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Anybody have any feedback on using Hypertech Programmer to increase performance on 4.6L V-8? Can you just take it in to a Ford dealer & have them boost the computer and get the same results? Would like some input before I shell out over $300 for programmer.
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No, a Ford dealership will not do it. The Hypertech programmer falls short of most chip offerings because it doesn't reprogram the timing advance except at near wide open throttle. We looked at carrying them at one point but couldn't justify selling a product for $100 more than we sell chips for when it did less for performance.
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Hey Ken!
Your message intrigued me because I have not been happy with the bang for the buck I got with my Hypertech programmer III... yeah my truck is a little stronger but I expected more.
What is the best (most HP & Torque gain) chip I can get for my truck. Will I feel a difference from the HYP Prgmmr III? Pls see mods done & expected below. If I go with a chip I'd like to be able to switch it back to stock with switch instead of pulling the chip.
Is it worth "custom programming" a chip with the mods I've done so far... or will a stock ship be enough?
Rob
1996 Ford Bronco, 5.8L:
-Done:Hypertech III,Powerstat, K&N FIPK,cooler TBody bypass,Mac equal length headers, Gibson cat-back, Taylor wires, Urethane bushings, BF Goodrich TA's, Roadmaster active suspension
-ToDo: MSD Coil, Hypertech cap & rotor, Edelbrock performer intake manifold & 58 Tbody, Granetelli MAF, ASP underdrive pulleys
Your message intrigued me because I have not been happy with the bang for the buck I got with my Hypertech programmer III... yeah my truck is a little stronger but I expected more.
What is the best (most HP & Torque gain) chip I can get for my truck. Will I feel a difference from the HYP Prgmmr III? Pls see mods done & expected below. If I go with a chip I'd like to be able to switch it back to stock with switch instead of pulling the chip.
Is it worth "custom programming" a chip with the mods I've done so far... or will a stock ship be enough?
Rob
1996 Ford Bronco, 5.8L:
-Done:Hypertech III,Powerstat, K&N FIPK,cooler TBody bypass,Mac equal length headers, Gibson cat-back, Taylor wires, Urethane bushings, BF Goodrich TA's, Roadmaster active suspension
-ToDo: MSD Coil, Hypertech cap & rotor, Edelbrock performer intake manifold & 58 Tbody, Granetelli MAF, ASP underdrive pulleys
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>What is the best (most HP & Torque gain) chip I can get for
>my truck. Will I feel a difference from the HYP Prgmmr III?
It depends on which 5.8 you have. Ford had a 180 and a 210 HP 5.8.
>Is it worth "custom programming" a chip with the mods I've
>done so far... or will a stock ship be enough?
>
Not with a Superchips, yes with a Diablo.
>my truck. Will I feel a difference from the HYP Prgmmr III?
It depends on which 5.8 you have. Ford had a 180 and a 210 HP 5.8.
>Is it worth "custom programming" a chip with the mods I've
>done so far... or will a stock ship be enough?
>
Not with a Superchips, yes with a Diablo.
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