Chip it or not question...
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From: Graham
Chip it or not question...
Greetings all,
I posted this in the "Computer Chip" forum, but perhaps it would do better here getting an answer...
OK, I am finally ready to get the minivan up to speed, so to speak. So I am looking for any input on either of the chips offered here as to the gains in power or mileage. Any comments at all, really. It seems that I keep finding myself driving across country, and the Aerostar seems to be the travel vehicle. And crossing the Rockies and Cascades REALLY begs more horses. Even ponies would probably help.
So, if you have installed a chip in a 3.0 Aerostar, and are willing to offer your impressions (good, bad, indifferent) I would like to see it.
Also any other mod's made that complimented or detracted from your chip upgrade. Plus any DO NOT or MUST DO that you found out (probably the hard way, right?)
For the record, my van is a 1988 with a "new" 1991 3.0 installed approximately 40,000 miles ago. It has a stock rear-end with 3.54 gears. The only modifications (so far) are a drop in K&N filter, removal of the air baffle in front of the air cleaner intake, and a fresh A4LD with a shift kit.
Besides a chip, I am considering a Y-pipe back performance exhaust (replacing the CAT's with a single high-flow cat, and a larger, free flowing exhaust.)
Presently the "performance" isn't really. The mileage on the open road is OK at 21-25 (but NOT in the mountains).
Thanks,
Mario Perez
1967 F250 Camper Special
1984 Bronco XLT 5.8HO
1988 Aerostar XL 3.0
I posted this in the "Computer Chip" forum, but perhaps it would do better here getting an answer...
OK, I am finally ready to get the minivan up to speed, so to speak. So I am looking for any input on either of the chips offered here as to the gains in power or mileage. Any comments at all, really. It seems that I keep finding myself driving across country, and the Aerostar seems to be the travel vehicle. And crossing the Rockies and Cascades REALLY begs more horses. Even ponies would probably help.
So, if you have installed a chip in a 3.0 Aerostar, and are willing to offer your impressions (good, bad, indifferent) I would like to see it.
Also any other mod's made that complimented or detracted from your chip upgrade. Plus any DO NOT or MUST DO that you found out (probably the hard way, right?)
For the record, my van is a 1988 with a "new" 1991 3.0 installed approximately 40,000 miles ago. It has a stock rear-end with 3.54 gears. The only modifications (so far) are a drop in K&N filter, removal of the air baffle in front of the air cleaner intake, and a fresh A4LD with a shift kit.
Besides a chip, I am considering a Y-pipe back performance exhaust (replacing the CAT's with a single high-flow cat, and a larger, free flowing exhaust.)
Presently the "performance" isn't really. The mileage on the open road is OK at 21-25 (but NOT in the mountains).
Thanks,
Mario Perez
1967 F250 Camper Special
1984 Bronco XLT 5.8HO
1988 Aerostar XL 3.0
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Chip it or not question...
The 1988 Aerostar is going to gain about 13HP and 19ft/lb with a chip. Don't expect huge gains with just a chip on a 1988 3.0 (current 3.0 engines do better) --- but it will go nicely as part of the modification package you're considering.
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From: Graham
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Thanks you Ken,
I didn't really expect more than the stated gains, but any little bit should help. With the modifications I am planning, which chip would you recommend, the Diablo or the Superchip, and should I request any special programming for the chip since I will be attempting to make the exhaust breath better?
Also, I imagine I am not the only one on this forum that has done this, can anyone else give me their impression of the results they gained???
Mario Perez
1967 F250 Camper Special
1984 Bronco XLT 5.8HO
1988 Aerostar XL 3.0
I didn't really expect more than the stated gains, but any little bit should help. With the modifications I am planning, which chip would you recommend, the Diablo or the Superchip, and should I request any special programming for the chip since I will be attempting to make the exhaust breath better?
Also, I imagine I am not the only one on this forum that has done this, can anyone else give me their impression of the results they gained???
Mario Perez
1967 F250 Camper Special
1984 Bronco XLT 5.8HO
1988 Aerostar XL 3.0
