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SCT Chip/Flasher FAQ's
There are a lot of questions out there about these chips and this is the place to find the answers. We will update this area as more questions are asked.
If you have a question that is not addressed here, feel free to email your questions to sales @ FSWERKS.com.
Where can I find my ECU Module Number?
(See instructions on the left) You must open your glove box, squeeze it inward past the rubber stoppers, then swing it downward. The ECU module is the silver box to the bottom right with a bar code label near where the wire connections are located. Within that is a series of digits...your looking for three letters and one number, JFA8 for example. This is also located on the door jam near the hinges, but is not always the correct code, please refer to the code on your actual ECU unit.
How do I find out if a FSWERKS/SCT chip/flasher is available for my car?
Simply add the chip to your cart, and it will have a list of available codes.
My ECU Module Number is not listed. How can I order a chip/flasher?
We are always working on new codes. You can call us to see if we can get your code, or if your local to us we may able to use your car to make a program for you.
What will a FSWERKS/SCT chip/flasher do for my Focus?
The goal is to give you horsepower, torque, and control over many parameters, such is idle, rev limit, speed governor, etc. With the FS/SCT chip you have the power to control your car's computer like never before.
Don't I need to bring my Focus to your shop in order for the programming on a chip/flasher to be any good?
Not necessarily. FSWERKS spends countless hours each month testing on our in-house Dynojet. This means we know what works and what doesn't. We know what to do and what not to do. It takes a lot of time to learn the limits of the Focus and that is something that we know very well because of our testing. Of course, there are scenarios where having the car in your presence is preferred, but 98% of Focus owners do not fall under that statistic.
What options do I have with the FSWERKS/SCT chip/flasher?
Currently, we are offering the following options:
- Aggressive ignition timing for race gas
- Aggressive shifting at wide-open throttle (Auto Trans Only)
- Alternator disabled at wide-open throttle
- Anti-Theft mode
- Custom idle
- Custom rev limit
- Custom shift light setting at wide-open throttle
- Early fan activation
- EGR system disabled
- Increased fuel pressure
- OEM (stock) mode
- No ignition timing for low octane gas
- Rear oxygen sensor disabled for race header
- Valet mode* - 30mph Max
* Chip version only
What does each option do?
An explanation for each option can be found HERE
How much better can your FS/SCT chips really be compared to the regular off the shelf chips?
A good amount better. Here is a great comparison dyno chart. CLICK ME. Note that the only change was the chip tuning, everything else stayed the same on the test Focus. [Top of Page]
I have a different MAF, will you make a program for it?
We don't like aftermarket MAFs. They are not needed for most applications and they usually have a good amount of voltage fluctuation, which can cause issues with tuning. They also don't work correctly half of the time. We don't recommend them usually. Concerning other Ford MAFs, we can make them work IF you can supply the flow sheet. If you don't have the flow sheet, we can still do it, but you'll need to give us all of the information concerning the car that the OEM MAF was intended for. It should be noted again, however, the Focus MAF works great for most people. And just because a company makes an aftermarket MAF, doesn't mean it's good or even needed. [Top of Page]
Can you create a nitrous program for me?
Yes, we can. We do ask, however, that you call us to order a chip with nitrous in mind. We need to gather all the necessary data so the best possible program is created based around your kit and intended shot(s). [Top of Page]
Can I trade in my old Diablo or Superchip for credit towards one of your FSWERKS/SCT chips?
This has been discussed and we'd like to offer some type of trade in credit, but currently this is not an option. If and when we can offer this type of incentive, we'll be sure to let everyone know about it. [Top of Page]
If I purchase a chip with only the standard performance program, can I send the chip in later to be reprogrammed or have a program added? And what would be the cost for each additional program?
If you have a RED FS/SCT chip, you can't add any additional programs. If you have a GREEN FS/SCT chip, you can add up to three additional programs at $25 each. The reason for this is when we first started with SCT the multiple program chips were not available, but now we only sell the GREEN FS/SCT chips, so they can easily be upgraded with multiple programs at any time. [Top of Page]
I have an old BLUE Superchip. Can you reprogram it for me with a FSWERKS file?
I wish we could, but we can't. The old style BLUE Superchips can't handle the larger files that we create for use with the FS/SCT chips. [Top of Page]
I want to dyno my car with your FSWERKS/SCT chip. Is there anything I should know before I do this?
Yes. Most dyno operators want to dyno test in 4th gear due to the gearing being closest to 1:1. However, this is not a good idea in regards to the Focus for a couple of reasons. First, in fourth gear on the Focus you'll be doing about 120 MPH. If you want to do a comparison with stock versus our chip, in stock mode your Focus will hit the rev limiter at 108 MPH. This is well before your redline, obviously. Second, we tune for MAXIMUM POWER. If you try to run one of our programs in fourth gear you may experience detonation. This is because most dyno facilities have a 30-40 MPH fan that they use when testing. Now factor in that you are doing over 110 MPH on the dyno and it's easy to see it's not a good idea to dyno in fourth. Insufficient cooling will always work against you and cause problems. We recommend dyno testing in third gear. This will ensure an accurate back to back comparison, without hitting rev limiters or having to worry about possible detonation. It's also very important to give ample and consistant cool down periods between runs. FSWERKS will usually make six runs for each setting to be certain of the data. [Top of Page]
