Ultrapower upgrade update

[cartex1]

Recent upgrades on my just purchased 1999 f53 Newmar Dutch Star 34'V-10 29k miles
Items from Brazels
1) Ultrapower ecm specific chip
2) Ultrapower muffler
3) Banks ram air intake
4) Rear trac bar
5) Rear Firestone air bags
Not from Brazels
1) Banks trans command for 4r100
2) Banks 5" rolled stainless exhaust tip

Vehicle came with 4 recently replaced Bilstein shocks and front trac bar

First I installed a 5" Banks rolled stainless exhaust tip for the wow factor, Purchased from e-bay , over the top may be, but very impressive

Returned to shop and several boxes came in from Brazels, (Lightning fast shipping)
Did not expect until returning from next outing

Returned to exhaust shop and installed 3" Ultrapower stainless muffler, Great sound

Back at my shop I installed rear trac bar, rear air bags and due to belt noise on cold start up installed a new Goodyear Gatorback belt and changed oil with 5-30 Mobil 1 synthetic oil and a Motorcraft filter fl820-s

On first test drive back to Alpine RV for some minor promissed warranty repairs, vehicle with only the muffler replacement, power felt much improved, On a section of highway coming home from the dealer on the first trip home the coach had a serious handling concern "tail wagging the dog" that took almost 100' to stop the steering wheel and coach from rocking back and forth and with air bags and rear trac bar installed rocking was completely cured!!

I suspect 80% from rear trac bar alone

Next I installed Ultrapower chip and Banks trans command, again seat of the pants results but power and shift improvement are night and day

Last I installed Banks air box kit, and power improved and sound from intake is not to loud
(Note I could not wait for Brazels V-10 intake kit)

I just installed 6 new Goodyear 670rv tires and new gas filter and lubed wheel bearings with synthetic grease and lubed/cleaned sliders power flushed transmission and replaced fluid in parking brake unit

Will test all upgrades after trip next week to Pelican Point in Halfmoon Bay

[cartex1]

Recent upgrades on my just purchased 1999 f53 Newmar Dutch Star 34'V-10 29k miles
Items from Brazels
1) Ultrapower ecm specific chip
2) Ultrapower muffler
3) Banks ram air intake
4) Rear trac bar
5) Rear Firestone air bags
Not from Brazels
1) Banks trans command for 4r100
2) Banks 5" rolled stainless exhaust tip

Vehicle came with 4 recently replaced Bilstein shocks and front trac bar

First I installed a 5" Banks rolled stainless exhaust tip for the wow factor, Purchased from e-bay , over the top may be, but very impressive

Returned to shop and several boxes came in from Brazels, (Lightning fast shipping)
Did not expect until returning from next outing

Returned to exhaust shop and installed 3" Ultrapower stainless muffler, Great sound

Back at my shop I installed rear trac bar, rear air bags and due to belt noise on cold start up installed a new Goodyear Gatorback belt and changed oil with 5-30 Mobil 1 synthetic oil and a Motorcraft filter fl820-s

On first test drive back to Alpine RV for some minor promissed warranty repairs, vehicle with only the muffler replacement, power felt much improved, On a section of highway coming home from the dealer on the first trip home the coach had a serious handling concern "tail wagging the dog" that took almost 100' to stop the steering wheel and coach from rocking back and forth and with air bags and rear trac bar installed rocking was completely cured!!

I suspect 80% from rear trac bar alone

Next I installed Ultrapower chip and Banks trans command, again seat of the pants results but power and shift improvement are night and day

Last I installed Banks air box kit, and power improved and sound from intake is not to loud
(Note I could not wait for Brazels V-10 intake kit)

I just installed 6 new Goodyear 670rv tires and new gas filter and lubed wheel bearings with synthetic grease and lubed/cleaned sliders power flushed transmission and replaced fluid in parking brake unit

Will test all upgrades after trip next week to Pelican Point in Halfmoon Bay

[ISLAPP]

Let us know how the trip goes. Looks like you have done some serious things to the rig. I plan on having the chip put in at the Natl rally in July so interested in seeing what you think of it after your next trip. Thanks for the info.
Mike

[Brazels RV Performance]

Mike,

Get us your computer box code so we can have it ready to go.Should be three letters and a number IE(BTW2)If anybody else is planning to get an Ultrapower performance chip at the rally,try & get us that box code before hand,we want to have time to see Dollywood too!

[ISLAPP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Brazels RV Performance:
Mike,

Get us your computer box code so we can have it ready to go.Should be three letters and a number IE(BTW2)If anybody else is planning to get an Ultrapower performance chip at the rally,try & get us that box code before hand,we want to have time to see Dollywood too! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is the box located on the firewall or where?
Mike

[Brazels RV Performance]

It is usually located inside the coach,on the drivers side of the steering column.The ECM will be covered by a black box,remove the cover & the number will be on a sticker.

[Brazels RV Performance]

ISLAPP,
Any results on your Ultrapower chip yet???

[Retird2Golf]

Mike, I am interested in:

Ultrapower Chip
Ultrapower Muffler
Ultrapower cold air intake

I have just had a Banks Trans Command installed.

For A 2004 (2003 Ford F-53 Chassis) GulfStream
SunVoyager. Please advise as to what info you need.

Thanks and Best Regards, Clyde


"Ride it like a Ford"

[Brazels RV Performance]

Are you going to be in our area any time soon.

[Retird2Golf]

If you mean in the WA area Mike, No.

Maybe somewhere at a Rally within reach of Virginia until November, then it's OFF to FL.

"Ride it like a Ford"

[Retird2Golf]

Mike, If you mean the WA area, No.

I will have to find a Rally or ?? if possible.

Thanks for the reply. Best Regards, Clyde

"Ride it like a Ford"

[Brazels RV Performance]

How about Arizona?? Or we have a dealer in Pa. that could install for you.

[Retird2Golf]

OK, Mike, how about this .... can I
buy the Air Intake and the muffler now to have
installed locally. Then we can plan to get the
programing done at a later date at a Rally
or such?

"Ride it like a Ford"

[Brazels RV Performance]

Retired,
The Ford Cold air intakes are not ready yet,we have the mufflersin stock.We can burn the chip anytime.