ECM Modification By FeatherFoots Friend

[Baxman]

$350 for +30 HP is a bargain! Keep in mind that if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. We were promised +49HP with the supercharger. I didn't dyno my pre-S/C'd VX, but after the installation it dyno'd 187 rear wheel HP, much to my disappointment.

Talk is cheap. Show me the dyno results, and I'll show you the $350.

Rick

[BigMeatVX]

count me in if you can change the rev limiter....(not just the top speed limiter)

Also, I am in the process of installing a ECU computer out of a manual tranny trooper 3.5.....will it work with my new computer???


P.S. Featherfoot, Has the supercharger ever been installed on a manual trannied Trooper or Rodeo? Any computer related issuses?

Thanks


Allan
99 VX on 36"s

[Joe_Black]

I'm interested if the 4-mode switchable is possible and there's good rear-wheel dyno data to support it. I've seen that mod for other domestic trucks, so it's do-able with a GM ECM.

I'm still on the fence about an S/C.

[WyrreJ]

I'd like to see an N-way programmer too, and I'd like to see at least one program specifically tuned for an engine with the SC.

[Green Dragon]

The question I have is will both the OEM fuel pressure regulator & Injectors handle the increased fuel flow required, especially on a supercharged engine.

Dragon Bob;eekg;

[Zu4two]

Bob poses a good question; will the stock fuel system components be up to the increased performance?

My question is will the automatic transmission be able to handle the extra HP and torque? Just how far can we push the poor slushbox before it breaks?

And then there's the warranty issue. I know there are owners on the board that don't want to install an aftermarket air filter on their VX for fear of it messing up their warranty. What do you think the dealer is going to say about reprogramming the engine computer?

All that said and done, put my name down on the "interested" list.

[Dallas4u]

Originally posted by Zu4two
And then there's the warranty issue. I know there are owners on the board that don't want to install an aftermarket air filter on their VX for fear of it messing up their warranty. What do you think the dealer is going to say about reprogramming the engine computer?

Well, those people aren't going to put the air filter on, so they probably wouldn't think about doing this either. I'd say, if you are still in warranty, don't even think about it.

[vx69]

I have an SC and I am deffinatly want in as long as we know it works. My VX is a daily driver, so I can not have it down for to long. But This sounds Great!

[Hotsauce]

Featherfoot:

I would want an explination of yoour earlier claims that the supercharger was covered under factory warranty before I would believe your claims, or consider sending even more money your direction.

Many of us are still quite upset over this.

John C.

[FeatherFoot]

Originally posted by Hotsauce
Featherfoot:

I would want an explination of yoour earlier claims that the supercharger was covered under factory warranty. Many of us are still quite upset over this.

John C.

I'm a little perplexed about that myself. I was in the meeting between Alpine and Isuzu where this was discussed favorably. I was told to post the possibility in this forum and on the internet. I said I would when it became a fact and was told to post it immediatly. I did then Isuzu recanted their position and I started rasing hell about getting some sort of warranty. That's the reason there was the purchasable warranty offered.

I berated that so much that I was terminated on the 3rd of January this year and haven't been gainfully employed since.

Now I'm being blamed for you not having a warranty.

Thanks.

FF

[Hotsauce]

I am blaming the messenger for the message, yes.

You did post that you had a letter from Isuzu that the SC would not affect factory warranty, even for self installation. This was the key point that pushed many of us over the edge to make a purchase.

Purchasable warranty was never offered. Some warranty was offered to later purchasers, but I was told that because of the date of my installation that it could not apply to me.

Who is responsable for the statements you posted? Are you?, Or are they legally responsable because you were acting as their agent?

If what you say is true, it looks like you tried to go to bat for us, but the result still is that we do not have what we believed we were purchasing, a factory approved product.

Strange that the posts relating to warranty of the SC have been deleted. Several members have those posts saved to disk though.

John C.

[johnnyapollo]

Hey FeatherFoot,

I figured it was something like that, from what you've said in previous posts. I think you've done nothing but look out for us VX folks and I'm glad you gave us an explanation. I for one applaud your efforts and appreciate your attempts at promoting mods that actually improve the performance of the Isuzu 3.5L motor.

Now if I can only just get off my ***** and actually install the SC I've owned since last December.

-- Best, John

[Moncha]

ALL members of this forum have the express right to recant or modify their own and no one else's postings. I'm glad for those that did keep your own back-up of the original SC thread as I do not and am not resposible to keep back-ups of specific nature. I do however, make regular, incremental back-ups of the entire site and if something changes, so does the back-up. I recommend to never use a posting that is made here or any forum as gospel. It's way too easy for the powers to be to change their minds. Get it in true writing, straight from the horses mouth. In some cases, that doesn't help either.
To keep this new subject on track let's keep the postings to the topic at hand, that's why I separated it in the first place. Please, make a separate thread to continue the discussion of the SC issue but, remember to keep it civil and if it can't be done, then take it off line. Thanks

[FeatherFoot]

Some of the posts were directed and some were made by others.

I still have legalities pending and can say no more.


Do a search for posts by Alpine supercharger guy and see what turns up.

I've spent a lot of money on products because of false claims and vowed I would not do that.


FF

[Cyrk]

So FF what's the next step to trying to get a chip made?

Would love to get some more out of the VX if it is possible.

-Dave