?

Thanks
Darren

 

DarinDude,
I can't answer for S-chips(Mike T.), but I understand they will re-burn your chip at no charge for a new code...Mike can clarify this. Whether Ford will give you a high altitude program (new code) to "improve drivability" is a question you have to ask the dealer in Colo Spgs. I would think the
reprogramming of your ECM would be free, but
I don't know that for sure. Good luck.
Rick


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'98 Xpey XLT
5.4/K&N FIPK/Gibson Cat-Back/SChip
/ISA's/Mich.265/70/17 M/S

 

Sorry, but I think ford had a missprint. That's the "high attitude" system you are reffering too! It's a training program for their service guy's. LOL

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels and the 4X4 decals, MODs so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps.