Is FastChip worth it.
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Is FastChip worth it.
I just got a stage 2 FastChip, however I didn't realize it was a piggyback unit. How does an Ed Wright FastChip compare to a Hypertech? DOes it do anything more than timing? Does it change convert. lockup, etc? Anyfeed back would help.
Lgaff
90 coupe
1.6rockers, Airfoil, Ported Plenum..intake, runners, TB bypass, Open Lid
K&N, Underdrive Pulleys, AFPR.
Lgaff
90 coupe
1.6rockers, Airfoil, Ported Plenum..intake, runners, TB bypass, Open Lid
K&N, Underdrive Pulleys, AFPR.
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Re: Is FastChip worth it. (lgaff)
all the hypercrap does is turn your fans on earlier. anything made by Ed is better than that, his are designed to go with whatever mods you tell him.
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Re: Is FastChip worth it. (lgaff)
I have basically the same car as you with Stage II Fastchip. Mine is a 6 speed though. I only have my SOTP dyno so i won't make any statements to get laughed at. :rolleyes: However I can definitley say the car is more of a pleasure to drive. It just seems more fun and easier to drive. I would buy it again for sure. Talk to Ed or send him an e-mail. He is a very good guy to do business with.
Aloha,
Larry
Aloha,
Larry
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Re: Is FastChip worth it. (Larry Mackey)
I have basically the same car as you with Stage II Fastchip. Mine is a 6 speed though. I only have my SOTP dyno so i won't make any statements to get laughed at. :rolleyes: However I can definitley say the car is more of a pleasure to drive. It just seems more fun and easier to drive. I would buy it again for sure. Talk to Ed or send him an e-mail. He is a very good guy to do business with.
Aloha,
Larry
Aloha,
Larry
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Re: Is FastChip worth it. (lgaff)
I just got a stage 2 FastChip, however I didn't realize it was a piggyback unit. How does an Ed Wright FastChip compare to a Hypertech? DOes it do anything more than timing? Does it change convert. lockup, etc? Anyfeed back would help.
Lgaff
90 coupe
1.6rockers, Airfoil, Ported Plenum..intake, runners, TB bypass, Open Lid
K&N, Underdrive Pulleys, AFPR.
Lgaff
90 coupe
1.6rockers, Airfoil, Ported Plenum..intake, runners, TB bypass, Open Lid
K&N, Underdrive Pulleys, AFPR.
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Re: Is FastChip worth it. (Larry Mackey)
Larry did you notice any difference with the 1.6 rocker arms? Did you have to change your guide plates and push rods? Was it worth the money? I have been thinking about this upgrade myself and also have a 91-L98
Thanks
Thanks
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Re: Is FastChip worth it. (cshuman)
I used the Crane Gold because they were self aligning. I do not race, just like nice toys :) I think I felt a difference but the SOTP dyno may be influenced by the $300 less in the wallet :rolleyes: I do know that all of the small things I have done has definitely made a noticable diffrfence over completely 100%stock when I bought it. It had 28,000 miles when I bought it three years ago and now has 35,000.
Aloha,
Larry
Aloha,
Larry
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Re: Is FastChip worth it. (cshuman)
Larry did you notice any difference with the 1.6 rocker arms? Did you have to change your guide plates and push rods? Was it worth the money? I have been thinking about this upgrade myself and also have a 91-L98
Thanks
Thanks
With STOCK rockers my best ET was 12.48 @108.xx mph
The "ONLY" change I did was to add the 1.6 RR (GM) & LT4 valve springs.. 1st run I went 12.28 @ 110 MPH in the exact same weather...
Just the 1.6 RR got me .2 FULL tenths.. in drag racing that is a "hellova lot"
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Re: Is FastChip worth it. (Red96Coupe)
I CAN give you EXACT # on what the 1.6 RR will do....as I put all of my runs & weather data in my weather station..
With STOCK rockers my best ET was 12.48 @108.xx mph
The "ONLY" change I did was to add the 1.6 RR (GM) & LT4 valve springs.. 1st run I went 12.28 @ 110 MPH in the exact same weather...
Just the 1.6 RR got me .2 FULL tenths.. in drag racing that is a "hellova lot"
With STOCK rockers my best ET was 12.48 @108.xx mph
The "ONLY" change I did was to add the 1.6 RR (GM) & LT4 valve springs.. 1st run I went 12.28 @ 110 MPH in the exact same weather...
Just the 1.6 RR got me .2 FULL tenths.. in drag racing that is a "hellova lot"
Red96Coupe. I have been copying your setup since day one, Well I guess the RR's and springs will go in next week.
Also I have purchased the NX 150( I will only do 100 shot) so then I am finished.
I always wanted a 98 viper. sorry guys but I will keep the old vette. I just need a head snapper and the Viper does that better than my 92 vert.
