Reprogramming computer for power and fuel mileage?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Michael, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. Michael

    Michael Guest

    Does anyone who of a reprogrammer that does the following things:

    Increase power
    Allow the computer to be programmed back and forth from "factory" setting
    and performance settings
    And if possible: Also give better mpg?

    I have seen a few on the market and some seem to say they can / will do the
    first one but not the second and third.

    Thank you,

    M
     
    Michael, Jun 27, 2008
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  2. M, that's pretty much what the "factory" system's do continuously
    already. He'd be a rich man whom could program an pre-existing engine
    management system that increased an engines torque output with less BTU
    input. Proof of the matter is the ever increasing developement and
    marketing of VCM.
    Also, that's the beauty of ASC. It melds the powertrain, chassis and
    immediate driving environment into the optimum, what more could a ROAD &
    TRACK reader ask for?

    Best Regards - Mike Baldwin
     
    Michael Baldwin, Jun 29, 2008
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  3. Michael

    Michael Guest

    Okay but there are so many reprogramers out there that claim a 40 - 50
    horsepower increase and up to almost 100 horsepower increase with a catback
    system and some other simple modifications.

    So lets take this from another angle.... Has anyone used these reprogrammers
    and had good luck?

    Has your mileage gone into the basement?

    Thanks,

    M
     
    Michael, Jun 29, 2008
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  4. Michael asks?
    Here's a specific example Michael. I knew a fellow who "chipped-up"
    his 97' F-350 SuperDuty. New claimed hp was like 400+. As long as my
    friend kept his foot out of the grill, he routinely netted 18 to 20 mpg
    highway towing (6 place, v-nose, enclosed sled trailer) at 60-65 mph.
    However, _ANY_ heavy foot driving quickly dropped his mpg to 11-12.
    It's kinda cool to see AND hear a 4WD Diesel PU roasting it's Mickey
    Thompsons off on Main St in SmallTown USA on a hot summer night. (I
    think those are lyrics from a old John Mellencamp tune)
    Anyway, a good reprogramming should maintain current mpg rating, UNTIL
    the nut behind the wheel gets out of adjustment!

    Best Regards - Mike Baldwin

    PS- Friend traded SuperDuty in on new Tundra and has never looked back!
     
    Michael Baldwin, Jul 2, 2008
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