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Superchips Flashpaq for JK, Initial Impressions

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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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Is there a Toe Settings on flashpaq and is this setting any good in terms of torque. I am thinking of running this setting all the time without toeing anything. Bec my rig has become very very heavy D60 axles, front and rear bumpers, winch etc etc
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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Yes, there is a tow setting and it seemingly provides better low end power. There has been a few people that have mentioned some idle roughness so it's important to use a higher octane fuel. If I remember correctly and your not in the states I believe it would be 98, as in your country you aren't using the R/M method we use here in the states.

I made the mistake of not reading the manual and seeing the 91 Octane minimum for the tow setting. So I'll insert one of my lines here, "Reading is Fundamental". I ran it with 87 Octane and it took a while for the PCM re-learn but eventually smoothing out. It was definitely cool, but I still haven't revisited it.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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does anyone know if superchips is has a tune to run with out cat's for offroad/ mud races? want to go with the borla y pipe.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sf_mech
does anyone know if superchips is has a tune to run with out cat's for offroad/ mud races? want to go with the borla y pipe.
Long tubes are not supported.

There was someone that was going that route that was going to do some custom tuning but I haven't seen anything posted.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Yes you are correct Jpop. Thats why I am using 98 Octane which I think gives me 91 Octane per US fuel ratings.

I would love to run max performance but engine starts knocking under heavy accelration. I have sent an email to Ron see what he suggests.

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Yes, there is a tow setting and it seemingly provides better low end power. There has been a few people that have mentioned some idle roughness so it's important to use a higher octane fuel. If I remember correctly and your not in the states I believe it would be 98, as in your country you aren't using the R/M method we use here in the states.

I made the mistake of not reading the manual and seeing the 91 Octane minimum for the tow setting. So I'll insert one of my lines here, "Reading is Fundamental". I ran it with 87 Octane and it took a while for the PCM re-learn but eventually smoothing out. It was definitely cool, but I still haven't revisited it.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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i can really tell a difference with it now. I have had it since thursday and can tell a big difference!!! There is no more bog between shifts (i have the 6 spd) and it will pull in 5th and 6th!!! Thanks Jpop for your help as well!! glad i finally got it!! totally worth the price!
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by JK07
Yes you are correct Jpop. Thats why I am using 98 Octane which I think gives me 91 Octane per US fuel ratings.

I would love to run max performance but engine starts knocking under heavy accelration. I have sent an email to Ron see what he suggests.
Well I'm certainly not an expert on the RON/MON thing, but if your up against the knock sensors, that will re-learn it's way out dropping the advance a bit unless the octane is just way too low. Might take a full tank to learn, and I would drive gingerly until you fill up again.

If you still have your stock air box around, you might also want to put that on for a tankful to see if breathing that extra upside down air you guys have down there is a contributing factor. Not that I wouldn't put it back on, but kind of run through the relearn process in stages. First driving a little restrained with the stock air box, then driving a little more spirited with the stock box and finally re-installing your CAI. Certainly a bit of a pain, but eases you into a tune where your octane rating might be off.
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rcdude3
i can really tell a difference with it now. I have had it since thursday and can tell a big difference!!! There is no more bog between shifts (i have the 6 spd) and it will pull in 5th and 6th!!! Thanks Jpop for your help as well!! glad i finally got it!! totally worth the price!
Glad it worked out for you! Sometimes with exhaust and intake upgrades it seems the PCM re-learn takes a bit more time than for people who have a stock air box and exhaust. With my former programmer I would never get there, and for the most part I don't have lean conditions any more unless I do something stupid like not reading the manual running the wrong octane for the setting.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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HI all a newbie here. Did not want to start a new thread about chips and programming since there are so many, so I'll ask my question here.
I currently have a Jet Chip (Stage 1) and just ordered a Superchip so I can hopefully get better performance but more so to update for new 33's and soon to come 4.88 regearing. Question is can I use the Superchip while the Jet Chip is plugged in? Or just remove the Jet Chip and put it up for sale? Thanks for any advice.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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NO! Remove the Jet Chip completely! And do not put it back in afterwords either!

Once you feel what the Flashpaq will do for the JK you will be selling the Jet Chip pretty quickly!
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