Hello,

I've just put in a K&N filter (stock replacement) and just ordered a Western Motor Sports Velocity tube (like a K&N Filter Injection only better from what I hear). I have a 2000 F150 5.4 litre Lariat (17" tires) 4x4 with Traction Lok rear end.

I won't be doing a lot of heavy pulling...just a tent trailer with a canoe on top on occasion. I'm looking more toward better fuel mileage, performance and effeciency. Is it true that the mileage I might gain will offset the price of having to use 92 octane? Will it be ok to use gas with ethanol in it? I use ethanol gas usually but sometimes can't. Would I need the Delta Diablo? Whats the cheapest way to go for a chip? Can I get by with a basic Diablo and still use ethanol fuel on occasion without needing re-programming? Lots of dumb questions I know. But I want the best bang for my buck. If I added a better exhaust down the road would I need to have it re-programmed and at what cost?

I'm the kind of guy who absolutely hates to spend money on things I don't know much about. As for my pickup, I bought it new and paid cash. I only want whats right for it.

Thanks,
DC Larson

 

>Hello,
>
>I've just put in a K&N filter (stock replacement) and just
>ordered a Western Motor Sports Velocity tube (like a K&N
>Filter Injection only better from what I hear). I have a
>2000 F150 5.4 litre Lariat (17" tires) 4x4 with Traction Lok
>rear end.
>
>I won't be doing a lot of heavy pulling...just a tent
>trailer with a canoe on top on occasion. I'm looking more
>toward better fuel mileage, performance and effeciency. Is
>it true that the mileage I might gain will offset the price
>of having to use 92 octane?

In most cases, yes. It depends alot on your driving style.

> Will it be ok to use gas with
>ethanol in it?

So long as the octane rating is correct.

>I use ethanol gas usually but sometimes
>can't. Would I need the Delta Diablo?

The Delta isn't any different from any other Diablo chip. It uses the same codes as the standard Diablo.... and the Delta still isn't out.

>Whats the cheapest
>way to go for a chip?

Buy a used one and find a chip dealer to reprogram it for a fee. Good luck finding a used one, people tend to hang on to them.

>Can I get by with a basic Diablo and
>still use ethanol fuel on occasion without needing
>re-programming?

See above. Ethonal doesn't matter, octane does.

>Lots of dumb questions I know. But I want
>the best bang for my buck. If I added a better exhaust down
>the road would I need to have it re-programmed and at what
>cost?

No.

>
>I'm the kind of guy who absolutely hates to spend money on
>things I don't know much about. As for my pickup, I bought
>it new and paid cash. I only want whats right for it.

I strongly suggest you read the frequently asked questions page I wrote about Superchips and Diablo chips. Go to the online store here, then to either chip section. They both have a link to the FAQ.