rvitek
Elite Explorer
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- March 12, 2002
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- City, State
- Wauconda, IL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2001 XLT 5.0
Performance Review with and with/out Apten Chip (towing included).
Hi - I've really been absent from this board since I bought a boat this year, but I still come back from time to time to see what's going on...
Anyway, I thought I'd give some overservations regarding my performance with and without the Apten chip, and focus a bit on towing.
First things first, wow - the tranny really shifts smoothly without the Apten chip. But at the same time, I can also feel the tranny slip or s-l-i-d-e into gear. With the Apten in, it's a thump-shift and on my way. I guess it takes a bit of getting used to, but I have to think the slip-less shifting of the Apten has got to be better.
Second thing, I can't believe the power the chip delivers over stock. Towing a 5500lb boat at 55mph in nearly flat terrain, the tranny can't decide if she wants third gear or over-drive. With the chip in, it's a solid overdrive with plenty of room to spare. I can totally tell that this chip is developing some massive performance increases to the vehicle, especially in the low-end torque grunt.
Finally, the pure press-you-into-your-seat low-end grunt the chip give my truck. It's unbelievable the difference between the torque the motor develops with the chip in and out. It's awesome over stock!
I do have a few problems with the chip, that I'm working with Brian on about, but overall, great guy and a great product!
Ry.
Hi - I've really been absent from this board since I bought a boat this year, but I still come back from time to time to see what's going on...
Anyway, I thought I'd give some overservations regarding my performance with and without the Apten chip, and focus a bit on towing.
First things first, wow - the tranny really shifts smoothly without the Apten chip. But at the same time, I can also feel the tranny slip or s-l-i-d-e into gear. With the Apten in, it's a thump-shift and on my way. I guess it takes a bit of getting used to, but I have to think the slip-less shifting of the Apten has got to be better.
Second thing, I can't believe the power the chip delivers over stock. Towing a 5500lb boat at 55mph in nearly flat terrain, the tranny can't decide if she wants third gear or over-drive. With the chip in, it's a solid overdrive with plenty of room to spare. I can totally tell that this chip is developing some massive performance increases to the vehicle, especially in the low-end torque grunt.
Finally, the pure press-you-into-your-seat low-end grunt the chip give my truck. It's unbelievable the difference between the torque the motor develops with the chip in and out. It's awesome over stock!
I do have a few problems with the chip, that I'm working with Brian on about, but overall, great guy and a great product!
Ry.