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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Default Performance Chips for an '82

Want to start some slight performance upgrades..Any thoughts on chips?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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ive seen some on ecklers
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by red673
Want to start some slight performance upgrades..Any thoughts on chips?
They only work upon WOT. In other words, 1% or less of all driving.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by FB007
They only work upon WOT. In other words, 1% or less of all driving.
That's not true with all chips. I use the Hypertek stage 1 and it works great. Engine is stronger, smoother and much more responsive at all pedal positions. Also the torque converter lock up is finally smoothed out and only locks up after 43mph. It was worth every penny IMHO....You can even hear a difference in exhaust tone as soon as you start it up
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I have to agree with hugie82. I installed the same chip in December 08 and I can't believe the differance it has made in my 1982 with 78,000 miles on it. Best money I've ever spent on this car!
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the only gain that i have heard from others is better torque converter lock up.
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by hugie82
I use the Hypertek stage 1 and it works great. :
Is it actually the Stage 1? I went to the hypertech site and I only see the Street Runner and the Thermo Master.
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