Key Changes to a Custom Chip
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Key Changes to a Custom Chip
I was getting broken Memcal and ECM codes on my 87, as such I decided to change both even though it is probably just the Memcal. But I am going to program my own chip for the Memcal. I was wondering what I should change on the tune to get better performance. I realize this will depend on my car and I will slowly tune it from the stock bin.
But I was wondering if there is anything that shouldbe changed. I noticed many people lower the fan temp to kick them on earlier, this seems like a good idea to me. Are there any other key settings I should alter to help the engine.
Also what are the environment setting I can turn off? The car is now historic so no more sniffer tests for her.
I searched this as best as I could, but if I missed anything please put links on here so I can read as much as I can.
Thanks!
But I was wondering if there is anything that shouldbe changed. I noticed many people lower the fan temp to kick them on earlier, this seems like a good idea to me. Are there any other key settings I should alter to help the engine.
Also what are the environment setting I can turn off? The car is now historic so no more sniffer tests for her.
I searched this as best as I could, but if I missed anything please put links on here so I can read as much as I can.
Thanks!
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From: Database Error Indiana
You can disable the EGR in the chip but its not costing you any power functioning. Smog pump can be deleted too but not any big gains there either. I kept that stuff working until I did the Miniram. At the time there was no way to use an EGR with the Mini.
Last edited by JackDidley; Apr 23, 2012 at 03:07 PM.
