2002 Explorer 4.0 SOHC powerchip
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2002 Explorer 4.0 SOHC powerchip
I just picked up a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS with 4.0 L SOHC and 5 speed auto overdrive transmision, 3.55 rear axle. I notice that the shifting is a bit mushy under hard acceleration, especially in the lower gears.
I have read other messages that state that a powerchip will provide for quicker shifts. Should I expect the same?
Another big question, I am hoping for the powerchip to improve fuel cost, but will I have to switch to premium fuel? If so, then the 5-10% improvement in mileage will be cancelled out by the higher cost of premium fuel. Is there anything offered that would help improve performance/mileage with 87 octane gas?
I installed a K & N filter, but otherwise the vehicle is stock.
Rich
I have read other messages that state that a powerchip will provide for quicker shifts. Should I expect the same?
Another big question, I am hoping for the powerchip to improve fuel cost, but will I have to switch to premium fuel? If so, then the 5-10% improvement in mileage will be cancelled out by the higher cost of premium fuel. Is there anything offered that would help improve performance/mileage with 87 octane gas?
I installed a K & N filter, but otherwise the vehicle is stock.
Rich
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2002 Explorer 4.0 SOHC powerchip
>I have read other messages that state that a powerchip will
>provide for quicker shifts. Should I expect the same?
Yes, it will definitely improve the sloppy shifting.
>Another big question, I am hoping for the powerchip to
>improve fuel cost, but will I have to switch to premium
>fuel?
Yes.
>If so, then the 5-10% improvement in mileage will be
>cancelled out by the higher cost of premium fuel.
Correct, your fuel costs will stay about the same.
>Is there
>anything offered that would help improve performance/mileage
>with 87 octane gas?
Not with a chip. No such thing as free lunch (except with the Powerstroke chips which DO give a great mileage improvement).
>
>I installed a K & N filter, but otherwise the vehicle is
>stock.
The K&N will not make a difference in regards to programming a chip. Only when you make valve train changes, add headers, pulleys, Superchargers, etc., do you need custom code.
>provide for quicker shifts. Should I expect the same?
Yes, it will definitely improve the sloppy shifting.
>Another big question, I am hoping for the powerchip to
>improve fuel cost, but will I have to switch to premium
>fuel?
Yes.
>If so, then the 5-10% improvement in mileage will be
>cancelled out by the higher cost of premium fuel.
Correct, your fuel costs will stay about the same.
>Is there
>anything offered that would help improve performance/mileage
>with 87 octane gas?
Not with a chip. No such thing as free lunch (except with the Powerstroke chips which DO give a great mileage improvement).
>
>I installed a K & N filter, but otherwise the vehicle is
>stock.
The K&N will not make a difference in regards to programming a chip. Only when you make valve train changes, add headers, pulleys, Superchargers, etc., do you need custom code.
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