About Superchips Inc.

Founded in England in 1983, Superchips, Inc. was one of the first companies specializing in the “tuning” of computer-controlled vehicles for more power. Vehicles programmed by Superchips have gone on to win in a variety of racing series throughout the World.

Since beginning our U.S. operations in 1992, we've continued to excel in racing, along with providing more power for street driven vehicles. Our current performance tuning comes from years of experience in tuning computer-controlled cars, trucks and SUVs, unleashing the power potential hidden under your hood...to deliver MORE POWER FOR TOW & GO!

Enter the Superchips MAX MicroTuner:

• Tuned every 200 rpm
    • Dyno tested and street proven
        • Application specific tuned products

What does this all mean?

When we program a Superchips MAX MicroTuner, Vin specific Micro Tuner, eprom or Ford Superchip for your vehicle, we don't just make a few universal changes at full throttle. Our engineers make modifications throughout the entire power band, from part throttle through wide open throttle. These changes are made specific to your particular vehicle's original factory computer program.

By tuning every 200 RPM, you get more power for everyday driving with increased power in the lower RPM range where you need it. As shown below on the dyno graph, the torque gain at peak is nice, but the increased torque we found at the lower rpm range is outstanding and it's right where you really feel it: on the street in everyday driving!

On the top end, notice that while the horsepower starts falling off just past 4,000 RPM, the Superchips program holds a higher level all the way to redline.

This means more torque on the bottom end to get you moving and more horsepower on the top end to keep the motor pulling strong all the way to redline.

The difference between "Peak" HP gains, and "Max" HP gains.

Traditionally, manufacturers of high-performance aftermarket parts for cars and/or trucks would advertise power gains seen at the vehicle's 'peak' HP level; this is where the vehicle makes its highest HP (and almost always at a high-RPM). For the most part, most consumers do not drive at this RPM level or throttle position frequently, if at all.

Since the majority of Superchips' customers are purchasing Superchips products for driving on the street & towing instead of at the race track, we decided that it was necessary to give our customers a more representative indication of what to expect with our product.

This is why we advertise both the Max (maximum) HP gain, almost always achieved at a lower RPM than Peak, as well as the Peak HP gain which is at the vehicles highest HP rating. Most vehicles have a horsepower 'peak' over 5000 RPM whereas most of the maximum HP gains that are seen with our products are between 2000-4500 RPM.

Simply: Max is the 'most' or widest range between stock and Superchips. Peak is the gain at the vehicle's highest rating.

Superchips MAX MicroTuners Performance chips are available for the following model-years: 04, 03, 02, 01, 00, 99, 98, 97, 96.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• Will it void my warranty?
• What is the difference between "Peak" HP gains, and "Max" HP gains.
• Will it damage my transmission?
• Why won't the chip or Micro Tuner work on my vehicle? It's the same motor.
• How do I find a dealer in my area?
• Does your product require a higher grade fuel than 87 octane?
• Will this improve my gas mileage?
• How difficult is this to install?
• Can my vehicle be returned back to stock?
• Why does my Micro Tuner not come on when I plug it into the diagnostic port under the dash?
•  Do you have all throttle point tuning?
• Will it remove the speed limiter?
• What type of warranty does Superchips carry?
• Can I have my Superchip reprogrammed for modifications that I make in the future?
• Can I stack a Superchips performance product on top of another performance enhancing chip or programmer?

Q: Will it void my warranty?

A: No. It is illegal for a dealership to void your warranty based solely on the fact that you have installed an aftermarket product. For information regarding denial of warranty coverage, go to: http://www.semasan.com.

Q: What is the difference between "Peak" HP gains, and "Max" HP gains.

A: Peak HP gains are measured at the RPM level that the stock motor made it's highest horsepower. Max HP gains are measured at the RPM level with the greatest gain over stock.

Simply: Max is the 'most' or widest range between stock and Superchips. Peak is the gain at the vehicle's highest rating.

Q: Will it damage my transmission?

A: No. In some cases, transmission operation is improved.

Q: Why won't the chip or Micro Tuner work on my vehicle? It's the same motor.

A: While the motor may be the same, the programming of the computer can and usually does change from one model vehicle to another and from one year to the next. If the label on the Micro Tuner states 96-03, it won't work on an 04 model.

Q: How do I find a dealer in my area?

A: Go to our Find a Dealer tab on our Home page, scroll down and enter your area code and first 3 digits of your local exchange
or call 800-898-2447 for the nearest Superchips dealer.

Q Does your product require a higher grade fuel than 87 octane?

A: While some Superchips products give you the choice of running 87 or 91-93 octane fuel, only the use of 91- 93 octane fuel in gas powered vehicles will increase the Horsepower and Torque output.

Q: Will this improve my gas mileage?

A: While we design our programs specifically for more performance, in some cases the vehicle may get better fuel mileage.

Q: How difficult is this to install?

A: Most customers with minimal mechanical skills can install our products.

Q: Can my vehicle be returned back to stock?

A: Yes, by either removing the chip or program setting.

Q: Why does my Micro Tuner not come on when I plug it into the diagnostic port under the dash?

A: In most cases, this is caused by a blown fuse powering the diagnostic port. On most Fords and GM vehicles, this same fuse powers the Cigarette Lighter. On Dodge trucks, it's the same fuse powering the radio on some, but not all.

Q: Do you have all throttle point tuning?

A: Yes, we tune at all throttle positions, from idle to full.

Q: Will it remove the speed limiter?

A: Yes. In most cases, but not all, this is available.

Q: What type of warranty does Superchips carry?

A: All of our products come with a 30-day money back guarantee as well as a limited lifetime warranty on most.

Q: Can I have my Superchip reprogrammed for modifications that I make in the future?

A: Aftermarket headers, mass air meters, throttle bodies, fuel injectors, cams and bored & stroked motors all require custom programming of the computer in order to produce the big horsepower numbers you're expecting. Cold Air Intake filter kits and Cat-Back exhaust typically do not require custom programming and will work well with our basic performance programming. Superchips can custom program your vehicle to take advantage of the modifications you have. We can also provide custom programming for vehicles running on Nitrous! This is a special order situation.

Q: Can I stack a Superchips performance product on top of another performance enhancing chip or programmer?

A: NO! Superchips does not recommend the stacking of our product on top of any other performance enhancing chip, module or programmer. Superchips will not warrant or be liable for any damage caused by the stacking of our Superchips product on top of another performance enhancing chip or programmer.