I have a Jet Chip on my 98 5.2 Kyle. I ran a 180 degree thermostat for
years, but in wintertime, the engine would not warm up enough to provide
heat on even 40 degree days, and it was worse when driving down an
interstate. I just recently put a stock 195 degree back in and gloriosky,
HEAT! I also run just plain old 87 octane in mine and have no problems. I
figure that when summer rolls back around, maybe I will just drop a 180
thermostat back in. I will do this if I have overheating issues, but now
that I am in the country, I rarely sit in traffic for long periods of time
like happened when I drove in Atlanta. I cannot say how your 4.7 will react
of course, but this is how my older 5.2 has responded. I still like my Jet
Chip and electric fan on regular gas. I DO add a can of Chevron Techron
fuel injector cleaner at each oil change, its just been a habit, maybe that
helps as well. I have about 163,000 miles on it now.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Kyle Kozubal
Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 7:59 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Jet Chip and Octane Ratings
I bought a Stage II Jet Chip for my truck. I got it for a really great deal
and wanted to try it out, especially since Superchip will not be making a
programmer for my '04 4.7L (and there is really nothing else out there for
my truck!).
The Stage II says:
"Stage 2-Designed for the performance enthusiast, the Stage 2 features more
aggressive programming to make the most horsepower and torque available.
Fuel and timing curves are extensively modified for peak performance and
drivability. Requires use of 91 octane fuel, 180 degree thermostat and free
flow exhaust. Also works well with aftermarket intake systems, mass air
sensors, TBI spacers, etc."
I understand having to run 91 octane, but what about the cans/bottles of
octane booster? Can I throw in a can of octane booster with 87 octane? Or
should I just run 91 octane?
Thanks for any and all info.
Kyle
'04 Dakota SLT Quad Cab
4WD 4.7L V8
K&N FIPK/Flowmaster 4 Series
Pro Comp Series 8089 17X8
Yoko Geolander AT+II
APC Clear Corners
Leer XL Cap
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