I recently bought a 2000 Excursion 7.3 and the previous owner had put a gold superchip in it. I have searched for info on this chip but can only find info on programers. Does anyone know what kind of hp and torque numbers this chip ads?
Thanks for any help.

 

I put one of those in a long time ago. As I recall, mine added 80 hp or so which was quite a bit 5 years ago. Torque numbers I can't recall. I have to look up my paperwork as I am about to get the Jody Tipton flip chip. Perhaps the numbers will be somewhere on those papers. I will try and find my paperwork when I take a break from my taxes this weekend. That chip really made my Ex feel more nimble and powerful. No problems with it at all. I do not tow anything but I added a afe Stage 1 intake and Walker BTM muffler anyway. I just like getting my family to our vacation destination faster.

 

I found my paperwork. It says "80 hp-off road" but no info as to torque. It works great, but it is 5 years old and I think things have progressed since then. So, DP-Tuner here I come.

 

Thanks for checking. That helps.
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Just out of curiosity,
Are you going to get a loaded chip? I too was sold on the Jody chip until I started reading about the Predator loader and the numbers seemed to be about the same, plus all the benefits of a programmer including streaming info to your PC to better tune etc. Not to mention the ability to adjust the tranny, check/reset CELs etc etc. All of that for cheaper than the 6pos chip. One place is selling the Predator for $399 with the PC connect cable.

 

I decided not to go with the programmer because I am only going to get one or two programs. I don't tow anything. I just want a big, fast, powerful station wagon for the wife, kids, golf clubs and toys. So, the 80 hp econo tune with maybe the 120 race tune for occasional fun. I kind of like the ability to read codes with the programmer, but I really think the ability to flip the **** and change your program on the fly would be cool. I have read threads where guys warm up their engine with a certain setting, switch to another when warmed up, switch when they hit the freeway and just switch when they want to depending on the circumstances. Without having to hook up the programmer and change the setting. I will never need six programs and going that route would be more costly, but some guys need the flexibilty and instant changeover and all the settings. But not me.

So, in summary, I settled on the flip chip because I have a very basic need (want) for just more power. I really considered just getting one program (80 hp econo) but I thought I might miss something if I don't at least check out the 120 program. I am afraid the 140 might break something, and I don't hot rod around like I used to. I can always add settings later if my needs change.

I thought a programmer was the way to go, but it has more than I, personally, need.