Superchips 6.0 Microtuner Thread
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From: Carlsbad, California
Originally Posted by Vic_Ferrari
Yes it does remove the top speed limiter and no it does not show live data.
I never drive my truck that fast and I wonder what the impact would be if I were by some chance involved in an accident and the various parties found that I had "modified the truck to remove the top speed limiter".
I would want the increased power for towing and general driveability but would really drive any faster than I do now. That said, general traffic flow of 85 to 90 MPH on CA freeways is not unheard of.
Daryl
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Originally Posted by darylhunter
Is it possible to not remove the top speed limiter?
I never drive my truck that fast and I wonder what the impact would be if I were by some chance involved in an accident and the various parties found that I had "modified the truck to remove the top speed limiter".
I would want the increased power for towing and general driveability but would really drive any faster than I do now. That said, general traffic flow of 85 to 90 MPH on CA freeways is not unheard of.
Daryl
I never drive my truck that fast and I wonder what the impact would be if I were by some chance involved in an accident and the various parties found that I had "modified the truck to remove the top speed limiter".
I would want the increased power for towing and general driveability but would really drive any faster than I do now. That said, general traffic flow of 85 to 90 MPH on CA freeways is not unheard of.
Daryl
It's against the law to go above the posted speed limit, even in Cali
So if you got into a wreck while doing 'traffic flow speeds', you'd still be at fault...
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From: Jamul Ca.
Vic Thanks for all the great info,I want one!!!! Ive got 0/4 with 0/3 motor 11/03 flash, the #s on my module dont jive with the ones im seeing here,also in your product discription what does; 2003 PS are not warranted to work with 1704,is that the flash ? Do you have any idea with this H/P & Torque increase what the drive line can take,tranny, rear end,transfer case,ect.? Thanks C-Ya at the drags
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Originally Posted by 4x250cx
Vic Thanks for all the great info,I want one!!!! Ive got 0/4 with 0/3 motor 11/03 flash, the #s on my module dont jive with the ones im seeing here,also in your product discription what does; 2003 PS are not warranted to work with 1704,is that the flash ? Do you have any idea with this H/P & Torque increase what the drive line can take,tranny, rear end,transfer case,ect.? Thanks C-Ya at the drags
I also have an 04 with 03 engine built on Aug 29th. If you got the October flash, ignore the number on the side of the PCM. My dealer didn't even put a flash sticker on anywhere when he upgraded me to the October flash.
I had more power and 3 mpg better fuel mileage with the Aug flash that came with the truck so you can bet I'll be ordering a Superchips if the reviews are good!
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From: Lake Mary, FL
Originally Posted by FB250
Just purchased a Superduty with 6.0 Powerstroke - less than 500 miles on unit
Would you suggest a break in period before tuning with Superchip?
Would you suggest a break in period before tuning with Superchip?
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Originally Posted by darylhunter
Is it possible to not remove the top speed limiter?
I never drive my truck that fast and I wonder what the impact would be if I were by some chance involved in an accident and the various parties found that I had "modified the truck to remove the top speed limiter".
I would want the increased power for towing and general driveability but would really drive any faster than I do now. That said, general traffic flow of 85 to 90 MPH on CA freeways is not unheard of.
Daryl
I never drive my truck that fast and I wonder what the impact would be if I were by some chance involved in an accident and the various parties found that I had "modified the truck to remove the top speed limiter".
I would want the increased power for towing and general driveability but would really drive any faster than I do now. That said, general traffic flow of 85 to 90 MPH on CA freeways is not unheard of.
Daryl
(You will never hit it)
I was going 130 in a stock powerstroke with tuning (and some room to go)
Another has been to the 140 mark.
I will NOT specify whether this was on the track or street....just make sure your tires have the correct speed rating and you do this on a test track if you intend to go that fast
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Originally Posted by 4x250cx
Vic Thanks for all the great info,I want one!!!! Ive got 0/4 with 0/3 motor 11/03 flash, the #s on my module dont jive with the ones im seeing here,also in your product discription what does; 2003 PS are not warranted to work with 1704,is that the flash ? Do you have any idea with this H/P & Torque increase what the drive line can take,tranny, rear end,transfer case,ect.? Thanks C-Ya at the drags
It's a hub/clutch setup with no bands and they are STRONG.
All the 7.3 guys should be jealous of this tranny =o)
I haven't broken one yet, and I've had them over 700 ft lbs at the tire and not being particularly gentle with them.
As with anything else....use your head.
Don't powerbrake it at every stoplight...... =o)
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by Vic_Ferrari
The drive train is TOUGH....especially the tranny.
It's a hub/clutch setup with no bands and they are STRONG.
All the 7.3 guys should be jealous of this tranny =o)
I haven't broken one yet, and I've had them over 700 ft lbs at the tire and not being particularly gentle with them.
As with anything else....use your head.
Don't powerbrake it at every stoplight...... =o)
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From: Lake Mary, FL
Originally Posted by Choctaw Bob
The only time I powerbraked mine at the drag strip, I smoked the tires ALL the way down the strip(1/8 mile). Had a poor time. I still haven't found a way to get the 2 WD truck off the line.
This is one issue with stock vs modified....it won't light em up much stock if you just mat it, but after the tune it takes some tactic to get a consistent 60' because you get too much wheelspin.
It'll take some practice but you'll get used to it.
Often times even if you ease into it and mat it when you have traction, you lose it again when you build full boost.
Last edited by Vic_Ferrari; May 4, 2004 at 11:04 PM.
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From: Carlsbad, California
Originally Posted by Ford1TonsRock
It's against the law to go above the posted speed limit, even in Cali
So if you got into a wreck while doing 'traffic flow speeds', you'd still be at fault...
So if you got into a wreck while doing 'traffic flow speeds', you'd still be at fault...
But were one to be involved in an accident while driving at normal legal speeds, and the liars for the opposing party found out that the vehicle had been modified, and that the speed limiter had been removed, I would think that they would use this to stir the pot to maximum extent possible against you. In a civil case, who knows what a jury would think about all that.
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From: Carlsbad, California
Originally Posted by Vic_Ferrari
I raise the top speed limiter as far as it will go.
(You will never hit it)
I was going 130 in a stock powerstroke with tuning (and some room to go)
Another has been to the 140 mark.
I will NOT specify whether this was on the track or street....just make sure your tires have the correct speed rating and you do this on a test track if you intend to go that fast
(You will never hit it)
I was going 130 in a stock powerstroke with tuning (and some room to go)
Another has been to the 140 mark.
I will NOT specify whether this was on the track or street....just make sure your tires have the correct speed rating and you do this on a test track if you intend to go that fast
I meant to say that I don't drive that fast now and would NOT drive faster with the tuner mods installed. I would rather not have the speed limiter disabled or moved to a higher limit.
It is highly unlikely that I would ever exceed 90 MPH in the truck under any circumstances. I want the extra power to tow my trailer and for general driveability.
I used to roadrace motorcycles as a hobby and still do track days regularly - hence the toyhauler trailer. If I have a need for speed I take my bike to the track and do 160 MPH there. Nothing like dragging your knee around a turn at 140+ MPH!
After that, putting around in a big clanker of a truck no matter how pumped up by a tuner seems rather anti-climatic ;-)
See my web site at http://www.trackcam.com for on track video - including a practice crash or two . . .
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Originally Posted by darylhunter
I spotted the goof in my original post that is confusing folks.
I meant to say that I don't drive that fast now and would NOT drive faster with the tuner mods installed. I would rather not have the speed limiter disabled or moved to a higher limit.
It is highly unlikely that I would ever exceed 90 MPH in the truck under any circumstances. I want the extra power to tow my trailer and for general driveability.
I used to roadrace motorcycles as a hobby and still do track days regularly - hence the toyhauler trailer. If I have a need for speed I take my bike to the track and do 160 MPH there. Nothing like dragging your knee around a turn at 140+ MPH!
After that, putting around in a big clanker of a truck no matter how pumped up by a tuner seems rather anti-climatic ;-)
See my web site at http://www.trackcam.com for on track video - including a practice crash or two . . .
I meant to say that I don't drive that fast now and would NOT drive faster with the tuner mods installed. I would rather not have the speed limiter disabled or moved to a higher limit.
It is highly unlikely that I would ever exceed 90 MPH in the truck under any circumstances. I want the extra power to tow my trailer and for general driveability.
I used to roadrace motorcycles as a hobby and still do track days regularly - hence the toyhauler trailer. If I have a need for speed I take my bike to the track and do 160 MPH there. Nothing like dragging your knee around a turn at 140+ MPH!
After that, putting around in a big clanker of a truck no matter how pumped up by a tuner seems rather anti-climatic ;-)
See my web site at http://www.trackcam.com for on track video - including a practice crash or two . . .
No one is going to know it's raised but you.
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Originally Posted by Vic_Ferrari
I raise the top speed limiter as far as it will go.
(You will never hit it)
I was going 130 in a stock powerstroke with tuning (and some room to go)
Another has been to the 140 mark.
I will NOT specify whether this was on the track or street....just make sure your tires have the correct speed rating and you do this on a test track if you intend to go that fast
(You will never hit it)
I was going 130 in a stock powerstroke with tuning (and some room to go)
Another has been to the 140 mark.
I will NOT specify whether this was on the track or street....just make sure your tires have the correct speed rating and you do this on a test track if you intend to go that fast