SuperChip Micro Tuner 5.4L report
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SuperChip Micro Tuner 5.4L report
Just did the install a few days ago on a 2001 F-250 5.4L Auto 3.73. Very happy so far after 100 miles. Overall improvement in drivablity. The extra power helps, but I think the greatest improvement is the automatic tranny shift points. Shifting is better matched to the engine's power band. Truck doesnt lag or bog down at part throttle at highway speeds anymore. This very easily pluggged in reprogamming tool has has realy perked up my truck. Quick; no tools required; and it cost only 1% the price of the truck.
I got it thru this site -- best price I could find.
Just thought I would share a postive experience.
I got it thru this site -- best price I could find.
Just thought I would share a postive experience.
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SuperChip Micro Tuner 5.4L report
Sounds great! Thanks for the report but stop doing it okay! Y'all who have 'em are gonna make me have to go out and get one! Now...if I could just figure out how to put a saddle tank on my X so I can fill that up with 93 and leave the other for the 87 then run some fuel line, a switch of sort....hmmmmmmmmm 
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SuperChip Micro Tuner 5.4L report
Made a hell of a difference on my PSD. Gets my fiver up to speed a lot better now. Worth the money!!!!!!
Justin
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2002 F-350 SC LB 4X4 6SPD PSD. 3.73 gears. 2.5" leviling kit. K&N air filter. Rhino lined Bed. Prodigy trailer brake controler. 35x12.5x16.5 BFG A/T. 16.5x10 ultra wheels. pop up gooseneck hitch and firestone airbag spring helpers. Reese fifth wheel hitch for my new toy hauler. Superchips microtuner.
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Justin
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2002 F-350 SC LB 4X4 6SPD PSD. 3.73 gears. 2.5" leviling kit. K&N air filter. Rhino lined Bed. Prodigy trailer brake controler. 35x12.5x16.5 BFG A/T. 16.5x10 ultra wheels. pop up gooseneck hitch and firestone airbag spring helpers. Reese fifth wheel hitch for my new toy hauler. Superchips microtuner.
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SuperChip Micro Tuner 5.4L report
Ken, Ken, Ken..... what 'r ya waiting for?!?! I just grinned today
when a new Dodge RAM tried to cut me off on an on-ramp merge
and I just floored it and walked away from him.....
So sorry, bye-bye, thanks for playing!!..... go on back to "truckville", wherever the
buh-jeezus that is....
Let me know when you get yours on order so I can buy more stock in
BP/Amoco! LOL
-- Bob
2001 F250 SD CC Lariat, V-10, 4.30, 6' Bed, 4x4, Auto, K&N FIPK-2, SCMT-tuned, BFG 295/75/16 AT's
when a new Dodge RAM tried to cut me off on an on-ramp merge
and I just floored it and walked away from him.....
So sorry, bye-bye, thanks for playing!!..... go on back to "truckville", wherever the
buh-jeezus that is....
Let me know when you get yours on order so I can buy more stock in
BP/Amoco! LOL
-- Bob
2001 F250 SD CC Lariat, V-10, 4.30, 6' Bed, 4x4, Auto, K&N FIPK-2, SCMT-tuned, BFG 295/75/16 AT's
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>... Now...if I could just figure out how to put a saddle
>tank on my X so I can fill that up with 93 and leave the
>other for the 87 then run some fuel line, a switch of
>sort....hmmmmmmmmm
Have you considered pulling a trailer with a fuel tank full of 93 octane go juice?
Matt
2002, F250 SD, SC, 8' Bed, V10, 3.73 LS, Arizona Beige, ICI Stainless Step Bars, Truxedo Tonneau, Prodigy Brake Control, Flowmaster 40
>tank on my X so I can fill that up with 93 and leave the
>other for the 87 then run some fuel line, a switch of
>sort....hmmmmmmmmm
Have you considered pulling a trailer with a fuel tank full of 93 octane go juice?
Matt
2002, F250 SD, SC, 8' Bed, V10, 3.73 LS, Arizona Beige, ICI Stainless Step Bars, Truxedo Tonneau, Prodigy Brake Control, Flowmaster 40
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I know this question was asked earlier, but I just can't believe the answer. Is it true that you CANNOT alter the shift points and/or shift firmness without first setting the high octane program? Just seems odd to me.
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>I know this question was asked earlier, but I just can't
>believe the answer. Is it true that you CANNOT alter the
>shift points and/or shift firmness without first setting the
>high octane program? Just seems odd to me.
I thought that you could get a chip burnt with a low octane program so that you could get the benefit of the firmer shifts but you wouldn't see any HP gains.
The spy photo below indicates that Monsta is preparing for a chip install in the near future. He was recently seen pulling his auxiliary fuel tank of 93 octane!
Matt
http://users.bwsys.net/~nafzimo/images/MonstaChip.JPG
>believe the answer. Is it true that you CANNOT alter the
>shift points and/or shift firmness without first setting the
>high octane program? Just seems odd to me.
I thought that you could get a chip burnt with a low octane program so that you could get the benefit of the firmer shifts but you wouldn't see any HP gains.
The spy photo below indicates that Monsta is preparing for a chip install in the near future. He was recently seen pulling his auxiliary fuel tank of 93 octane!
Matt
http://users.bwsys.net/~nafzimo/images/MonstaChip.JPG
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Yeah, I know that I can get a custom chip burned. I guess I could also use any number of mods/kits designed to improve shifting. I just find it really hard to believe that the Micro Tuner cannot do it without altering the performance program. It would be nice to change shift parameters without needing 92 octane, and yet still have the option of increasing performance with a simple 10 minute recalibration. I also really like the idea of having an OBDII tool on hand. I guess I just want to have my cake and eat it too. I will say, and without wanting to get in to a pissing match over which is better and why, that the Hypertech Tuner does appear to give the user complete flexibility when tuning. That is, the Hypertech unit appears to do what the Micro Tuner will not... I understand that from a performance program standpoint, the Micro Tuner is the way to go. But, if that is not your primary objective... Is the Hypertech a bad way to go?
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>I know this question was asked earlier, but I just can't
>believe the answer. Is it true that you CANNOT alter the
>shift points and/or shift firmness without first setting the
>high octane program? Just seems odd to me.
No, with the SCMT you can alter the shift points without installing the engine
performance program.
This thread may also be helpful to you:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/DCForumID117/3779.html
-- Bob
2001 F250 SD CC Lariat, V-10, 4.30, 6' Bed, 4x4, Auto, K&N FIPK-2, SCMT-tuned, BFG 295/75/16 AT's
>believe the answer. Is it true that you CANNOT alter the
>shift points and/or shift firmness without first setting the
>high octane program? Just seems odd to me.
No, with the SCMT you can alter the shift points without installing the engine
performance program.
This thread may also be helpful to you:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/DCForumID117/3779.html
-- Bob
2001 F250 SD CC Lariat, V-10, 4.30, 6' Bed, 4x4, Auto, K&N FIPK-2, SCMT-tuned, BFG 295/75/16 AT's
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You're welcome Scott. I am just reading from my SCMT user manual (without
actually trying it on my truck) and it is clear that you can bypass the engine
tune portion of the SCMT and just play with the tranny settings.
Seems straightforward to me....
-- Bob
2001 F250 SD CC Lariat, V-10, 4.30, 6' Bed, 4x4, Auto, K&N FIPK-2, SCMT-tuned, BFG 295/75/16 AT's
actually trying it on my truck) and it is clear that you can bypass the engine
tune portion of the SCMT and just play with the tranny settings.
Seems straightforward to me....
-- Bob
2001 F250 SD CC Lariat, V-10, 4.30, 6' Bed, 4x4, Auto, K&N FIPK-2, SCMT-tuned, BFG 295/75/16 AT's
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