Computer performance chips
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From: Woodbury MN
Computer performance chips
Hi, thanks to those who provided excellent advise on wheel adaptor torques specs. I have an '85 coupe with a stock 350. I am considering getting a Chevrolet Corvette Performance Chip - Model # ACD-178 from auto chips direct. Has anyone had experience with performance chips? Is this a good company? Do performance chips really do what the manufacture claims? I would appreciate any advice. Thanks, JFC
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Longmont Co
Custom designed chips are needed to extract the best performance after heavy modifications to your car and/or engine. Off the shelf chips will not add any performance to a stock C4.
Except, of course, as the joke goes, you will be faster because your wallet will be lighter.
Except, of course, as the joke goes, you will be faster because your wallet will be lighter.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Houston Texas
Custom designed chips are needed to extract the best performance after heavy modifications to your car and/or engine. Off the shelf chips will not add any performance to a stock C4.
Except, of course, as the joke goes, you will be faster because your wallet will be lighter.
Except, of course, as the joke goes, you will be faster because your wallet will be lighter.
Get a custom tune.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Dublin CA
Forget the chip on a stock 85. Your computer will handle many modifications without having to change the chip. This includes intake, exhaust and heads. Once you start to play and change the cam, chance are that you will need a custom chip. Save your money. The 85 respond very well to exhaust modifications. Start there.
Interested in other modifications....read Vader86's (Forum member) web site......wealth of information for you there.
Interested in other modifications....read Vader86's (Forum member) web site......wealth of information for you there.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Dallas Texas
Forget the chip on a stock 85. Your computer will handle many modifications without having to change the chip. This includes intake, exhaust and heads. Once you start to play and change the cam, chance are that you will need a custom chip. Save your money. The 85 respond very well to exhaust modifications. Start there.
Interested in other modifications....read Vader86's (Forum member) web site......wealth of information for you there.
Interested in other modifications....read Vader86's (Forum member) web site......wealth of information for you there.
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