greuelc
11/20/2007 8:18:10 PM
I was looking on ebay at them performance chip for my ford 1991 5.8l. the ones that promise you 7-8 mpg and 15-20 hp gain. I was just wondering in any one else had bought them and had any luck. Or are they just a waste of money
Hayapower
11/20/2007 9:58:32 PM
The HP gains are usually there, or close, but I'd think the MPG claims might be a tad off or a stretch.. More so if you 'enjoy' the increased ponies. Most times power/MPG are measured at 'optimized' conditions.. I'm no expert, but I sold my brother my old 93 F150 5.0 and he installed a superchips unit and a K&N.. He wanted some extra power to tow his 24ft 5er which was a decent pull, and he noticed the power gain..
My 05 6.0 runs the Diablo Predator and I run it at the 65HP, 155ft/lbs gain.. So the power is close to 400HP.. When I 'behave' I usually see 1 or maybe 2 MPG gain.. The best part is, you at least see the incresed HP with no loss of MPG..
Bullitt94
11/21/2007 6:47:24 AM
Be careful with what you are buying. If it is one of those chips for $30, then it's a waist of money. However, if it is a brand name (Hypertech, Superchip, ect.) then you should get the hp out of it.
Like Hayapower said, the mpg is a stretch. Especially when you are constantly mashing the pedal down because of the new found ponies!
2Bob
11/26/2007 4:38:47 PM
I have a 5.4L f150 (gas)
do the chip upgrades work on gas engines?
I know someone who has installed one in a diesel but don't know any other info.
any help apreciated.
greuelc
11/26/2007 5:27:42 PM
I know that there are differnt chip for both gas and diesel engines. That give you options of what you want.
Bullitt94
11/27/2007 12:46:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: 2Bob
I have a 5.4L f150 (gas)
do the chip upgrades work on gas engines?
I know someone who has installed one in a diesel but don't know any other info.
any help apreciated.
Most any car w/ a computer can use a performance chip; fuel type is not an issue.
