Superchips Performace Test
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Wichita, KS
Superchips Performace Test
I did a little performance test on the Superchips Microturner yesterday. I performed 8 0-60 runs and here are the results:
Econo Program 120 HP / 180 FT LBS (Economy, light towing)
No spooling of the turbo:
8.74 sec
8.27 sec
9.06 sec
Last run spooled up turbo:
8.16 sec
Hi-performance Program 150 HP / 225 FT LBS (Performance, light towing)
No spooling of the turbo:
7.88 sec
7.56 sec
8.16 sec
Last run spooled up turbo:
7.06 sec
The times I generated are different between the two modes. I could feel a noticeable difference in the lateral G’s in the Hi-Performance mode. Bottom line the Superchips Microtuner works and provides a ton of power. I’m pretty impressed with the 7.06 sec 0-60 time. If I could stop the tires from breaking loose I think I could shave off another half a sec or so. I can’t wait to stomp some Jap tuner in the dirt the next time I come to a stop light. Later
Econo Program 120 HP / 180 FT LBS (Economy, light towing)
No spooling of the turbo:
8.74 sec
8.27 sec
9.06 sec
Last run spooled up turbo:
8.16 sec
Hi-performance Program 150 HP / 225 FT LBS (Performance, light towing)
No spooling of the turbo:
7.88 sec
7.56 sec
8.16 sec
Last run spooled up turbo:
7.06 sec
The times I generated are different between the two modes. I could feel a noticeable difference in the lateral G’s in the Hi-Performance mode. Bottom line the Superchips Microtuner works and provides a ton of power. I’m pretty impressed with the 7.06 sec 0-60 time. If I could stop the tires from breaking loose I think I could shave off another half a sec or so. I can’t wait to stomp some Jap tuner in the dirt the next time I come to a stop light. Later
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Wichita, KS
Well it's was pretty low tech. I used a stopwatch. I know there is a lot of room for error but I tried to make each run the same each time. You could take the average of the three and get a pretty accuract time.
Former Vendor
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,362
Likes: 3
From: Hendersonville, NC
Im assuming this was in 2 wheel drive. Brakestand it in 4 wheel (if yours is 4x4) and it will trim it to sub 5's; with water injection and the Superchips unit, with a friend timing with a stopwatch, I saw 4.3-4.6. Try it in 4wheel if you can.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Wichita, KS
Well, that's the thing. I am still kicking my self in the butt for not buying a 4X4. I can understand how you could get those low times with a 4X4, traction is probably not a factor.
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,314
Likes: 4
Dp ?
How did you come to that 120 and 150 hp figure --- have you dynoed it ?
I've not seen any true dyno runs to support that figure from the SC tuner...
if so you should have much better times than that
I have heard that it is more like +90 hp at the rear wheels...
How did you come to that 120 and 150 hp figure --- have you dynoed it ?
I've not seen any true dyno runs to support that figure from the SC tuner...
if so you should have much better times than that
I have heard that it is more like +90 hp at the rear wheels...
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Wichita, KS
I just took the numbers off the Superchips Web site. That is there claims. I just wanted to show some contrast. I imagine those numbers are correct or Superchips would be false advertising.
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,314
Likes: 4
Superchips - Fudge their numbers ?!?! Not possible
hear they do all the time...
Had the old 1705 for my 7.3L - helped, but was not the horsepower they claimed...
but no matter - if it works... that's great and you had some GOOD numbers !
hear they do all the time...
Had the old 1705 for my 7.3L - helped, but was not the horsepower they claimed...
but no matter - if it works... that's great and you had some GOOD numbers !
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote