Superchips 6.0 Microtuner Thread
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally Posted by Vic_Ferrari
This is the last comment I have on this subject:
There are physically 6 gears.....it is a 6 speed transmission (both literally and at the software level). Gear six is in fact overdrive.
It is marketed as a 5 speed, and they call 5th overdrive at the marketing level.
(While accelerating, the 5th gear you hit IS overdrive, but this doesn't mean that it's "5th gear". 4th is skipped.
There are times that even 2nd is skipped during light acceleration.
I speak on the calibration level, not on the marketing level. I don't care about marketing; I care about what actually is.
Ford simplified by calling it a "5 speed" to "simplify" things (hahhahahah!) because only 5 gears are used during acceleration.
It is a 6 speed tranmission, but it only uses 5 of those gears for upshifting
1,2,3,5,6
6th is in fact overdrive.
I promise you, there are 6 forward gears in the transmission.
If you want to count reverse we can make it 7 =o)
There are physically 6 gears.....it is a 6 speed transmission (both literally and at the software level). Gear six is in fact overdrive.
It is marketed as a 5 speed, and they call 5th overdrive at the marketing level.
(While accelerating, the 5th gear you hit IS overdrive, but this doesn't mean that it's "5th gear". 4th is skipped.
There are times that even 2nd is skipped during light acceleration.
I speak on the calibration level, not on the marketing level. I don't care about marketing; I care about what actually is.
Ford simplified by calling it a "5 speed" to "simplify" things (hahhahahah!) because only 5 gears are used during acceleration.
It is a 6 speed tranmission, but it only uses 5 of those gears for upshifting
1,2,3,5,6
6th is in fact overdrive.
I promise you, there are 6 forward gears in the transmission.
If you want to count reverse we can make it 7 =o)
The best I have read…..Jim I am going to cut this and some time in the future……when it comes up elsewhere, I will paste it in.
I am telling you now, going to plagiarize it. Hope that is OK
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From: Enjoying the real world.
Originally Posted by jdadamsjr
I understand the concern about will it work...
but if there is a 30 day money back trial perioed, is it REALLY important to KNOW before hand ?
Bob, I'm now thinking of trying this too ! So if you want to be "first to market" you best hurry :-)
but if there is a 30 day money back trial perioed, is it REALLY important to KNOW before hand ?
Bob, I'm now thinking of trying this too ! So if you want to be "first to market" you best hurry :-)
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by webmaster
Yes, its a good idea to check first. Because although you get your money back we lose money paying someone to key it, process it, pack it and ship it. Plus the credit card fees (about $8-$9). Then paying someone to receive it, unpack, inspeck it, key in a refund and more credit card fees to process the refund. The money comes off of someone's dinner table, and I know my family likes to sleep in doors and eat three meals a day!
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally Posted by Choctaw Bob
I'm with you Ken, I really don't want the hassle and don't want to put you through it. I can beat Adams any ole day, or maybe some day since I haven't beat him the first time yet!
Strategically place the melon, make sure you drive on his left side, it will be monumental when it finally releases the summertime delight.
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From: Lake Mary, FL
Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
You know the trick about the potato up the exhaust, well just get a watermelon
Strategically place the melon, make sure you drive on his left side, it will be monumental when it finally releases the summertime delight.
Strategically place the melon, make sure you drive on his left side, it will be monumental when it finally releases the summertime delight.
Cut a nice little hole, tuck it in, leave the wick out, cap it and roll it over so the wick is on the bottom.
After a little movement and a loud "whuump", we all looked disapointed until after a brief silence, the watermelon blew up and splattered worse than body parts from the animated parts of the movie Kill BIll. =o) There was also a beautiful array of color from the fireworks =o)
What does this have to do with the 1704?
Absolutely nothing...
but we did waste about 10 watermelons and completely trashed my friends pool area =o)
Ok, back on subject....
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by jdadamsjr
TIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't give him any more devious ideas !!!
I have a safety check of my truck EVERY time Bob's in town anyway !!!
Don't give him any more devious ideas !!!
I have a safety check of my truck EVERY time Bob's in town anyway !!!
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I finally was able to exibit some self control and drive (for a short period of time) at part throttle. What a big improvment over stock. Better throttle response, better shift points, all around much more responsive.
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I've been hanging out in this forum for several weeks now. Lots of good info! Thanks to all. I just ordered my Superchips 1704 from Motorhaven. Backordered 
. Can't wait to try it out. It will be used to tune my March 2003 build Crewcab 4X4 King Ranch. I have to get a new flash first (there goes my Tow Haul). I hope to post the results soon!
. Can't wait to try it out. It will be used to tune my March 2003 build Crewcab 4X4 King Ranch. I have to get a new flash first (there goes my Tow Haul). I hope to post the results soon!
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by gonnasellit
I've been hanging out in this forum for several weeks now. Lots of good info! Thanks to all. I just ordered my Superchips 1704 from Motorhaven. Backordered . Can't wait to try it out. It will be used to tune my March 2003 build Crewcab 4X4 King Ranch. I have to get a new flash first (there goes my Tow Haul). I hope to post the results soon!
. Can't wait to try it out. It will be used to tune my March 2003 build Crewcab 4X4 King Ranch. I have to get a new flash first (there goes my Tow Haul). I hope to post the results soon!
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally Posted by gonnasellit
I've been hanging out in this forum for several weeks now. Lots of good info! Thanks to all. I just ordered my Superchips 1704 from Motorhaven. Backordered . Can't wait to try it out. It will be used to tune my March 2003 build Crewcab 4X4 King Ranch. I have to get a new flash first (there goes my Tow Haul). I hope to post the results soon!
. Can't wait to try it out. It will be used to tune my March 2003 build Crewcab 4X4 King Ranch. I have to get a new flash first (there goes my Tow Haul). I hope to post the results soon!Keep us up-to-date when you get your toys in, be sure to stop by and check out the Guidelines.