performance chips/programmers?????

[dangerranger911]

Ive been trying to find a programmer for my 93 4.0 but cant find anything on it, i wish it were like a diesel, tons of them and huge gains my dad has a 06 cummins stocks 330hp 610tq on stage 3 outa 5 on a edge programmer its around 400 hp 800tq just insane. Im thinking the 5.9 cummins in a ranger would be " the bees knees"

it would be, but not looking at programmers anymore doing a v-8 conversion.

 

[Camo Ranger]

I have a Jet Programmer for my 3.0. Improved my throttle response, both low end and high end, and improved my mpg from 18 to 21 highway. It also doubles as a scan tool, which is nice. Truck runs smoother too. The only issue I have with it was it was soooo dang expensive. But if I had to do it again I still think I would still buy it.

 

[Scotty J.]

on the newer trucks its not to be able to fix your speedo for over sized tires

Ya, I have a BamaChips Tune for mine. I don't really see any big power "gains" so to speak. What's most noticeable is how the power is distributed now. The power band is better for my style of driving, especially the 93 performance tune.

Speedo compensation, shift points and powerband are the noticeable changes, again I wouldn't really call it gains. Maybe a HP or two, MPG is still about the same. But the drive ability is a noted improvement.

Do to delivery problems, if I had it all to do over again, I would not have used BamaChips and gone with Hensen Performance. I ran across James on another forum, he's a straight shooter and I've not heard anyone say anything negative about him. He's eager to consult with you, he'll even call you at home after hours. You give him a list of your mods, a few numbers off of some conspicuous labels and the octane ratings you want it programmed for. He'll program a SCT X3 with 3 preloaded programs and ship it to you. You hook that to the diag port under the steering wheel, download your stock tune then upload the new tune. When you change between tunes, you don't even have to to go back to stock.

I can only speak for newer trucks, mines an 02.

 

[Scotty J.]

it would be, but not looking at programmers anymore doing a v-8 conversion.

LOL, sounds like a plan! I just realized how old this thread is. OH well, hopefully someone will find it helpful.

 

[dangerranger911]

i know i get more response after i say im gunna v8 conversion then i was looking for programmers. but if this thread saves someone a lil headache im happy.

 

[DirtRoadRider]

hypertech has gotta chip,i know they make em for my 94 4.0.
go to summit or jegs and check it out.tha one i was lookin at was $230

 

[gaz]

Plug and play chips

I have a Hypertech in my 87 Ranger 2.9l, manual. It made noticable improvements in fuel economy and power. I already had an air filter, headers, 2.25" SS exhaust and it realy tied it all together. I would expect 2-3mpg if you already have the air in and out taken care of. The cherry on this cake was 12 computer advance used in conjuntion with a 4 core radiator.

I have a JET Stage 2 on my 87 BII 2.9l auto. It was good for better starting and overall drivability. I installed it prior to the exhaust upgrades (header, hi flow cat, race muffler and 2.5" tubing). Once the heads and intakes were port and polished it certainly didn't hurt.

I had an aquaintence in 1998 who laid down the coin for his son to build a pre-runner, built to the limit. The JET chip didn't work well for him but his engine was not in balance, particularly in the fuel managment area. So I don't count that against them and have since purchased an additional JET ECU product for the wife's F-chicken (very good results, even took the car from a max highway mpg of 35 to 38 with the 3.4l EFI engine [to include noticible power gains]), this one is the Stage 3 Performance chip.

 

[BlackSTX]

In my last Ranger, an '03 4WD S/C with 4.0L and 5 spd auto 4.10 gears and 32" tires, I had installed a jet chip to compliment the AEM CAI and JBA exhaust. I was very pleased with it. While they suggested using at least 91 octane with it, I never noticed a need to, no ping and it ran strong. At first, with these mods, the only thing I felt made a big difference was the CAI, but after driving a while under different conditions, I could see where everything improved performance. I also didn't install them all at the same time, but over a matter of about 2-3 weeks.

No mileage gains that I could ever see, but I never drove it in a manner that would have shown any sort of mileage. Shifting definitely changed, and on a kick-down you could really feel the improvement. I also noticed it when pulling a steep hill from a stop; it wouldn't strain at all, it just kept accelerating and upshifting. I also noticed the improvements when coming to a stop light. If the light turned green before stopping, my Ranger would launch very strongly, sometimes even breaking the rears loose and keeping them spinning into second gear.

I currently have an '05 F150 2WD with a 4.6L and 3.55 gears, but I miss my Ranger. I've done similar mods to my current truck, including professional programming, and the ranger with those mods would still have run circles around this truck. My current truck can't even break 'em loose unless the pavement is wet.

I'd suggest if your curious in a chip or programmer look at Autoanything.com for a price, they're usually among the cheapest if not the cheapest. They also will refund the difference if you can find it cheaper anywhere else. I used them for most of the stuff I have bought for my trucks and know they honor their price guarantee, as they did for me quickly when Summit put the same item on sale a week after I bought it from them.

Keep in mind, most programmers are designed for a stock vehicle, not one with modifications, especially CAI's. This also will affect your air/fuel mixture ratio, possibly causing it to being leaner than what is ideal for you engine. You should scour the websites of those manufactures to be sure that the programmer/chip they offer accounts for some common modifications to avoid these undesirable conditions.

 

[Blacked-Out FX4]

A friend of mine has v12 Excursion and it was noticeable

I'm almost certain Ford only made a V10 triton. Never a V12 unless
you had a Lambo swap.

 

[Bennybooster]

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[ronclark]

I'm almost certain Ford only made a V10 triton. Never a V12 unless
you had a Lambo swap.

your right my bad

 

[SinnTax]

I been looking for good responses to this question for years without any really good results. Good info in here, thanks all.

 

[feellnfroggy]

I used a superchips on my 3.8 mustangs of the 2000 model year. I had to ducttape it to the ecu, because when i didnt it wiggled loose and shorted things out setting off the pats system. I didnt notice any particular difference in driving or mileage.