FW: Superchips and the '99 Dakota R/T

From: Jason Jennings (jason@spray-tech.com)
Date: Sun Jan 24 1999 - 20:03:09 EST


Hope this helps...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris [SMTP:tech@superchips.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 1999 1:13 PM
> To: Jason Jennings
> Subject: RE: Superchips and the '99 Dakota R/T
>
> Mods would include headers, cam, supercharger, etc. Pretty major
> stuff.
> Duals would not require custom programming. If you put on duals, the
> standard ICON program would work great with that.
>
> At 03:03 PM 1/4/99 -0500, you wrote:
> >hmm....ok so a routine scrub under the hood won't send the unit into
> la
> >la land. What would you consider serious mods., and what would you
> >consider a mod worth the $75???? I guess I am still trying to
> >understand the ICON and how it works with the trucks PCM. If I throw
> >the ICON under the hood in a stock situation, then 6 months later run
> >true duals. How does this mod effect the ICON install and at what
> mod
> >point would it need to be fine tuned??? Would it take a simple
> cat-back
> >exhaust and headers, or are we talking something like super charging
> and
> >stage one (or more) N2O (Nitrous) under the hood???
> >
> >
> >
> >Jason
> >1/4/99 2:50 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris [SMTP:tech@superchips.com]
> > Sent: Monday, January 04, 1999 12:34 PM
> > To: Jason Jennings
> > Subject: RE: Superchips and the '99 Dakota R/T
> >
> > We usually mount on the fender well area also. The ICON is
> >weather proof.
> > You shouldn't have any problems with that at all. Yes, the ICON
> >does look
> > like a stereo amplifier but, it's just a little bit larger than
> >a cigarette
> > box. The programmable is more for cars that are highly
> >modified. So the
> > buyer can more fine tune the timing program. Also, the
> >programmable unit
> > does help you for future mods also. The preprogrammed unit can
> >be sent back
> > to have it reprogrammed from us for $75.
> >
> > At 07:25 PM 12/30/98 -0500, you wrote:
> > >Where is the typical mounting area???? I would think near a
> >fender in
> > >the engine compartment? What about water....more like car
> >washing type
> > >of stuff with the hood up? I heard a rumor about the JET II
> >and water,
> > >malfunctioned until it dried???? Is the ICON a unit incased in
> >a heat
> > >sink type of setup??? I think, maybe if I'm not mistaken, I
> >saw a photo
> > >on the web page. It looked similar to something like a car
> >audio
> > >amp.... Thamks, and what is the advantage of the programmed
> >vs. the
> > >programmable??? Sounds as if the programmable will be suited
> >more for
> > >current mods and future mods????
> > >
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: Chris [SMTP:tech@superchips.com]
> > >> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 1:02 PM
> > >> To: Jason Jennings
> > >> Subject: RE: Superchips and the '99 Dakota R/T
> > >>
> > >> Upgrading the PCM will not happen anytime soon. At least 1
> >year, I
> > >> would think.
> > >> The ICON sells for $395 (preprogrammed) or $495 (programmable
> >by you).
> > >> Installation is pretty simple (about 1 hour).
> > >>
> > >> At 04:05 PM 12/29/98 -0500, you wrote:
> > >> >Hello. I wanted to know/hear/find more information on the
> >ICON or
> > >> >possibility of working with the existing PCM in my '99
> >R/T??????? I
> > >> >have read the entire web site, it was a start. I have
> >emailed the
> > >> sales
> > >> >department concerning pricing and information, no response.
> >I
> > >> realize I
> > >> >am jumped in during the holidays. When someone finds the
> >time, could
> > >> >you please relay your standard/nice/fat/Mac daddy info on
> >the ICON,
> > >> >please, please, please..... I am also curious to talk shop
> >about
> > >> >hacking the stock PCM, if this is possible..... Thanks a
> >million.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >Jason
> > >> >12/29/98 4:07 PM
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > -----Original Message-----
> > >> > From: Chris [SMTP:tech@superchips.com]
> > >> > Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 1998 5:04 PM
> > >> > To: Jason Jennings
> > >> > Subject: RE: Superchips and the '99 Dakota R/T
> > >> >
> > >> > Unfortunately, starting in 1996, the computers are no
> >longer
> > >> >able to be
> > >> > reprogrammed by us. We designed the ICON because of
> >this. It's
> > >> >possible
> > >> > that we will have a computer upgrade in the future but,
> >it will
> > >> >be at least
> > >> > 8-10 months.
> > >> >
> > >> > At 11:01 AM 12/16/98 -0500, you wrote:
> > >> > >Sorry, I did not look in the ICON section..... I was
> >under the
> > >> > >impression I would need a PCM replacement. I will run
> >through
> > >> >the ICON
> > >> > >section today. If I have any further question I will
> >email
> > >> >them.
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > >Jason
> > >> > >12/16/98 11:05 AM
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >> > > From: Chris [SMTP:tech@superchips.com]
> > >> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 1998 10:29 AM
> > >> > > To: Jason Jennings
> > >> > > Subject: Re: Superchips and the '99
> >Dakota R/T
> > >> > >
> > >> > > As of right now, we do not offer a computer
> >upgrade for
> > >> >the 99
> > >> > >Dakota's.
> > >> > > Unfortunately, it will be at least 8 months down
> >the
> > >> >road. One
> > >> > >of our
> > >> > > ICON's would work for your truck though. Did
> >you check
> > >> >out the
> > >> > >information
> > >> > > about it on our web site (www.superchips.com)?
> > >> > >
> > >> > > At 03:40 PM 12/15/98 -0500, you wrote:
> > >> > > >Hello,
> > >> > > > I have recently purchased the new and
> >exciting
> > >> >Dakota R/T.
> > >> > >A
> > >> > > >coworker referred me to Superchips, Inc. I am
> >looking
> > >> >to begin
> > >> > >my
> > >> > > >modifications for improving my quarter mile
> > >> >performance, and
> > >> > >over all
> > >> > > >road fun. If at all possible I would like to
> >request
> > >> >more
> > >> > >information
> > >> > > >on the PCM Superchips has to offer for the '99
> >Dakota
> > >> >R/T.
> > >> > >Thank you.
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > >Jason Jennings
> > >> > > >jason@searssiding.com
> > >> > > >12/15/98 3:41 PM
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