Hi
I overheard some guys at work talking about the K&N filter and about the superchip. I love my F-150 and would like to have some feedback on what you guys and gals think of these items and where the superchip can be purchased?

Thanks!

1998 F150 XL Dark Blue/Grey 5spd
Westin Chrome Nerf Bars
Billet Grill and Bumper Insert
Chrome Tip on the tailpipe (compliments of my bro)
Tinted Windows
Bugflector II
Ventvisors

 

I have been using the K&N filter and Superchip combo for a good while now (multiple late model 5.4L F-150s). I am ABSOLUTELY pleased with the performance gains.

Check out the Superchip section on this site and contact Mike Troyer (Superchip distributor) for price/information. There is a ton of information about the Superchip there.

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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




[This message has been edited by Dustoff (edited 02-18-2001).]

 

K&N filter and SuperChip?

Can you say a 40 horsepower increase and even more increase in torque? I thought you could. (At least with the 5.4L.)

Go for it!!!


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2000 F150 Harley-Davidson: Superchip, K&N FIPK
Hard Tonneau, Hidden Hitch, 2-Meter Rig (KG0UK)
'99 FLHRCI, '95 XLH



[This message has been edited by HarleyGuy (edited 02-18-2001).]

 

FORDTOUGH44,

Dont buy any of them!!! If you do, you will only buy more and more mods and you will be hopelessly addicted like the rest of us! J/K

I have both K & N FIPK, and the Superchip, and they are both good products. The K&N FIPK is not as nice, as the Airraid or the Air Force systems, but it is the only one CARB certified (Smog legal)so that is the one I bought. Dont be confused between the K&N Filter, ($50.00), and the K&N FIPK, ($200.00) Becuase the FIPK, is the one that will give you the bigger horsepower gains!! Also all 3 of the FIPK systems, use the K&N filter.

As for the superchip, it is great! If you dont have any mods on your truck, then get the chip first, you will notice a big difference.
The only drawback to the chip is that you have to use the premium gas, 92-93 octane.

You can buy the Superchip on this site from Mike Troyer, as Dustoff has said, and you can go to the online store here as well for the K&N. Roger lemere runs the store, and you can email him or call him directly, and he will be able to give you all the details and answer any questions.
I bought my K&N FIPK from Roger, and he is a cool guy, and willing to help anyway he can. I plan on getting all of my future mods from him, and the F-150 online store.

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2000 White F150 Supercab Flareside
5.4 Automatic 3.55 LS
White face gauge plate
Alpine CD player
Superchip
K&N FIPK

 

Just look at my sig. You'll love it.

Now, what else can I buy?????

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2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition 4x2</A>

• Estate Green
• 5.4 ltr
• 3:55 LS rear
• Superchip!<A HREF="http://home.att.net/~jmtkennedy/Expedition/Airaidfr.JPG" TARGET=_blank>
• Airaid FIPK</A><A HREF="http://home.att.net/~jmtkennedy/Expedition/GibExitFr1.JPG" TARGET=_blank>
• Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust</A>
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof<A HREF="http://home.att.net/~jmtkennedy/Expedition/CenturyChildSeat.JPG" TARGET=_blank>
• Century Child Seat!</A>
• Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar ordered
• Front Polyurethane Anti-Sway Bar Bushings ordered

 

Thumbs up for the K&N FIPK.

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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications:
Split Fire Spark Plugs
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.

Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

 

There are some cheaper alternatives out there for performance gains.

1. The superchip will give you performance gains, but not as much as the auto tranny trucks. With the auto tranny the line pressure and shift points are also altered with the chip. You may want to save the chip for last and get one custom burned with all your mods that you end up with.

2. You can get a replacement K&N filter, then gut the stock silencers in the air track. Much cheaper than a FIPK.

http://members.tripod.com/fordf150do...tairintake.htm

https://www.f150online.com/tech/airbox.html

3. Get a good muffler or better yet cat-back exhaust system.

4. depending on how you use the truck, an electric fan

5. synthetic fluids

6. TB, MAF, heads, cams after that. Open up the engine or supercharge it.

7. Then get the chip.

my $.02

 

Here's pic of the Airiad. You can see a couple more at http://members.home.net/kennedy-jim/...n/2000ford.htm just click on the links under Airaid



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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 Cat Back Exhaust
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof
• Century Child Seat!
• Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar ordered
• Front Polyurethane Anti-Sway Bar Bushings ordered

--&gt;Come share my Addiction&lt;--

[This message has been edited by FamilyRide (edited 02-22-2001).]