If you are getting the supercharger as a kit it will come with a chip, and timing will already be backed off. If you are a hardcore do it yourselfer, I don't reccomend the programmers. At least not alone. They do not allow enough adjustment to deal with a power adder. The SCT programmer along with its pro racer package will allow you control over everything you need but it is pricey. And you will also need a wideband o2 sensor. The tweecer tuning package will allow you to tune like the pro racer package, bu is harder to use. Expect to spend $900 to $1200 to be alble to do your own tuning, otherwise, you'll have to depend on the chip that comes with the supercharger, or you will have to get a dyno tune.