Id be pretty skeptical. If there was a way to "chip" the SVTF, the people on this board would have already posted about it.
Is this chip legit?????
This place sells custom superchip upgrades. Claims or for real????
Web Describtion:
Power Modules allow you to take maximum advantage of your performance upgrades. These simple to use plug-in modules improve overall power 10%-15% and add12%-17% in torque, with better fuel and ignition curves throughout the entire rpm range. Models equipped with atx transmissions receive firmer shift points at a more performance desired rpm level. Some models also have the top speed limiter modified.
229.00 dollars will buy you 10hp-13ft/lb on Focus SVT 2.0L Zetec engine.
Is it for real???
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How safe is it???
Web Describtion:
Power Modules allow you to take maximum advantage of your performance upgrades. These simple to use plug-in modules improve overall power 10%-15% and add12%-17% in torque, with better fuel and ignition curves throughout the entire rpm range. Models equipped with atx transmissions receive firmer shift points at a more performance desired rpm level. Some models also have the top speed limiter modified.
229.00 dollars will buy you 10hp-13ft/lb on Focus SVT 2.0L Zetec engine.
Is it for real???
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12-17% gains in torque? I'll be the first to call BS. Someone please prove me wrong, because I'd be all for it.
Because its not legit at all. Like stated above, nobody has really figured out how to chip this car, and when someone does, we'll know way before this type of stuff is for sale.
I know there is another post floating around somewhere about why it is so hard to chip our cars, but could we go in to discussion on this? I know it has something to with our ECUs hard to get in to, but why is that?
Umm... its because there is no slot for a chip. The only way to modify our ECU is through the ODBII port and that requires a complete reflash.
But, that being said, it is true that SuperChips is coming out with a product which allows you to custom tune the stock ECU. Meaning no need to purchase a standalone engine management system (pectel, etc). This is going to be HUGE.
But, that being said, it is true that SuperChips is coming out with a product which allows you to custom tune the stock ECU. Meaning no need to purchase a standalone engine management system (pectel, etc). This is going to be HUGE.
KKM use to be a Focaljet Sponser back in the day.
For shizzle.KKM use to be a Focaljet Sponser back in the day.
Our local SVT club had a company come in and try to tune the SVTF computer. The same company had amazing results with the Cobra's and Lightnings that came. Here is the post from the SVTF owner after the tune...
"...thanks for posting the graph. You're right. I can't read it and I know what it says.
..., yes, 3 - 4 ft-lb peak. But, and you can't see this on the image, I did pick up 5 - 6 ft-lb in the 2500 to 3500 rpm range. I can feel the difference; but, as you said, not a lot. He did also set the short intake to open at around 5Krpm vs the factory 6K. Who drives around at 6K all the time??!!! That's a change that you have to be familiar with how the SVTf feels to appreciate.
To be fair, these are improvements. And, I'm not unhappy with the changes. I think this was just hyped so much that I was expecting more. Right now, I won't say anything bad about the tuning; but, I also can't endorse all the other SVTf's spending $350 on it.
Can't speak for other models. I saw some impressive results with one T'bird last time they were here. And most of the V8'stang owners seemed pleased. I haven't seen anything on the sixes."
Like quite a few people have hypothesized, it looks like SVT didn't leave alot of power left to squeeze out of the enigne N/A. I really think a reflash or OBD II tune will only be of significant benefit to those with some type of FI. Just my opinion though....
"...thanks for posting the graph. You're right. I can't read it and I know what it says.
..., yes, 3 - 4 ft-lb peak. But, and you can't see this on the image, I did pick up 5 - 6 ft-lb in the 2500 to 3500 rpm range. I can feel the difference; but, as you said, not a lot. He did also set the short intake to open at around 5Krpm vs the factory 6K. Who drives around at 6K all the time??!!! That's a change that you have to be familiar with how the SVTf feels to appreciate.
To be fair, these are improvements. And, I'm not unhappy with the changes. I think this was just hyped so much that I was expecting more. Right now, I won't say anything bad about the tuning; but, I also can't endorse all the other SVTf's spending $350 on it.
Can't speak for other models. I saw some impressive results with one T'bird last time they were here. And most of the V8'stang owners seemed pleased. I haven't seen anything on the sixes."
Like quite a few people have hypothesized, it looks like SVT didn't leave alot of power left to squeeze out of the enigne N/A. I really think a reflash or OBD II tune will only be of significant benefit to those with some type of FI. Just my opinion though....
I should have worded my question differently. There are companies that sell those "power programers" that you plug in to the obd2 port. So, if they can do that with other cars, why cant they do it with ours? Why is it so easy for those other power programers to work on other cars and trucks? I have seen them for trucks and cars. So, whats the deal with not being able to do that on our cars? Does Ford actually make an effort to keep any one from getting in to the computer besides Ford dealers?Umm... its because there is no slot for a chip. The only way to modify our ECU is through the ODBII port and that requires a complete reflash.
But, that being said, it is true that SuperChips is coming out with a product which allows you to custom tune the stock ECU. Meaning no need to purchase a standalone engine management system (pectel, etc). This is going to be HUGE.
Yes it is true (dont buy the claim HP/TQ gain tho) buy there is a POWER MODULE that plugs into your 0bd2 port and down loads a flash to the ECU
It is NOT out yet but i look to see it within a month it is part of the Superchips SCT tuning that is coming out ,If all goes well there will also be one where you can tune the SVT yourself
Tom
It is NOT out yet but i look to see it within a month it is part of the Superchips SCT tuning that is coming out ,If all goes well there will also be one where you can tune the SVT yourself
Tom
It's my understanding that Super Chips is going to be involved with the Vortech S/C that CFM is offering the free install for.
We should know more in the next few weeks.
We should know more in the next few weeks.
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