diff between a chip and a programer?? - Ford Motor Forums

DubbedExpo · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2002, 02:21 AM

i am currnetly looking to buy either a diablo chip or a hypertech programer... what i want to know what is the difference between each on?? like the pros and cons?? price doesn't matter either!

HardLowrdRanger · #2 (**permalink**) 10-25-2002, 03:26 AM

Between those two? I'd take the programmer...

If you wanted to get a custom chip burned though, I do beleive the Programmer has a limit to what you can do and a custom programmed chip is BASICALLY limitless... But if you ever need to change something you'll have to take it in to get reburned... :thumbsup:

SCrew · #3 (**permalink**) 10-25-2002, 08:29 AM

A programmer is not the best at overall horsepower(usually benefits in high rpm), but is
more flexible. A programmer can be adjusted for tire size, gearing, rpm limits, shift rpm
and more. A chip can not be changed by the user.It would have to be re-burned with some
changes. A programmer takes a few minutes to plug in and play! Any major change and you
can alter it in a few minutes. If you're looking for the most horsepower and nothing else.......
go with a chip. Happy hunting!

Waldo0506 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-25-2002, 05:12 PM

for your purposed you want a Superchip

Baggedlightning · #5 (**permalink**) 12-20-2002, 11:16 AM

Don't forget that with a programmer you can change everything back to stock for warranty work. If they open up your computer they can tell if you have had a chip or not. (They are the dealer). If you still have a warranty, and don't plan on doing any big time racing I would go with a programmer. But if you have a bunch of mods done, than you would benefit from a custom chip better.

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