LoL! Roger that!

 

I put a Diablo in mine couple a weeks ago. The truck is stock, so I had it programmed for #1 = 93 octane, hi po #2 = 87 octane, what little preformance the can get #3 = stock. The biggest reason I got the thing was to remove the speed limiter (84 mph), and fix Fords crappy auto tranny programing. I have run two tanks of gas thru it at 97 octane and picked up 1.6 more miles per gallon. There is a noticable difference in power and tourqe, so naturally my foot was a little heavy. After I get thru playing, the milage should increase about another 0.5 to 1.0. I think I am going to get the same miles per dollar with 93 octane as I get with 87.
And, if I find that it does cost much more to run 97, I can switch to 87 and still enjoy a decent shifting transmission and no speed limiter.
As far as I'm concerned the improvement in the tranny is worth the cost of the chip.
Ken posted some numbers in the Chips forum, showing typical cost per mile comparisons. I wish I could remember which thread.
Anyway, the more gas costs increase, the cost difference between 93 and 87 actually decreases. There is a price point where it actually costs less to operate with 93 and a chip than with 87 stock. That point varies according the vehicle and your driving habits.
Go surf the Chips forum if you are considering a chip. It is a misconception that you are going to pay more, you might pay less, most likely about the same.
Mike

 

Forgot to explain how the chip makes more power on 93.
The higher the octane, the slower and more completly it burns. The Diablo chip monitors all of the engine sensors, and retards the timing to take advantage of the slower burning fuel, giving you a longer and more powerfull "explosion" per stroke.
Diablo monitors and makes changes thru the entire rpm and throttle range, some other chips ony "do their thing" at wide open throttle and higher rpms.
Mike

 

waiting waiting waiting

 

ok folks....i ordered the diablo ...I cant wait! now im just wondering about what all im gonna have to do to install it...........is there really all that much to it or should i have somebody put it in?

Another thanks

 

The chip will come with a compete detailed list of instruction WITH pictures for the installation. I had never once installed a chip, but I followed the instruction and did it perfectly. If you take your time and do it right it will take around 30 minutes to an hour.

Steps are:

-Make sure the keys are out of the ignition and IN YOUR POCKET!
-Disconnect the battery
-Disconnect the wiring to the computer located behind the battery. (Removal of the battery may help a little with this.
-On the passenger side of the inside of the truck, you will unclip the computer. (It will just have a plastic or metal clip holding it in place at this point.) Just pop it off.
-Then, gently slide the computer out.
-This part takes the longest. You have to clean the contacts on the computer. Best way to do it is to use a small flathead screwdriver and cutips. The chip will come with cleaning solution and a type of brillo pad. This is also the part you will need to take your time doing.
-When finished, put the chip back in the computer and seal it down with some electric tape or something. (some chips just don't stay in) I haven't had a problem with mine though.
-Put the computer back in place and clip it back in.
-Put the wiring harness back on gently and make sure it's snug.
-Hook the battery back up.
-Start your truck and hope it starts. If it doesn't start, start all over and clean a little more every time until it starts.
-Also, if you are getting the switch, you will need to pre-mount it before you put the chip back in, but make sure the chip works first.

 

wow that seems easy enough.....

a million thanks