93 lt1 383 stroker-custom chip?
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Keller Texas
93 lt1 383 stroker-custom chip?
Just had 93 lt1 rebuild 383 stroker-shop guy says wont need new chip.
Stoke will work. Cars idles a little rough-lt4 hot cam, 1.6 rockers unported heads. Do I need a custom chip and who do you recommend.
Will this solve my idle problem or is this normal for stroker.
Thanks
Stoke will work. Cars idles a little rough-lt4 hot cam, 1.6 rockers unported heads. Do I need a custom chip and who do you recommend.
Will this solve my idle problem or is this normal for stroker.
Thanks
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: bakersfield cali
you are not going to fix the lopey idle, but a custom tune will definately make you car idle and run better. the custom chip is like the cherry on top of a bannana split, it's the last mod to make your combo work right.
talk to alvin at www.pcmforless.com
talk to alvin at www.pcmforless.com
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Manassas VA
I have a chip from pcmforless and it made a big difference in idle. Mine isnt even a 383, (see signature) Mine is not as smooth as a stock cam but it is now much improved over stock tune. I believe yours will be even better due to the additional cubic inches. By the way, IMHO you are leaving a lot of power on the table by not porting the heads.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Seattle Area WA
Cool retrofit!
As for the custom chip, it will definitely help and might yield even 20 more/less hp besides generally better overall driveability. That said, mail order chips are a shot in the dark. Find a tuner in your area (which is?) that does a dyno tune service. It can be twice the price of a mail tune, but then again mine cost 3x! the mail tune because the mail tune sucked and I had to then have it tuned right on a dyno with a wideband. I highly suggest talking to TJWong on the forum here. He is an awesome tuner and a really nice guy, he is located in Vancouver, WA if that is anywhere near you.
Good luck!
(And if you go mail order...you'll need it!!!)
As for the custom chip, it will definitely help and might yield even 20 more/less hp besides generally better overall driveability. That said, mail order chips are a shot in the dark. Find a tuner in your area (which is?) that does a dyno tune service. It can be twice the price of a mail tune, but then again mine cost 3x! the mail tune because the mail tune sucked and I had to then have it tuned right on a dyno with a wideband. I highly suggest talking to TJWong on the forum here. He is an awesome tuner and a really nice guy, he is located in Vancouver, WA if that is anywhere near you.
Good luck!
(And if you go mail order...you'll need it!!!)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Toronto ONTARIO
Definitely get a tune. No doubt the stock computer can run it the way it is but if you built a 383 i would assume you wouldn't want to leave hp, tq and better driveability on the table.
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Originally Posted by 66grandsport
Any one have pros/cons about this chip maker.
Le Mans Master
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From: Portland Oregon
Originally Posted by 66grandsport
Just had 93 lt1 rebuild 383 stroker-shop guy says wont need new chip.
Stoke will work. Cars idles a little rough-lt4 hot cam, 1.6 rockers unported heads. Do I need a custom chip and who do you recommend.
Will this solve my idle problem or is this normal for stroker.
Thanks
Stoke will work. Cars idles a little rough-lt4 hot cam, 1.6 rockers unported heads. Do I need a custom chip and who do you recommend.
Will this solve my idle problem or is this normal for stroker.
Thanks
