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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Anyone use the Superchip Micro Tuner?

I have a gas 2004 F-250. As you all know my gas mileage stinks. Anyone out there ever try the Superchips Micro Tuner? I plan on using the 87 octane gas not the higher octane. I dont need the power most of the time, only once in a while, so I can switch the setting back when towing. They are $400, but at 11 to 12 MPG any improvement would be a good thing when gas is aproaching $2.50 rapidly.

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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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I have used the their tuner on my 01/v-10 it was great, yes I had to use higher octane however it was worth it.....IMO.....no doubt some will disagree.
The extra power for pulling was worth the cost.

Click here to find a great price on that tuner
http://www.motorhaven.com/home.php
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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87 Octane with Max Tuner

Have you tried using the regular gas? I am looking to save $ and I really dont need the horsepower for the most part. I just need better gas mileage driving around.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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I did...resuilt was knocking....
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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Thanks It probably not what I am looking for.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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I did on my 2004 F250 with the 5.4L It did everything it said it would except correct my speedometer and improve my gas mileage...I got my money back for it. I spent the day at Super Chip with my truck whaile they tried to correct the problems...They couldn't but it was nice to spend the day in Sanford Fl. I only live 30 miles for the Super Chip plant...
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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BTW - I only ever ran 87 octane and it never knocked and still doesnt...
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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thanks doug d

Thanks I was looking for gas mileage. I am now looking into the Hypertech Power Programmer lll.
 
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