Computer question w/Superram and heads
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From: Harrison OH
Computer question w/Superram and heads
Hi guys. This is my first post here. I've read quite a few previously. Here's my question. I've got just the basic mods done now (cat-back, K&N, etc) and I'm thinking of getting the Superram and base kit from LPE, along with Airflow Research's CNC ported heads, and a 52mm TB. The shop that I go to already called LPE, got the necessary info about the parts, and has given me an estimate. The shop's (and my) only question is this: I have the hypertech stage I chip in the vette now -- what will I have to do w/the chip to accomodate these mods (i.e., new chip, custom chip)??
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Re: Computer question w/Superram and heads (90Black on Black)
A custom chip will be your only option with the speed density. I would either go Ed Wright (fastchip.com) or Formato (fasterproms.com) My car would barely run after my modifications. I swapped in the chip and after a 100 or so miles she started to come around.
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Re: Computer question w/Superram and heads (90Black on Black)
Yeah, a custom chip is the only way to go to get it running correctly.
What about a cam change though? 219 or stock?
What about a cam change though? 219 or stock?
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Re: Computer question w/Superram and heads (90Black on Black)
Ditto on the custom Chip, also ditto on Ed Wright. He got everything but some minor spark advance settings right on my car without ever seeing it.
Second chip was returned withing four business days and the new program was perfect.
If you do go with an out of town programmer, EXPECT, that it'll take version 1 then an additional version to get everything in-line.
Second chip was returned withing four business days and the new program was perfect.
If you do go with an out of town programmer, EXPECT, that it'll take version 1 then an additional version to get everything in-line.
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Re: Computer question w/Superram and heads (RocketSled)
your also totally insane if you don't spring for a cam change while your this far in it, buy the accel 219 or a comp 218/224 grind. with your other mods that cam change should be worth nearly 50hp. the 219 also passes emissions for most people.
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From: Manhattan
Re: Computer question w/Superram and heads (90Black on Black)
and don't forget to recoup some money by selling your heads. they're a good casting and generally go for $400-$500. They always seem to sell quick in the parts for sale section here.
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Re: Computer question w/Superram and heads (90Black on Black)
I have a 1990 speed density too.
I put a ZZ9 cam in, AFR heads, and the super ram, had a chip burned, all that poopie.
my car runs perefectly fine with the stock chip. It is not configured correctly to the combo this way. The top end is a bit dead, but it drives just fine to the smog station, blows through emissions and drives back home.
I put a ZZ9 cam in, AFR heads, and the super ram, had a chip burned, all that poopie.
my car runs perefectly fine with the stock chip. It is not configured correctly to the combo this way. The top end is a bit dead, but it drives just fine to the smog station, blows through emissions and drives back home.