What chip to use?
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From: cameron mo
What chip to use?
87 L-98 10:1 CR AFR heads tpis top low end cam
700R4 307 rear
looks like hypertech thermomaster or pcmforless.
looking for best mid range torque and mpg
do not go to drag strip
all suggestions appreciated
thanks
700R4 307 rear
looks like hypertech thermomaster or pcmforless.
looking for best mid range torque and mpg
do not go to drag strip
all suggestions appreciated
thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 6,519
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From: Windermere FL
STOP!
Do not waste your $ on buying a chip off the Internet!
I have replaced my chip so many times I think I could have paid for a new engine! Instead, search the Tuning section for the keyword Ostrich. This should get you started.
You basically need:
A Laptop
Some tuning software - like TunerCat and there are many others to select from
A bin file for your ECM
An Ostrich from Moates.
It might be really helpful to have a wide band O2 sensor.
The Ostrich takes the place of the daughter board that the chip makers will send you. You basically plug your lap top into the Ostrich and then you can change the settings on the fly. You can leave the Ostrich in permanently, or if you want to buy a chip burner, use it to down load to your chips. But really not necessary to burn chips anymore.
I am going to check around town and see if any of the auto parts stores or tool rental places rent a wide band sensor for a reasonable fee.
I am waiting for my setup right now. For less than the cost of a single Dyno tune you can do it yourself forever!
Do not waste your $ on buying a chip off the Internet!
I have replaced my chip so many times I think I could have paid for a new engine! Instead, search the Tuning section for the keyword Ostrich. This should get you started.
You basically need:
A Laptop
Some tuning software - like TunerCat and there are many others to select from
A bin file for your ECM
An Ostrich from Moates.
It might be really helpful to have a wide band O2 sensor.
The Ostrich takes the place of the daughter board that the chip makers will send you. You basically plug your lap top into the Ostrich and then you can change the settings on the fly. You can leave the Ostrich in permanently, or if you want to buy a chip burner, use it to down load to your chips. But really not necessary to burn chips anymore.
I am going to check around town and see if any of the auto parts stores or tool rental places rent a wide band sensor for a reasonable fee.
I am waiting for my setup right now. For less than the cost of a single Dyno tune you can do it yourself forever!
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Joined: Jun 2001
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From: St Marys PA
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