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Superchips Flashpaq for JK, Initial Impressions

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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bikehudson
I too am anxiously awaiting the tpms adjustment. Since the procal can do it, we know it's doable. Scott, any word on when this will be available?
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I thought about going with the flashpaq, but TPMS is an absolute necessary feature for me. I just ordered the Procal instead.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JC JK
Like what kind of performance are we talking here? I thought you could not get any EXTRA out of these 3.8s I have the AEV procall and love it. But if I could get more power I would get one
I do believe they claim 18hp and 24-25 ft lbs of torque. But I do believe that is running the 93 octane tune. But even at the 87 tune, we all are feelin' the difference.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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regarding power, i think superchips promises a "holy crap" factor or your money back. while i don't recall specifically saying holy crap, i've been very pleased with a noticeable increase - using the 87 tune. i don't have stats i can provide but i really feel with something like this you just need to try it.

order it, install it, and see for yourself. if you don't like it, return to stock and send it back. you are out some time, some gas, and some shipping costs, but you'll have satisfied yourself as to whether the gains are enough for you.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Question Tpms?

So do they have tire pressure adjustment or not? It is clearly advertised as a feature. I've searched the forum, I've searched the menu on flashpaq - can't find the darn thing. I've emailed superchips - no reply so far. Anybody can confirm or deny TPMS threshold adjustment in this product?

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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by misha
So do they have tire pressure adjustment or not? It is clearly advertised as a feature. I've searched the forum, I've searched the menu on flashpaq - can't find the darn thing. I've emailed superchips - no reply so far. Anybody can confirm or deny TPMS threshold adjustment in this product?

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It is not there yet, but they are working on it. I don't think they would advertise the feature if it was not possible. I am patiently waiting. The nice thing about the SC is you can update when it is available...
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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I installed the Superchips Flashpaq on my Unlimited 09 Rubi 6speed yesterday. I updated the flashpaq code and then installed the 87octane tune since I had almost a full tank of gas. Here's my impressions:
There is a seat of the pants feel and change in the sound of the motor. I suspect the mapping for the way the electronic drive by wire throttle opens is changed and made more agressive because of the added intake noise you get when going WOT. On the downside, it pings, a lot. With the cruise on at 65 on level ground, any slight rise in elevation requiring more throttle got it pinging and rattling good. Same with acceleration from a stop. When it got down to a 1/4 tank off full, I added 6 gallons of 93 Octane Chevron and that stopped the pinging. Test conditions were 100plus degrees, so maybe that was a factor. Also, slow speed drivability like cruising a parking lot in first or second gear is much worse. The throttle open right off idle is very abrupt, same when you lift off the gas and the throttle closes. You get a jerk city ride with the 6 speed. MPG around town seems worse by about 1-2mpg. MPG at steady 65mph is about the same, to maybe a few tenths worse.

Since it is giving the engine more air, and advancing timing over the stock map, results might be a lot better in cooler climates. When I finish this tank, I'm going to try the 91 tune, and then the 93 and see how that does.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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im upgrading my jk to 4.56 gears and 33's will I be able to input that into the flashpaq im a complete newb as to how this works
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Smopho
Since it is giving the engine more air, and advancing timing over the stock map, results might be a lot better in cooler climates. When I finish this tank, I'm going to try the 91 tune, and then the 93 and see how that does.
The SC has a lot more advance than stock and hence the pinging out of the gate. You aren't the first to mention this and the PCM will become dialed in as you run it some. A couple days at most and you should be fine. Just up against the knock sensors and allowing the manifold pressure/advance to get straightened out.

This isn't a problem I encountered and I don't think I would try to correct it with octane out of the gate. Just too much that will be handled by the PCM and I wouldn't want to retard the process by home brewing a mixture of octanes.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by chi-town-jk
im upgrading my jk to 4.56 gears and 33's will I be able to input that into the flashpaq im a complete newb as to how this works
Yep it's all right there and it doest take a rocket surgeon to figure it out.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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Just another quick ?... I read on other threads with other programmers that a person was able to upgrade an 07 but a person with an 08 couldnt.. have you heard any problems like this for flashpaq?
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