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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Hello.I have a friend who brought a gforce chip for his c4 and it took such a long time to come so he call and they ship him another one but a week later the first one came in the mail.I guess it was lost.But he gave me the extra one about 3 months ago and I never put it in.Maybe I'm just not convince as he is with the chip.So I wanted more opinions since it was free is it worth a try.It's for a 85 vette.Thanks
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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The only thing these chips are good for is turning the fans on sooner.
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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It was free. You've got it. Give it a try and see. If you don't like it, take it out.

I tried an SLP chip on my '87 about 20 years ago. It did make some difference in improving driveability while I had a couple minor mods, but I didn't really notice any increase in power.
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A good tuner and 85 chip programmer is Jim Formato in FL. I have a chip from him and I am very satisfied. You must give him all info about the engine mods, transmission etc.
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Originally Posted by jan-erik
A good tuner and 85 chip programmer is Jim Formato in FL. I have a chip from him and I am very satisfied. You must give him all info about the engine mods, transmission etc.
Jim is dead, IIRC. I believe it is Jeremy and his wife Eileen. Thought they split up and do their own thing now. Not sure.
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