does it really help in performance and saving gas? i have a Ford 150 4.2l v6.

 

I installed one about 6 monthes ago. I also installed a k&n fipk. I am getting about 3 to mpg better. low end proformace is better. The bonus is it removes the top speed limit.

 

I filled up with tank #5 today after the Superchip. I think 3 MPG is not the norm but that's the improvement I'm seeing around town.

It also improves shifting greatly. Of course the power throughout is great as well. It is definetly worth the money. Keep in mind though, not everyone sees better MPG. Pesonally, I think driving habits have a great deal to do with it. You chip it and you drive it harder. I'm actually driving a little more conservativly most of the time because I'm getting the power I need without nailing it.

It just makes it so much more enjoyable to drive!

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2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition 4x2
Estate Green
5.4 ltr
3:55 LS rear
Superchip!
Airaid FIPK
Gibson S/S Swept Side
Tow Package
Rear Load Leveling
Moonroof
Century Child Seat!

 

jjim69,

Dont buy the chip just for better gas mileage. The better mileage is only a by-product of the retuning of chip and using premium gas. I have had the chip in for a few months, and it is great. The increased power, is noticeable, as well as the improved shift points, if you have an automatic transmission.

My mileage really hasnt improved significantly, maybe 1 mpg, but I dont really pay too close attention, also I drive mostly city miles.


The chip is a great aftermarket product for performance, but dont be misled by thinking its going to improve mileage. Thats not what its for.

Hope this helps, and I do recommend the Superchips brand chip. Good luck!


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White 2000 XLT Flareside 4X2 Supercab, 5.4L Triton V-8, Automatic-3.55 LS, Class III Tow Package, Duraliner, White gauge faceplate, Alpine 60w x 4 CDA-7863.
Superchip
FUTURE MODS:
-K&N FIPK
-2001 Lightning wheels?
-Lightning front bumper cover, & foglights
-MTX Thunderforms for S/C
-Upgraded speakers in doors
-amplifier
-2" drop, front & rear
(I think that is a good start)

 

I, too, have the Superchip. My highway mileage has improved by 1-2 MPG, but my in-town mileage has actually dropped a bit. My overall average over the first 9,200 miles is 15.5795 MPG, mostly highway miles.

However, the changes to the shifting are where this chip really shines. It makes the truck drive like it should, and not like it was tuned for a granny to drive. IMHO, even with the lower city mileage and the cost of Premium gas, it's worth the money.

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Tom Brendel
2001 SCrew XLT 2WD, Toreador Red, 5.4L, Med. Parchment 60/40, 3.55 LS, Class III Towing Pkg, Aluminum Wheels, CD Changer, Bed Extender

Mods: K&N Air Filter, Superchip, Extang Black Max Soft Toneau Cover, Extang Cargo Cleats

 

I got 2 mpg better around town, no improvement on the highway with the chip. Performance gains were great. All in all a great purchase. Get it from Mike Troyer and you will get an F150 online discount and the best customer service.

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98 F150 Lariat extended cab, Pacific Green/Silver Frost,
Grey Leather Capt chairs, AM/FM/Cass/6-cd changer,
full tint, color matched bug deflector, vent shades,
A.R.E. hard bed cover, Ultra type 50 polished wheels,
BF Goodrich 315 55R x 16 Sport Truck Radial T/As, 4.6L,
AT, Towing Package, Airaid, Superchip, Flowmaster dual
exhaust, Flowmaster 50 series muffler, 3.55 gears

 

Look down the list of subject and you will see an area for Computer Chips. More information than you wanted to know.

Good luck.

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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

 

Superchip is very good HP per $ in performance, but does little for mileage. My opinion only.

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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.

 

The best mod i've made that increases mileage most noticably is the electric fan...i also have a SUPERCHIP(love it).....

 

I get the same gas milage with the chip as I did without it. However, it feels like it has more power and the shifting is improved too. Don't expect too much, but it's not bad for the price.

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2000 Supercab XLT 2WD 5.4L 3.55LS White w. grey interior, spray-in AND plastic bedliner, hitch
Jeff Emig Special Edition
Picture of my truck

 

Well worth the money!

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, class III towing package with super engine cooling/auxiliary transmission cooling HD package, Heavy duty shocks, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, FORD bedliner, FORD black tubular cab steps, K&N air filter, mar-hyde rubberized undercoating, Modine climate filtration system, Bugflector II, Mobil 1 oil, build 7/2000

 

Hi Roushfan , I'm new so forgive me if this has been discussed but could you elaborate on the 'electric fan'?
Where did you get it?
What is involved w/ installation?
Etc....

Thanks a million
RickC


THANKS ANYWAY BUT I FOUND IT

[This message has been edited by RC (edited 01-18-2001).]

 

Hi jjim69,

The Superchip will help with the performance of your 4.2 V-6 F-150, as you can see from the other responses you've received here from other Superchip owners.

I did want to comment on the issue of gas mileage improvements with the Superchip......

This is merely a by-product of the performance tuning, so your results will depend on how you drive it as well as your fuel quality. Most people tend to drive the vehicle a bit harder after first installing the Superchip, it's natural to do since you're checking out the new performance levels. Once the novelty of a new "go-fast" part wears off and your driving returns to normal, if you can keep your foot out of the throttle most people see about 1.5-2.0 more mpg. A few get a bit more, a few get a bit less, but that's what the numbers seem to average from all the feedback we get.

Now one thing you need to know up front is that the Superchip requires the use of premium gas, as it is the re-tuning of the engine specifically for premium gas that unlocks a lot of the additional power. For most people who drive 20,000 miles per year or less, the increased fuel costs average about $150-$200 per year. For those who want to be able to use regular gas, we do have another type of Superchip, called the Flip Chip, which can store any 2 programs. Some F-150 owners have had us configure them with one program for regular gas, and then the other our normal performance program for premium gas, so that is an option as well.

If you're primarily looking to increase gas mileage and don't care about performance, then the Superchip might not be for you, as it's a performance chip first and foremost. But if you want more power and improved driveability, the Superchip is the most cost-effective way to do that in these vehicles, and it will work well with other bolt-ons like K&N air filters, cat-back exhausts, etc.

I know you're looking for feedback directly from owners, but if you have other questions or would like to go over any aspect of the Superchip for your vehicle in detail, please feel free to give is a call, we're always happy to assist & answer questions, so you can give it some thought.

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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

 

it helps the shift points out nice!
also give our engine a little "kick" that's pretty nice..
no mpg increase I can tell yet

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Green & Tan
97 F150 XLT
V6 4.2L auto 4X4
MODS :
K&n air filter
Superchip
Ravin Z55 exhaust
GOODIES:
12 disk cd changer,
jvc 4ch 560watt poweramp (waitin on the speakers)
Tinted Windows
What's next?still thinkin):
FIPK,Tornneu cover,
headers?, Jacobs ignition system,anything
for more hp....

 

WOOPS

[This message has been edited by RC (edited 01-18-2001).]