Running with SuperChip
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Running with SuperChip
I picked up a programer (superchips) for my 2002 Super crew 4x4. Got 4" exhaust put on. Am I safe to run the truck on the low (level 1 of 3) all the time? I get way better fuel milage, but don't wan to risk long term damage.
(BTW, I was suprised to find out the 4" exhaust moved the "power band" up a full 200 rpm. Which gives the little rice rockets an initial sence of security of the light until I blow black smoke in their windows as a pass them.)
(BTW, I was suprised to find out the 4" exhaust moved the "power band" up a full 200 rpm. Which gives the little rice rockets an initial sence of security of the light until I blow black smoke in their windows as a pass them.)
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Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Kansas
Shepard69...both of my PSD's are stock except for the "new and improved" Ford AIS air filter system and I run the SuperChip on the "tow safe" mode setting pulling any of my trailers loaded with a variety of things.... toys, fuel, fertilizer and even a 5 ton Caterpillar with dirt scoop and get along just fine. Most of the guys on here will tell you that you ought to have gauges for safety reasons. I don't have them myself but then to, I don't overwork my trucks and try to use common sense most of the time. I will admit to once in awhile. putting my foot into it just to feel the awsume power!
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Joined: Mar 2004
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Shepard69...I have a 2002 Supercab 4X4 auto (stock exhaust) that I have a Superchips tuner that I've been running on the 2nd position (all the time) for about 3 years. I've had no problems, but I don't tow anything over about 2500 pounds. I currently have 132,700 miles on the truck and about 70,000 with the tuner on it.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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shepard, i have a 2001 F-250 PSD with a superchip tuner. I always run mine in the tow performance mode, unless I'm pulling my triple axle trailer. Hadn't had any problems so far. However, I think getting gauges would be very beneficial.
I'm getting gauges and a DP tuner in the next week or so, and I can't hardly wait.
I'm getting gauges and a DP tuner in the next week or so, and I can't hardly wait.
