Hello all,

Those of you who have been patiently waiting for the new custom CAN flashers for your 2004 & up F-150's, new style T-birds, Lincoln LS, and other FoMoCo vehicles that have PTEC or Power PC-based PCM's - your wait is just about over. We have a number of them we've been doing R&D with recently, and we are now taking orders for these units!

Note that they will be available in large quantities around the end of the 1st week or the first part of the 2nd week of November - very quickly - but you need to get your orders in for these units RIGHT NOW, as they are already in extremely heavy demand. Remember, the longer you wait to order, the longer it will take to get your new custom tune!

A few details..................

The new CAN Flasher - called the "XCalibrator" - has the same email update capability as the current 9100 custom Micro Tuner has, via it's optional cable & software utility. We can email any changes needed for future modifications, gear ratio or tire size changes, etc. Just as we have done with the 9100 custom Micro Tuners purchased directly from us, we will be providing free changes for gear ratio & tire sizes, so if you throw in a set of 4.10's or 35" tires, etc., getting your tuning changes is as easy as filling out our custom program worksheets & getting an email back from us with the changes!

The XCalibrator has most of the same features that Superchips Micro Tuners are known for - room for up to 3 different custom programs PLUS the ability to store your original stock factory tune, so you can return back to stock at any time - a simple plug-n-play installation that takes only minutes, without getting your hands dirty - and of course, our famous Troyer Performance custom tuning to deliver the highest safe & sustainable power gains & performance improvements, whether it's for towing, daily driving, mud-bogging or even drag strip use!

The XCalibrator is even *faster* to flash your vehicle's PCM - instead of 8-10 minutes, it's now less than 5 minutes on many vehicles.

The XCalibrator is also a significantly smaller unit in terms of it's physical size - about half the size of the current Micro Tuners!

The XCalibrator does not have two of the features that the "standard" Superchips 1714 Micro Tuner does - 1.) There is no LCD screen, it's been made even easier, with LED's and buttons! 2.) There is no CAN-compatible code scanner - due to the additional amount and complexity of the hardware involved in CAN (Controller Area Network) vehicles, the hardware cost is significantly higher across the board for these types of devices - thus the CAN-compatible code scanner was not included, so as to hold the price down to about the same as the current 9100 custom Micro Tuners. This enables as many people as possible to be able to comfortably afford them (and you can always get your codes scanned free at most auto parts stores).

In terms of the differences in power gains between the 1714 Micro Tuner and our custom tuning for the 2004/2005 F-150's, we're getting roughly about the same amount of *additional* power & performance gain over what the "standard" 1714 Superchips Micro Tuner delivers that we get in the 1997-2003 F-150's using our 9100 custom Micro Tuner over the "standard" Superchips 1715 Micro Tuner - so for a 3-valve 5.4 F-150, it runs anywhere from another 8-12+ HP *additional* power gain over what the 1714 delivers - even more in some cases! And of course, there is even more towing power, quicker acceleration in the 1/4 mile, etc. So the age-old question "is custom tuning worth it?" is still answered with a resounding YES! For those who want the most power & the best tuning - our custom tuning is the way to go.

Will the XCalibrator "replace" the 1714 Micro Tuner for the newest F-150's? No, of course not - the 1714 does a very good job, and we had a hand in the tuning in those 1714's - we were the first to offer performance tuning in the redesigned 2004 F-150's. The 1714 will continue to be available and is an excellent choice for those who want a very good set of 3 different performance tunes. The XCalibrator is intended for those who want or need true *custom* tuning in vehicles that the current 9100 custom Micro Tuner cannot be used on - the 2004 & newer CAN vehicles (like the F-150's), etc - to get the very highest raw power gains & most sheer performance improvement.

As we always ask when we post an announcement about a brand new product, PLEASE DO NOT post questions here asking us for pricing (which will be very similar to the current 9100 custom Micro Tuner), or for detailed information not included in this post, etc. - it's against the rules of F-150 Online for us to discuss pricing here, and details take far too long to type - we can cover more in a 10 minute phone call that by typing for an hour. So to discuss pricing, further details, etc., please give us a quick call at our number listed below & we'll be happy to help you.

All of that info and online ordering will soon be listed on our web site too - but we wanted F-150 Online members to be the very first to know, so we are waiting to announce this on our web site at www.TroyerPerformance.com just long enough so that most people here will have seen this announcement. We put F-150 Online members FIRST!

The "XCalibrator" is available for ordering RIGHT NOW - so please give us a quick call at our number listed below & get yours on order ASAP. The sooner you order, the sooner you'll be enjoying the best performance tuning available for your beautiful new F-150!

 

Mike, isnt this tuner more for individuals with NOS, forced induction or an octane rating of higher than 93?

I ask because I made a post in the computer chips section, "Installed 1714" by hellbound F150. Just if you wanna breeze over it. I made my own settings on the 1714 (other than standard Superchips) and I was under the impression from Anita that this system is for heavily modded vehicles.

If not...I am interested. So, if you could just check out my thread and see if my truck would be a candidate for the flasher.

Thanks.

 

I called this morning about 11 AM and couldn’t order a CAN flasher. Was told they didn’t know anything about it yet. What’s up?

 

D'oh!

In addition, will there be a 'Stage 1' package w/ the CAN option?

 

Hi Hellbound,

As always, our custom tuning is for the vehicle owner who wants the most power gain, the most performance improvement and the best tuning, and is willing to pay more for it - whether the vehicle is bone stock or highly modified.

The reality has always been that our custom tuning provides more power gain and performance improvement as compared to the "standard" Superchips tuning.

Now we have told our staff here that the 1714 does a great job, and we had a significant hand in the development of the tuning that's in the 1714 so it works pretty darn well. Well enough that a stock vehicle does not *need* custom tuning to get a good result - just like with the 1715 Micro Tuners for the 1996-2003 trucks - but our custom tuning is always going to get more power gain & performance improvement.

So as always, the custom tuning is for those who want "the most, the best," etc., and are willing to pay a bit more to get it - I think that's the most accurate way to describe it.

The vehicle doesn't have to have *any* modifications whatsoever to benefit from true custom tuning, it can be bone-stock and we're still going to gain more power & performance over what the 1714 can do, as well as further improve acceleration times. This is due to several factors - one of which is the fact that the "standard" tuners like the 1714 & 1715 have to be usable anywhere in the US, and so the premium gas tuning is for 91 octane enabling west coast owners to use them - so we'll always gain more power just by tuning for the higher octane available everywhere but the western states - however, even on 91 octane premiums, our custom tuning is going to gain more power. It's the difference between Superchips "standard" performance tunes and then our *custom* tuning, as always.

Bottom line? If you're happy with what you have now in the 1714, and you're not making modifications that actually require custom tuning, then there's no pressing reason to change - you've already got some very nice tuning there that does a great job. Then for those owners who are like me and have to have the most power and the best tuning, then it's a no-brainer - go custom.

 

Hi jpdadeo,

My apologies - I decided to put up the announcement last night after we had closed, so we didn't get a chance to go over quite *everything* in full detail with all of our staff until our sales meeting today. We were actually waiting on one more detail from the manufacturer of the hardware, and we just got that final info back about an hour or so ago - and then we just finished our sales meeting so now everyone here is up to speed. Again, my apologies, jp.

It was just plain luck that at the same time I was checking to see if our staff was calling you back, that I found Anita had called you & you were on the phone at that time, so you & I could get a chance to speak personally on this.

Thanks very much for your order John, & have fun with that beautiful new 2004 F-150!

 

Mike,

Thanks for the reply. I guess my point is this. I have spoken with you before on the issue and I am with you all the way. I am looking for power...period. I dont tow, or haul or anything like that. I love trucks and I like modding them. I just simply dont like cars all that much.

Like I said, I have the Regular Cab Short Bed 5.4L 4x2 with the 3.73LS diff. I special ordered the truck for power...lightest config with lowest gearing and most powerful engine.

I guess I was thinking the 1714 Superchips tuning was directed more to the larger 4x4 models. That is why I set it to what I felt was comfortable.

Here in Florida (NW Florida) we get 93 octane. So, it is a little better than 91. So, yes I am looking to get the most power.

I wish I had waited a week later because I "just" ordered my 1714 last week. I love it, but if I can get more power I am all for it. Just dont have another "blankety blank" dollars to spend right now. LOL!!!

I know I gained a significant amount on the tuner with my light truck. So, I am hoping the custom tune can do me some justice.

 

Well I have the 1714 and love it. I also have the Airaid and a custom exhaust setup. All of this works well together but I also plan to do e-fans, pulleys and headers in the near future. My truck is going to be lifted and I will be running some low gearing.

So, Mike, my question is would you recommend that at the time I do headers/efan/pulleys that I should go to the Custom Flasher? Will that be able to accomidate 5.13 gears and 37 inch tires?

Thanks for the help! You guys have been great in the past and I look forward to doing more business with you!

~Colby

 

5-13 gears and 37's -that will look sweet!- post pics when ya do it!-phil

 

Hi Colby,

When we have underdrive pulleys installed on the 2004 3-valve 5.4's, we like to do a custom tune so we can bump up the idle speed in gear, which is way too low - just 525 rpm (a couple were 560, still too low, but most are just 525 rpm in gear). With underdrives on the 2004 3-valve 5.4's, I like to see an idle speed in gear of at least 600 rpm, and maybe as "high" as 675 rpm.

We have run underdrives AND e-fans on our 2004 SuperCrew Lariat with the stock idle speed in gear (525 rpm), and that works OK - though I'd like to have just a little bit more power steering assist if I needed to do a fast parallel park job, or if I'm in a really tight spot and have to do a lot of back-and-forth jostling to get the vehicle maneuvered into a tight spot quickly, etc. It's the quick lock-to-lock turns in stationary I'm talking about wanting just a little bit more PS assist for - now in your case, with those 37" tires, by all means you should do a custom tune and will need an even higher idle speed in gear for proper power steering assist at low speeds.

And yes, we can handle the gear ratio change & big tires in the custom tunes, of course.

 

Thanks alot for the info!!! Now all I need to do is find a few bucks lieing around (ok ok I need a freakin blank check! lol). Once I do the mods I will def be in contact. I also have a few other questions so I will give you a call. Thanks again!


Will do! Gears have always been my bang for the buck mod. Was getting ready to jump from 3.27's to 4.30's on my 01 Bullitt. I had plans to make that my n/a beast! Now I have a truck. lol..

 

Hi bullitt,

Good luck with the blank check - I think all us hot-rodders need that same blank check!

 

I ordered an "XCalibrator" from Troyer Performance on 10 –26 –04. Not exactly sure, how long it will take Mike to customizes it for my truck, but I’m patiently waiting. I placed my order with Anita and finalized all the details with Mike. I was extremely impressed with the personalized attention they gave to my order. They made me feel like I was the only customer in the world.
I’m getting a 93-octane performance tune, an 87-octane performance tune, and an 87-octane tow.

Thanks Mike & Anita

 

Hi jp,

That was very nice of you to say, thanks!

In terms of timeframe, normally for a custom tune it takes anywhere from about a week to 10 days from the time we get the CPW's (custom program worksheets) back until the time we get the tuning done and it's realy to ship out - then from there it's a matter of shipping time, which is based on the customer's location & how quick a shipping method the customer orders - and of course, most people go with Ground shipping, as that's the cheapest way to go.

Now with the custom tunes for the 2004's, I'd say to figure a few extra days, just because of the number of people wanting customers for their 2004's.

 

Mike,

Will you be offering a package with the Xcalibrator for the 2004 F150? I was interested in the Stage 1 package but was also hoping for the AF1 intake which I understand is still in R&D.

Thanks,
Crash