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Old May 16, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 97black_ram
The biggest purpose to the chips is to remove the flash. If you want performance there a lot more work to be done than just a chip.

A supercharger would give you the horsepower your looking for.
Not as simple as plugging in a tuner, or as cheap. For that kinda money u might *** well save another k or two and buy a crate engine.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by CSXfan
I also noticed smoother idle and a smoother power band, and I agree that the high end was helped a lot. Not so much for the low end but I'm still on the 87 tune. What do you think of the new OD engagement speed?
I'm really happy with the transmission shift points. Honestly haven't really noticed the shifting at all, seems to be doing it less and not bouncing around at all. Got it on the highway today for a rare road trip and was very happy with how it's driving now (at highway speeds). Got 14 mpg highway on a 340 mile trip with 90% highway driving, but it was very windy. Waiting to see what my typical driving routing gets me, last tank pre tuner was about 10.9. Also through a tonneau cover on the back for whatever little bump that'll give.

Hoping to check out the plenum tomorrow for giggles. Wanted to do it Friday night but not enough time. Doubt I'll find anything but better safe then sorry.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lv360ram
Going up hills without coming out of OD is the biggest benefit for me.
Pffftt...my V10 drives like that without a Superchip.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Miami_Son
Pffftt...my V10 drives like that without a Superchip.
lol...but i think that v10 just used a gallon of gas sitting in the signature pic. Seriously though, what kind of mileage do you get out of that engine?
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Miami_Son
Pffftt...my V10 drives like that without a Superchip.
Thats not because of the V10, its because you have 4.10 gears.

Ok, maybe its because of the V10 AND the 4.10 gears.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonw
Thats not because of the V10, its because you have 4.10 gears.

Ok, maybe its because of the V10 AND the 4.10 gears.
Don't be hatin'! I get 10-11mpg whether on the freeway or in the city. Good thing this is my secondary vehicle.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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That's a beastly MF.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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10-11... hmmm, thats not much worse than my 12-13...
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hutch1973
I'm really happy with the transmission shift points. Honestly haven't really noticed the shifting at all, seems to be doing it less and not bouncing around at all. Got it on the highway today for a rare road trip and was very happy with how it's driving now (at highway speeds). Got 14 mpg highway on a 340 mile trip with 90% highway driving, but it was very windy. Waiting to see what my typical driving routing gets me, last tank pre tuner was about 10.9. Also through a tonneau cover on the back for whatever little bump that'll give.

Hoping to check out the plenum tomorrow for giggles. Wanted to do it Friday night but not enough time. Doubt I'll find anything but better safe then sorry.


That's the only thing I don't like! 53mph shift point for OD
 
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