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new liberty owner...any performance programmers?

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new to Jeeps; 2011 Liberty Sport (KKJL74); I want to tweak the factory settings to increase horsepower, torque, and possibly fuel economy after I get the engine broke in...who makes a performance programmer? not interested in add-on chip or modules that alter the wiring harness; thanks
 
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The Jeep liberty is NOT a hot rod or high performance vehicle.... It is a rugged, mid size on/off road vehicle.
If you need bit more performance apart from the air filter, free flow exhaust etc... you can try theJet v force programmer:

 
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Jeep Flashpaq Performance Tuner

At Superchips, we don’t just get it, we live it. The Jeep Flashpaq (part no. 3875) is designed for how you use your 4x4 and packed with off-road specific features exclusive to Superchips. It is the number one tuning solution for Jeeps containing multiple street and trail proven tunes developed on the streets of Florida to the legendary trails of Moab, Utah.

TUNING

Industry leading Jeep tuning

91-Performance

87-Performance

Towing: Heavy Load Use

Mileage XS: Fuel Economy

CRAWL: High low-end torque off-road mode

All tunes work in 2WD, 4WD-HI & 4WD-LO

OFF ROAD FEATURES

Superchips exclusive CRAWL off-road tune

Tire size calibration of speedometer available on properly equipped Jeeps

Transfer case gear calibration on 2005 and newer Jeeps if properly equipped

Axle gear calibraton on 2005 and newer Jeeps if properly equipped

4WD-HI axle lock with auto-disengage safety feature

Tire Pressure Monitoring System threshold adjust

Real time idle control for running accessories

TRANSMISSION
Superchips Optimized transmission performance standard on all Jeeps

Wide Open Throttle shift points tuned on most Jeeps

Shift firmness optimized on all Jeeps

Advanced transmission tuning product available on newer Jeeps allowing for custom shift schedules, firmness and shift points

ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Rev limiter adjustable on 2005 and newer Jeeps

Speed limiter adjustable on all Jeeps

Throttle body relearn available on newer Jeeps

Spark advance settings available on older model Jeeps

Fan temperature on/off available on Jeeps with electronic fan control

Read & clear diagnostic trouble codes standard on all vehicles

NOTE: Features vary be year, make, model and engine. Search by vehicle in question to find out the details. All Superchips tuning products for gasoline-fuled vehicles are either covered under CARB Executive Order number or are in a pending state. All non-racing Superchips tuning products for diesel-fueled vehicles are on the CARB products in progress list pending CARB testing and approval.
 
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Jeep magazine did a comparison test on programmers for the Jeep 3.7L. The superchip performed the best:


The Superchips Flashpaq was also a quick install, taking 12 minutes from start to finish. In addition to more power and fuel economy, the Flashpaq allows you to alter multiple features important to off-roading, such as high-idle adjustment. It's the only unit in this test that allows you to watch acceleration runs and data from vehicle sensors in real time without purchasing anything additional. Shown in this photo are engine temperature, air-intake temperature, ignition timing, and throttle position. It was the fastest in our 0-60 mph testing, and we could feel the difference in this wide-open throttle test as well as daily driving.

Superchips Flashpaq
Superchips stands alone in this comparison by offering more power, an impressive list of features that are important to the off-roading communities, and the ability to view acceleration and vehicle data in real time. It's also the only programmer for the JK that offers five sets of calibration in addition to stock. That includes performance tunes for 87-, 91- and 93-octane fuel, towing, and Mileage XS (fuel economy calibration). Each tune is a unique calibration to maximize performance (and mileage) for the specific use. The calibrations also work well with most aftermarket cold-air intakes and free-flowing exhaust systems.

In addition to recalibrating the speedometer after tire or axle ratio changes, the Flashpaq allows you to lock Rubicon lockers in 4-Hi and raise the idle rpm for using air compressors, winching, or welding. The programmer includes an off-road Crawl tune that provides improved throttle response for more control in 4-Lo. The Flashpaq can be updated over the Internet.


Hypertech Max Energy
Hypertech focused on performance and drivability gains over the entire engine-operating range. Not only does the Hypertech tune provide more power at wide-open throttle, it also provides significant power increases at lower rpm levels, which translates into improved drivability and a feeling of better response during normal driving. For the JK application, the factory shift points at wide-open-throttle effectively use the engine power band, so these were left stock. The firmness was increased, however. The Max Energy works well with most performance hard parts such as cold-air intake systems and free-flowing exhausts, as well as on unmodified engines.
In addition to more power, the Max Energy lets you easily recalibrate the Jeep speedometer after making tire or gear ratio changes. You can also adjust the electric cooling fan on and off temperature.

The Max Energy plugs into the vehicle's diagnostic port under the dashboard with a supplied cable. The prompts are easy to follow, allowing you to choose from an 87- or 93-octane performance calibration, choosing tire size and gear ratio if you've changed them from stock, and deciding whether you want to adjust the cooling fan operating temperature. Another cable is also included to connect the Max Energy to your computer for programmer updates via the Internet.



Pro Comp Power Pro
The Power Pro is a lot like the Hypertech Max Energy. In fact, the tuning and features are identical, as they are provided by Hypertech. The case is a bit different, but the power gains, improved drivability, and features are the same.
The Power Pro is a natural addition if you're purchasing larger Pro Comp tires and a suspension system, making it easy to recalibrate the speedometer and increase the power and fuel economy.



Unichip Plug-n-play kit
The Unichip Plug-n-Play Kit is an in-line computer that is also unique in this power module comparison. Instead of creating a calibration that covers a variety of possible modifications, the Unichip team develops a specific tune for each aftermarket component and combination of components, therefore creating an optimized calibration for each vehicle. The company currently has 99 unique calibrations for the JK, specific for a broad number of other performance-parts upgrades and combinations of performance parts. In fact, Unichip is the engine-management solution provided when you purchase an Avenger Supercharger kit for JK. The Unichip program is the only one in this comparison that can be opened with a laptop computer, allowing the vehicle to be custom programmed in five map sets with three maps in each.

Unichip also offers an optional Flux power display. Using this you can monitor sensor data, read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, measure power, measure acceleration, have an immobilizer, and a valet mode. The Flux uses a Bluetooth wireless connection and works on your Windows-based smart phone (Windows Mobile 5 or 6).

Another unique feature of the Unichip is a switch that allows this in-line module to switch quickly between calibrations for both 87- and 93-octane fuel. Unlike a programmer that will take 15-30 minutes to change from a low-octane tune to one for high-octane, the Unichip is literally a flip of the switch and it's ready to go. For both calibrations, the Unichip computer maximizes fuel and ignition timing for optimum power.
 
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thanks; I'll keep these in mind, but the 2011 model year is NOT listed at Superchips site right now, so I'm gonna hold off and just stick with stock and check back later in the year; not sure if factory flash settings differ from previous years or if the 2011 is TOO NEW to be included in the reference chart;

right now I'm just working some of the 'new vehicle bugs' & it's back at the dealership (Zurich paint sealant/fabric protectant package; something etched the clearcoat on the hood; there's some staining on the headliner in the back of the vehicle, there's an intermittent rough shifting point in the transmission shifting pattern, and a scratch in the reflective material on the backside of the driver's side rearview mirror

I hope these aren't omens of what to expect over the life of the vehicle :(
 
#6 ·
I am interested in the superchips model,I like the feature to control the transmission shift points, disable the rev limiter and performance tunes for different grades of gas.

A cold air intake and free flow exhaust will help in performance.
 
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My search led me to this thread when searching for a programmer for my 3.7L Commander. According to SuperRliBerty's post, Superchips makes a programmer for the 3.7L. Which is odd because I had called Superchips on Thursday and was told there is no such thing...????.... Can anyone clarrify this?
 
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Dubtype, click on the website below, in the search, enter the commander and select engine size 3.7L, click search and nothing comes up.
http://www.superchips.com/Store.aspx

Superchips does not sell a programmer for the 3.7L.
 
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Absolutely! I am also looking into it. I want to be able to adjust the transmission shift points, top speed limiter adjust and turn on the fan at a lower temp and
 
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Ok, I spoke to Hypertech this morning for confirmation. Well, it will NOT work on the '06 3.7L. :nono: The one they are releasing soon will be for the '07-'10 3.7L models, WTF? Why leave the '06s out of the loop. They said that after the '07 release, they will eventually do one for the '06 models. Bunch of crap, I had my hopes up.

On a good note.....Their speedo calibrator does work for the '06-'10 models and will correct tire sizes up to 44"s and gear swaps up tp 3.70. Plus it's cheaper but does not add hp or torque.