Anyone installed a Jet Stage 2 performance chip?
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Anyone installed a Jet Stage 2 performance chip?
I'm thinking of installing the Jet Stage 2 for Manual transmissions. I. Wondering if anyone has used one and if they'd recommend it? Being a stage 2 I wouldn't install it until I've put in a K+N cold air, a 180deg. Thermostat and a magna flow cat back...
Thoughts? Thanks for any advise!
Thoughts? Thanks for any advise!
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From: Phila., PA burbs
Years ago when my car was relatively stock I bought a stage 2 Jet chip and took the car to the track. I did back to back tests with the stock chip vs the Jet chip. The car was about .15 seconds quicker with the stock chip. I promptly sold the Jet chip on Ebay. 
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"CFI-EFI" ran the same test with similar results; his car went faster w/the factory chip.
Drifting
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From: Reno Nevada
Hypertech, or Jet really don't do much other than lower fan temps. Factory chips can vary, and some years, or BCC (broadcast codes) are better than others. IE: An 87, 88 ABTR can benefit from stealing the more aggressive spark map from the 89 APYP. Using a 85 L98 Corvette in a 87 L98 Camaro makes a world of difference.
Finding a reputable tuner who cares and will stand behind what they do is worth their weight in gold. Without knowing what you have anything else is speculation. Like others, I tried a handheld tuner for a 2000 SS Camaro and it made no difference, so I sold it.
Finding a reputable tuner who cares and will stand behind what they do is worth their weight in gold. Without knowing what you have anything else is speculation. Like others, I tried a handheld tuner for a 2000 SS Camaro and it made no difference, so I sold it.
