Superchips Microtuner Now Has 3 Program Settings
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Re: 95 PSD Exhaust and 1-2 shift questions
Originally posted by bobcatv8
Thanks Ken!!
I serviced the tranny today and I got a good look at why the early PSDs need the exhaust upgrade! The stock downpipe is horrible looking! There does appear to be sufficient room for a round {less restrictive} downpipe to go there too. What was Ford thinking in the 90's??
Thanks Ken!!
I serviced the tranny today and I got a good look at why the early PSDs need the exhaust upgrade! The stock downpipe is horrible looking! There does appear to be sufficient room for a round {less restrictive} downpipe to go there too. What was Ford thinking in the 90's??
I noticed there is a heat wrap around the flat stock downpipe. Should I reuse it or put some kind of other replacement wrap on the aftermarket downpipe? I am losing the cat. convertor, so maybe heat build-up in that area won't be as bad?
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Originally posted by fordracerman
i nee to know what is the best chip/programmer to buy for all round use and pulling my race car trailer 12 times a year. thanks newbie
i nee to know what is the best chip/programmer to buy for all round use and pulling my race car trailer 12 times a year. thanks newbie
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Question On The Micro Tuner For 7.3L
Ok, I know this may be covered or just plain stupid, but I have to ask.
Can you use a micro tuner on more than one vehicle, it appears to be an external programmer, is this correct?
One other thing the OBDII Reader Will It Work On All OBDII Cars?
(Might Buy It For A Shop Toy!)
Thanks,
JT
Can you use a micro tuner on more than one vehicle, it appears to be an external programmer, is this correct?
One other thing the OBDII Reader Will It Work On All OBDII Cars?
(Might Buy It For A Shop Toy!)
Thanks,
JT
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They store your stock program in the tuner. It will only store one stock program at a time and will refuse to tune another vehicle while it has a stock backup. There isn't a way around it.... it would be crazy for Superchips to allow more than 1 per tuner.
Just imagine you buying it with 5 of your buddies, or a garage buying one and charging 100s of customers to tune their vehicles. It would be software piracy for vehicles.
Just imagine you buying it with 5 of your buddies, or a garage buying one and charging 100s of customers to tune their vehicles. It would be software piracy for vehicles.
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Thanks Thats What I Need To Know, But In Responce, I have two vehicles, If I programmed with 5 people, They would not be able to change the program unless they came to see me, and that would be stupid. But if I have two trucks and I am one person and I kept the programmer with the truck I am currently driving and needed to change the program I could.
I have been evaluating these for a long time, and have still not made a decision, I am looking for a local person to test drive or get specs from about Diablo and SuperChips.
Thanks
Jt
I have been evaluating these for a long time, and have still not made a decision, I am looking for a local person to test drive or get specs from about Diablo and SuperChips.
Thanks
Jt
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When you buy Microsoft Windows, you're licensed to use it on 1 computer. Same goes with a tuner. 1 tuner, 1 vehicle. 2 tuners, 2 vehicles, etc.
It will let you uninstall it from one vehicle and then use it on another. You just can't use it on both at the same time. Check out the Computer tuning section of the site... I've gone over both products and this question in detail there on many occasions.
It will let you uninstall it from one vehicle and then use it on another. You just can't use it on both at the same time. Check out the Computer tuning section of the site... I've gone over both products and this question in detail there on many occasions.
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Ok I got it, I just demoed a 1705 MAX Micro Tuner from a local location and it has 3 modes, Tow Safe, Tow Preformance, And High Preformance. The sales person let me demo the high preformance mode for the week end. I am wondering what the mode is that is best for all (long life, hp gain and fuel economy) Also he had a tech tell me that that mode (high preformance) is ok to run with stock setup, unless I am towing, is this true, and what is your thought on the superchips versus Diablo, Remember I want good economy, and a nice gain over stock, not hair raising diesel guzzleing power!
Thanks, Jt
Thanks, Jt
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Economy is going to be similar for both products in the middle modes. The 40HP mode of the Diablo, on average, will give the best mileage of all the tunes. Longevity is not impacted so long as you keep exhaust temps down.
I don't recommend you use the high setting unless you have an EGT gauge, especially at high altitude.
No, it will not let you set tire size. Only the gas products will. Both products will clear codes, Diablo's code read functions are far more advanced than Superchips.
I don't recommend you use the high setting unless you have an EGT gauge, especially at high altitude.
No, it will not let you set tire size. Only the gas products will. Both products will clear codes, Diablo's code read functions are far more advanced than Superchips.
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Sounds good, I ponder what would happen if you lost power in the programmer would you loose your stock program? Or is it stored in a ROM chip?
And in general question what mpg change can I be expecting, I know the power change, I really feel it!
Would like to be safer than sorry!
Thanks
Jt
and one more thing a downside , it seems to keep the engine at about 2k rpm+ at all times, so inturn the engine noise is much louder!
And in general question what mpg change can I be expecting, I know the power change, I really feel it!
Would like to be safer than sorry!
Thanks
Jt
and one more thing a downside , it seems to keep the engine at about 2k rpm+ at all times, so inturn the engine noise is much louder!
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Ken,
I purchased the Diablo 54/78 chip in 8/03 and I am contemplating adding the remote kill switch that puts the ECM inthe sleep mode.
Is the switch compatible with my chip now?
What length cable comes with the switch?
Any way to bypass the switch if a key is lost and the truck is disabled?
How many keys come with the switch accessory?
Can I connect the switch cable on the chip PC board without pulling the ECM or disconnecting the batteries?
I purchased the Diablo 54/78 chip in 8/03 and I am contemplating adding the remote kill switch that puts the ECM inthe sleep mode.
Is the switch compatible with my chip now?
What length cable comes with the switch?
Any way to bypass the switch if a key is lost and the truck is disabled?
How many keys come with the switch accessory?
Can I connect the switch cable on the chip PC board without pulling the ECM or disconnecting the batteries?
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Originally posted by chspyder
Sounds good, I ponder what would happen if you lost power in the programmer would you loose your stock program? Or is it stored in a ROM chip?
And in general question what mpg change can I be expecting, I know the power change, I really feel it!
Would like to be safer than sorry!
Thanks
Jt
and one more thing a downside , it seems to keep the engine at about 2k rpm+ at all times, so inturn the engine noise is much louder!
Sounds good, I ponder what would happen if you lost power in the programmer would you loose your stock program? Or is it stored in a ROM chip?
And in general question what mpg change can I be expecting, I know the power change, I really feel it!
Would like to be safer than sorry!
Thanks
Jt
and one more thing a downside , it seems to keep the engine at about 2k rpm+ at all times, so inturn the engine noise is much louder!