SUPERCHIP IS **SUPER!**

[Exploderman]

Just finished 2 weeks and 2,000 miles with a Superchip I purchased from DynoSources, Sequim, WA. Great people, great product. Never have I spent this amount of money and got so much in return. In talking with Dynos, after giving them my module code # they gave me the choice of two chips, 87 octane and about 25hp increase or 89 octane and 30hp increase. No choice for me- 30 hp!.Easy install. improvement thru-out the entire throttle range, not just wide open throttle. They explained to me that witn the other mods I had made (K & N, Flowmaster exhaust, other intake mods) that I would probably get 40 to maybe 50 hp. Well, I believe I got all of the 40 and maybe some more. Pulls strongly, and now a midrange engine vibration I always had is gone. Superior product,service and guarantee.


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[velcrofly]

Hey,

What year is your Exploder, and how much was the chip?!?!?!

Thanx

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92EB

[Jordan714]

Could you see if they make it for a 1998 XLT and how much they cost? Or post the phone #.

Thanks,

Jordan

[ETJAFFE]

How much was the chip and what are any adverse effects now and in the long run?(if there are any)

[ETJAFFE]

How much was the chip and what are any adverse effects no wna d in the long run. (if there are any)

[KyleC]

I have heard a lot of good things about this chip (like it is the only one that actually works). I dont have one yet but I am hoping to soon. I have read a few articles comapring the different chips and everyone says this is by far the best. One article said that after the JET chip install they actually lost HP and it wouldn't run right. Superchip did what it claimed. Another nice feature is that if you make major aftermarket modifications you can pull the chip out and send it back to them telling them what you did and they will reprogram it to work with the mods.
The price I have seen for it is approx. $250.

[KyleC]

the web address is www.superchips.com

[Exploderman]

To answer all the questions:
1) Mine is a 94 with manual trans. 3:73 axle ratios, 31 x 10.50 tires, manual hubs.
2) Have to use 89 octane (about $.10 more per gallon) from now on to get full advan-
rage of the chips potential.
3) If I can keep my foot out of it, Dyno-
sources (the Superchip dealer I got my chip from) indicated I should get 1 mpg increase in mileage.
4) Cost Approx 350.00 including shipping and sales tax (I live in Wash state and the dealer Dynosources is located in Sequim, WA; so I had to pay the sales tax)
If the cost of 89 octane turns u off, ask them if a a chip upgrade is available that uses 87 octane. One was available for mine, but I opted for the increase available using 89 octane.

For those of us that travel in the boonies, my concern about being forced to use 87 or even 85.5 octane is unwarranted.The chip uses the octane sensor to constantly "challenge" the engine. As soon as it de-
tects knocking, it makes the appropriate changes to eliminate the knock. Of course I will loose my performance gains, but a good trade, nevertheless.

Finally, if what available fuel is really poor, I can remove the factory octane plug, which several sources claim retards the timing a flat 4 degrees across the board.

Once again let me say that in over thirty years of playing with engines to enhance performance, this is the most bang for my buck that I have ever gotten. Add to that the easy install (I did have to modify the original computer module bracket to properly
accept the upgrade; this took 5 minutes)and it is the best way to go.

To compare before and after, I've taken two trips to Montana. First trip was with the Flowmaster exh, drilled airbox and K&N. Results: Lots of intake noise(the drilled airbox) pinging (I attribute this to the engine breathing super hot underhood air due to the drilled airbox) and average mpg of 17.5 (I don't drive for good mileage). 2nd trip with addition of the chip, sealed up airbox,disconnected air blend door in the intake, and insulated intake: ***NO*** pinging, much improved throttle response (especially up one rocky steep "road" in low range first gear, really a rock climb, at 8200 ft elevation) definite increase in power (can tell from how the vehiclle performed on those lloonngg sstteepp mountain passes, loaded with camping gear (rig weighed 4800 lbs w/o passengers).And about 18.5 mpg.

All in all, a SUPER way to go. I highly recommend Dynosources. Top notch service (I work for a customer service sensitive company so I know what to look for). Their web address is dynosources.com

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[Jordan714]

Does the SUPERCHIP affect your Warranty? If so, what part of the warranty?

Thanks!

[KyleC]

Superchips web site says that their chip DOES NOT affect or void the warranty in any way.

[ganderso]

I have a 94 auto. Are there different models/features/prices for the 94 chip? I just got email quote from a Superchip dealer in Memphis: $245! Plus $5 shipping. If I go pick it up, he will help me install it, no charge!

I contacted the dealer through the Superchips website:

"O.B.STEGALL" <goodfun@bellsouth.net>

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Guy A.
Ripley, TN

[Phantom]

I went to Dynosource's website and I'm wondering, do they make their own chips as well as being a distributor for Superchips or do they just tack their name on a Superchip?

[Jordan714]

I called SUPERCHIPS and for my 1998 XLT v6 they told me I would get 16HP gain for a cost of $265. Not sure if thats worth that much to me right now.

Jordan

[camswt]

Put your Explorer on a dyno with a before and after then tell us your results. Seat of pants doesnt work!! I have tried a Superchip on a hi perf. 2.3 ltr. ford engine and it gave me 2 horses and 4 foot pounds of torque so I sent it back.(put on dyno) Superchips is full of it if they told you 25 horses. The chip will remove your re limiter and change shifting points but 25 horses.. haha.. NO WAY!! I would challenge DYNOSOURCES to show you dyno tests of explorers that are getting 40+ horses with chip, exhaust and drilled airbox. The best thing to do is to have your own chip burned while your car is on a dyno with the mods you have on the car. I am sure you can tell a difference but no 40+ horses!!!!! Dyno then show us the slips.

[treehuger]

What is the octane plug and where is it located?
I have heard this refered to several times but never an explaination of purpose or location...
Thanks,
Doug

[Exploderman]

To CAMSWT:

If you look up the word "skeptic" in the dictionary, you will see my name there! Believe me when I say it ahs to be proved to me.
I will repaet what I said earlier: Never have I spent so little and got so much for the money. I agree that most people would not notice a 10% to 15% increase. But with my combination, there is a definite, noticeable increase in power. I believe that the standard Explorer fuel injection/ignition profile in the stock setup are extremely mild so as not to upset the soccer-mom set.

You are welcome to come drive it anytime!

[QTRMILE]

Don't mean to be a dick, but 40 hp with a superchip? Not gonna happen. Unless your truck was so far out of tune before the chip was burned...

It is a custom chip right? Not one of those generic "boxed" chips off the shelf? Because if it is, you can look up "sucker" in the dictionary and see your name there...

Later, Rob

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no Explorers, but plenty of Fords:
'82 Mustang GT 351W
'82 F250 351W
'91 Mustang LX 5.0
'78 Mustang II pro street

[Exploderman]

To QTRMILE:

For your remark about "sucker" my first response was to flame you. But, I won't drop to your level in the food chain.
Yes, it was a custom configuration, for my computer box number, octane level of gas I am using, etc.
My standing invite still stands. Show up and I'll do a before and after for you. It only takes a few minutes to pull the chip.

[Exploderman]

To QTRMILE:

For your remark about "sucker" my first response was to flame you. But, I won't drop to your level in the food chain.
Yes, it was a custom configuration, for my computer box number, octane level of gas I am using, etc.
My standing invite still stands. Show up and I'll do a before and after for you. It only takes a few minutes to pull the chip.

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[QTRMILE]

Reread it man, it says IF YOU BOUGHT A BOXED TYPE GENERIC CHIP, I'm a big believer in custom chips man. The chip master software that Mike Wesley developed has been a Godsend for us hot-rodders. But I've seen enough of them to know unless there is a problem being corrected by the chip (ie: ignition retard on shifts on Cobras, injector pulse width on blown applications...) then you are not going to see such a dramatic increase...

I did not flame you, but I am calling into question your claims. Give us some more information: what did the chip do for you? Why did you see such a gain? There had to be something "wrong" with your set up for it to see such an improvement. Did you have a rough idle, hard starts, rich or lean condition, what's the deal? But by claiming a 40hp increase on a naturally aspirated vehicle that is in good tune is insulting our intelligence.

I will be glad to accept your offer of experiencing it before and after, only on the condition that you bring it to me. That way we can do it on the dyno, or at the drag strip. There's no guessing there, only real data to either substantiate your claims or shoot them down.

Flaming is for people who do not have the empirical data to back up their claims. I do not make statements unless I have some degree of certainty that what I am saying is true...

With that said, I would like to be a contributer to this board. I believe I possess a lot of knowledge that could benefit many of you, and you guys know the intricacies of the Explorer that I am largely unfamiliar with.

Peace, Rob

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no Explorers, but plenty of Fords:
'82 Mustang GT 351W
'82 F250 351W
'91 Mustang LX 5.0
'78 Mustang II pro street