Tranny shift firmness/shift points
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Tranny shift firmness/shift points
Ok I have the superchip max micro 1715 tuner..truck is a 2001 5.4L, with any tuner will it hurt any oem part to play around with this and does the tuner change the shift pressures to get firmness ans shift points, I mostly run the default mode, Just wanting to tinker and did,nt want to harm truck...anyone with any info..
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I run a Diablosport Predator. I have the global line pressure turned all of the way up and all of the shift set at the firmest setting.I also turned off the torque modulation. It shifts quicker and firmer. It's not neck snapping, just quick and firm so there is no slipping between the gears. It hasn't hurt anything.
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i just picked up the same SUPERCHIPS programmer - and even though ive heard nothing but great things - im a little apprehensive about using this thing...(silly, i know) 
is there anything i should know first - or is it fairly idiot-proof?
drj
is there anything i should know first - or is it fairly idiot-proof?
drj
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It seems to be idiot proof, I had mine for 4 years now, and I;ll play around with it sometimes, just be sure and pull the fuel pump fuse when programming, or at least my model truck it calls for it to be removed, you will here a swishing sound with each program, Nice tuner you want belie, the seat of the pants difference..I love it easy to use, If you can afford the gas try the preset performance 93 octane mode, I mostly use the 87..As stated in directions its a do it all tuner..let us know what you think..wow drj77 you have 4.56 detroits 03 5.4L, you should get quite a rush...
Thanks lexman for the peice of mind..A buddy of mine is a an auto mechanic and he said the chip if anything should help the drive train kinda lets it work like it was meant to..the nepa has everything so detuned, it actually hurts the life of some components..
Thanks lexman for the peice of mind..A buddy of mine is a an auto mechanic and he said the chip if anything should help the drive train kinda lets it work like it was meant to..the nepa has everything so detuned, it actually hurts the life of some components..
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D'oh!!
...i just installed my first program...and thought i had removed the fuel pump fuse (@ first i did - and then i mistakenly put it back)
painfully - i realized this just before the program was finished installing.
however - i never started the car...i returned it to the stock program and then started the truck.
seemed fine.
then - i removed the fuse (AGAIN) and re-installed the tuning program - then started the truck.
seems fine.
so i know im an idiot...but is my truck gonna be ok?
drj
painfully - i realized this just before the program was finished installing.
however - i never started the car...i returned it to the stock program and then started the truck.
seemed fine.
then - i removed the fuse (AGAIN) and re-installed the tuning program - then started the truck.
seems fine.
so i know im an idiot...but is my truck gonna be ok?
drj
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Originally Posted by drj777
...i just installed my first program...and thought i had removed the fuel pump fuse (@ first i did - and then i mistakenly put it back)
painfully - i realized this just before the program was finished installing.
however - i never started the car...i returned it to the stock program and then started the truck.
seemed fine.
then - i removed the fuse (AGAIN) and re-installed the tuning program - then started the truck.
seems fine.
so i know im an idiot...but is my truck gonna be ok?
drj
painfully - i realized this just before the program was finished installing.
however - i never started the car...i returned it to the stock program and then started the truck.
seemed fine.
then - i removed the fuse (AGAIN) and re-installed the tuning program - then started the truck.
seems fine.
so i know im an idiot...but is my truck gonna be ok?
drj
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It's to keep the pump from running while it is programming. This could be bad if the truck is low on fuel. Also it takes drain off of the battery in case your's is a little weak. Varying voltage during programming can cause errors. My Diablosport Predator does not require removing the fuel pump fuse. It just says to make sure that you have all accessories off and don't open a door or anything that will cause a voltage drain while programming.
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Good info thanks...I have,nt seen the reason in the owners manual..Makes since..At least its an easy fuse to get to..and dont take But 10min to upload new tuneing...I like it..
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Firm up the tranny set points all of the way to the right as well as the global line pressure. I run the 93 octane setting. The increase in mileage and power outweighs the $.20 per gallon increase in price.
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Originally Posted by LxMan1
Firm up the tranny set points all of the way to the right as well as the global line pressure. I run the 93 octane setting. The increase in mileage and power outweighs the $.20 per gallon increase in price.
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LxMan1... My 98 F-150 has that REAL soft shift from1-2, always been that way, always has bugged me. If I buy that predator tuner will that adjust that? Also could I use that same tuner then on my stock 97 GT to play around with a custom tune? I grew up with a dwell meter so this stuff is confusing.
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