CHIP or No CHIP??
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Originally posted by WLF
What does a factory tech valve body do if not increase the line pressure? Manually instead of electronically. Still the same load on the pump (if any).
I have had a superchip in for a couple of years and have over 115,000 miles without any problem (had the torque converter thing which resolved with full synthetic fluid).
I recommend the chip fully. It does what we use to do with our mustangs as soon as we got them, bump up the timing and switch to high test.
What does a factory tech valve body do if not increase the line pressure? Manually instead of electronically. Still the same load on the pump (if any).
I have had a superchip in for a couple of years and have over 115,000 miles without any problem (had the torque converter thing which resolved with full synthetic fluid).
I recommend the chip fully. It does what we use to do with our mustangs as soon as we got them, bump up the timing and switch to high test.
As for the converter, really any power mod will give to some extent added stress on the converter. More torque is being fed to the converter, and more stress for the lock up to function. Raising shift points might slightly increase the stress on the trannny/converter on engines such as your 4.6 or my 5.0, being that their torque peaks are higher in the rev range,
I agree with your sig.... sharp truck with a unique set of appearance mods. Bet those gears keep that 4.6 in the upper part of the rev range too, just where it makes the power...
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Signmaster,
You make a good point.
I have been considering a factory tech valve to use in addition to my chip.
The gears are not as tall as you may think since the wheel/tires are much larger then the orriginal 16inch tires. About equal to adding 4:10 gears. I calculated it to be in the torque sweet spot at highway speeds because I tow a small 5th wheel.
Thanks for the complement.
You make a good point.
I have been considering a factory tech valve to use in addition to my chip.
The gears are not as tall as you may think since the wheel/tires are much larger then the orriginal 16inch tires. About equal to adding 4:10 gears. I calculated it to be in the torque sweet spot at highway speeds because I tow a small 5th wheel.
Thanks for the complement.
Last edited by WLF; Jul 26, 2002 at 11:24 AM.
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WLF,
Just a note... you might want to check with Mike on a new burn just in case you need it. I've seen a couple posts that the combo of the chip and shift kit can be a little too much in some cases.
As for the gears.... with tires getting bigger and bigger I'm surprised the factory hasn't offered lower ratios. My '95 has 3.31s, but when you do the math it's still a lower ratio than some of the new trucks with 3.55s due to the tire sizes.
Just a note... you might want to check with Mike on a new burn just in case you need it. I've seen a couple posts that the combo of the chip and shift kit can be a little too much in some cases.
As for the gears.... with tires getting bigger and bigger I'm surprised the factory hasn't offered lower ratios. My '95 has 3.31s, but when you do the math it's still a lower ratio than some of the new trucks with 3.55s due to the tire sizes.
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Signmaster,
I will talk to him but to be honest, the shifts can be stronger. I like the feel of a nice firm shift. Would be nice to hear the wheels cherp into second once in a while.
The problem with doing just the valve body up-grade is it doesn't eliminate the timing retard from the factory computer.
Thanks for your input.
I will talk to him but to be honest, the shifts can be stronger. I like the feel of a nice firm shift. Would be nice to hear the wheels cherp into second once in a while.
The problem with doing just the valve body up-grade is it doesn't eliminate the timing retard from the factory computer.
Thanks for your input.