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Superchips Flashpaq for JK, Initial Impressions

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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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I finally got my Jeep "superchipped" after finishing up my lift and getting my tires. Didn't have any problems with getting the account created or the device updated. Did however have to update the device twice to get the off-road TPMS option.

After having 35's (really 34's) on the Jeep before without it, then going stock, and now back to 35's I have to say the response and no TPMS alone is worth the $300! Drove the Jeep on a 200 mile round trip after doing it and it's much more fun to drive now. When you push the gas pedal it actually responds versus the lag of the stock program. It's not going to win any races but it feels much closer to driving the 4.0 TJ I had versus the 2.5 YJ I had. Not sure how others are seeing mileage gains, unless the cold weather is really hurting it. Mileage with the 35's, an average of 60mph and 25 degrees outside was 15 to 15.5. That's about what it was previously with these same tires and the stock program. At least I'm enjoying the drive now!
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Iordered my from NorthRidge4X4 and I can't say enough good things about them. Overnight shipping via UPS was incredible. I ordered Sunday night and had it installed by noon Tuesday and i am 2000 miles away.

Did the download thing on my PC and then out to the Jeep to get it loaded. I was expecting everything that happened thanks to this website and this thread. Got the hot oill thingee before it completed.
I have to confess I am a skeptic and a pessimist. After cranking the Jeep and before easing down the driveway I was thinking "this doesn't feel any different" but then when i hit the street, i goosed the throttle and Oh mi gosh it responded!

I was shocked to say the least. The nearest Interstate is 18 miles away and I headed there to see how it would perform. Going down into the valley south of my house and coming up the far hill i suddenly realized that it had actually gone up the hill like a normal car. No lag, no shifting down in gears to make it up the backside, it just climbed the hill.

Eight miles from the house, I was falling in love with mybnew Jeep. Finally got to the on ramp and accelerated my way onto I-80 and never had to punch it even once to match the flow of the "no cops around" 70+mph traffic.

This is absolutely amazing, the best $339 i ever spent on a car, instant gratification from a great product and a great distributor.

I can hardly wait to try the tow tune with my travel trailer hooked up.

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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JAM85
In my fp manual it says there is 93 performance 91 and 87 perfomance to choose from, but on my screen it only gives me 93 and 91 performance options no 87 performance. 87 octane is there though. Is 87 octane the same as 87 performance?
Did anyone answer this? I searched around but couldn't see a response.

I'm having the same problem.

Also I went with the mileage XS tune and updated my tire size and now my speedo isn't working.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by kidkoala
Did anyone answer this? I searched around but couldn't see a response.

I'm having the same problem.

Also I went with the mileage XS tune and updated my tire size and now my speedo isn't working.
i don't remember... it's been awhile since i've had it plugged in, but i only recall one for 87.

regarding the speedo not working... i would install again. after my first install i had no speedo but i installed again and it was fine and i've never had an issue since.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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The 87 octane is the same as the 87 performance.

I have no way to measure the hp change but it is substantial

Even my wife immediately noticed the change in the engine sound when I first started it up. There is no lag in the throttle and no constant changing of the gears.

Easily the best automtive product I have ever installed (and there has been thousands of dollars spent on Jeeps, trucks and motorcycles)

I am going to load up with 91 octane this next trip and try the 'tow tune". A lot of folks are posting that it is the best one
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BudMan5
Easily the best automtive product I have ever installed (and there has been thousands of dollars spent on Jeeps, trucks and motorcycles)

I am going to load up with 91 octane this next trip and try the 'tow tune". A lot of folks are posting that it is the best one
Same here. I got mine this past weekend and my only regret is I didn't get it sooner. The responsiveness. accelleration and clean shifts alone are worth it. Only thing I would like to see is for some of the functions to be a little more user friendly. Still trying to figure out the data acquisition part.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 05:13 AM
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Ya beat me to it. Yes, the 87 tune is also called 87 Performance.

Love your signature BudMan5!
Originally Posted by BudMan5
The 87 octane is the same as the 87 performance.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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I played around a little last night.
I used the 87 Octane tune and for the first time in my Jeep I merged onto a fast freeway at a comfortable speed. Before I knew it I was cruising at a comfortable 75 without it feeling like the usual effort.

Gonna go up some inclines tonight!

Also, it is so nice having the TPMS light off!!!
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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Has anyone installed this on a 2011 Rubicon all stock?
I live in Florida (flat and no elevation) and am just wondering if it is worth it. I do plan on doing tire, lift and bumpers in the future.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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It is well worth it, I initially used it on my 2010 rubicon (auto) that had been regeared with 4.88 gears and 35 inch tires, the jumping around between gears stopped, the shifting immediately became more appropriate, I combined it with a relatively inexpensive AFE air intake and it became significantly better than stock. I recently installed 5.38 gears, new axles and 37 inch tires, 5 inches of lift, same AFE intake, and dynomax muffler, recalibrated the superchips and I can go up moderate hills at 80mph, cruise the flats at 85 with no problem, speed tops out at 90-95 on the flat. I believe the superchips was one of the most important modifications, and the most important mods for drivability of the JK.
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