Hi,

I have a 2001 5.4 and looking for some help with a chip.
I'm looking for prfomance and gas milage improvment. Any sugestions on the one I should buy..

Thanks,
Meg

 

Have you read this yet?

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ch...unes-read.html

 

I would recommend a flasher over a chip since it wont cost much more and is alot easier to install

 

You mean a programmer?

 

Flasher , programmer same thing , it is a J2534 interface tool if you want to get technical

 

With regards to “Chips” and “Tuners”, years ago it was the best that most could do to enhance the ignition timing, fuel curve, transmission shift points, etc. It was (and still is) very important that a person verifies that the “Tuner” is ASE certified in both ECM and Transmission programming and IMHO be have current certification by the OEM whose vehicle you want to modify. There are plenty of persons who advertise their programs to be the best and even offer custom tunes, but in all reality, very few actually have credentials in these areas- but that’s not to say that some of these “geniuses” haven’t really caused damage to a few vehicles- just jump over to flatratetech.com and read just some of the comments from the MSE techs!. Perhaps what is equally important is the parameters that can be adjusted are set by the OEM vehicle software…so there is really no “magic” in what they are doing anyway.

IMHO, if you live near any major city there are excellent tuning specialists with dynos who for the same price (if not less) will tune your vehicle taking into consideration your specific needs including environmental conditions, for your specific vehicle. IMHO, the best bang for the buck!

 

I don't know why we have those stickies, as very very vew people bother paying attention to 'em

 

SCT Xcal3 with custom tunes

 

The Hypertech Max Energy Programmer for the 2001 f150 5.4 has a tuning curve for 87 octane, 7 HP 19 Ft Lbs TQ gain, and one for 93 octane, 10 HP 29Ft Lbs TQ gain. You can adjust shift points up or down in 100 rpm increments as far as 500 rpm's and raise the rev limiter the same. The shift firmness keeps the clutch packs from slipping as much, cutting down on heat & wear. The speed limiter can be raised to match speed rating of tires up to 128 mph. You can recalibrate the speedometer & odometer for different tire heights and gear ratio's. The part number is 42000. The gas engines usually pick up about 1 to 1 1/2mpg.
Thanks, Gary @ Hypertech