My thoughts on the Superchips 3872
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From: San Diego, Mexico, Australia
Thank you for the in depth write up!
When we do these for customers, we will normally do the tune while we are doing detail work like wiping things down, paint marking bolts, etc. This lets the tune do its things and it doesn't cut into our install time.
When we do these for customers, we will normally do the tune while we are doing detail work like wiping things down, paint marking bolts, etc. This lets the tune do its things and it doesn't cut into our install time.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Sin City
Finally installed mine. Plugged it into the computer, updated the software on the Flashpaq, then went and installed it on the jeep. Holy crap where you right urmyboyblue, it took a looooong time to install. Not gonna get into detail as you but yes took about 45 minutes, probably an hour including the time updating the unit.
I went with the 87 tune for now. Then went for a drive and could tell the difference right away. Now I don't feel like I have to push the gas pedal down so much just to keep up with traffic, or get it going. The shift points are 1000x better than stock. Drivability is so much better now.
Its going to be hard for me to compare gas milage, since my 35s should be here this week. I might try and hold off installing them for one full tank just so I can compare mpgs but no promises lol. Ive always reset the trip meter on the dash every time I fill the tank which is usually at 300 miles. So that's how i'll compare for this next tank of gas...
Initial impression: Awesome!
I went with the 87 tune for now. Then went for a drive and could tell the difference right away. Now I don't feel like I have to push the gas pedal down so much just to keep up with traffic, or get it going. The shift points are 1000x better than stock. Drivability is so much better now.
Its going to be hard for me to compare gas milage, since my 35s should be here this week. I might try and hold off installing them for one full tank just so I can compare mpgs but no promises lol. Ive always reset the trip meter on the dash every time I fill the tank which is usually at 300 miles. So that's how i'll compare for this next tank of gas...
Initial impression: Awesome!
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Coquitlam, BC
Good to hear it worked out for ya!
Anyone know if the OP is also an Auto? This may be why i'm the only one who noticed the major difference in the gas pedal. As if i barely touch it and it goes to 25% throttle immediately causing jerkiness. I have a 6SPD.
Anyone know if the OP is also an Auto? This may be why i'm the only one who noticed the major difference in the gas pedal. As if i barely touch it and it goes to 25% throttle immediately causing jerkiness. I have a 6SPD.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Elkton, Virginia
Don't forget to get the TPMS Off Road package through the SPARK updater.... Then plug it in to your rig and go to "other settings" (i think that's what it's called) and then click on TPMS OFF ROAD and turn that ON... that will get rid of your pesky TPMS light for good!
If the jerkiness is too much, you can change the pedal settings to either stock, moderate or SUPERCHIPS... I'm pretty sure 87 octane defaults to SUPERCHIPS, which is a little more aggressive and "jerky" .... I've heard "moderate" takes away some of the jerk... I'm used to it, so I just left mine on SUPERCHIPS.
If the jerkiness is too much, you can change the pedal settings to either stock, moderate or SUPERCHIPS... I'm pretty sure 87 octane defaults to SUPERCHIPS, which is a little more aggressive and "jerky" .... I've heard "moderate" takes away some of the jerk... I'm used to it, so I just left mine on SUPERCHIPS.
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JK Freak
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From: Miramar, FL
I am indeed in an auto.
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JK Freak
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From: Miramar, FL
Don't forget to get the TPMS Off Road package through the SPARK updater.... Then plug it in to your rig and go to "other settings" (i think that's what it's called) and then click on TPMS OFF ROAD and turn that ON... that will get rid of your pesky TPMS light for good!
JK Freak
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From: Dallas
On a side note...does anyone know what the "upgrade"'costs are to turn a FlashCal into a FlashPac? I am getting my FlashCal delivered today with my other parts, and I'm one of those nerdy types that like to plan. So I have already printed all the installation manuals and stuff. In the FlashCal manual it says the updating process will end with an option to upgrade the FlashCal to a FlashPac by buying the software.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Elkton, Virginia
Yup, that's the lowest.... Once you go and turn ON the "TPMS Offroad", you'll no longer be able to adjust the tire pressure setpoint... it'll just be OFF. Your light will be gone as well, which is a good thing!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Pittsburgh,PA
I downloaded the tpms off road package from the sspark updater and I don't see it anywhere on the flashpaq. Is there a new update or something?
I bought the flashpaq mainly for that reason (amount other things) , and it doesn't even get rid of the tpms light.
I bought the flashpaq mainly for that reason (amount other things) , and it doesn't even get rid of the tpms light.