Performance Chips
Team Owner
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From: Athens AL
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Re: Performance Chips (lar66BB)
Not worth the money you pay for them, unless youve heavily modded the motor (cam, heads, intake).
If you can get someone to make you one cheap, go for it.
If youve modded the motor, then Ed Wright at Fastchip.com
If you can get someone to make you one cheap, go for it.
If youve modded the motor, then Ed Wright at Fastchip.com
Race Director
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From: Vancouver,Wa.
Re: Performance Chips (lar66BB)
If you mod your engine you will need a after market chip. There are guys here on the forum that will charge you way less then the big boys. Ski-down-it is one sof the guy that will make one for you. :cheers:
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Le Mans Master
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From: Amateur driver on open course.
Re: Performance Chips (vader86)
Not worth the money you pay for them, unless youve heavily modded the motor (cam, heads, intake).
Pro
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From: the corner of walk and dont walk
Re: Performance Chips (corvette0096)
I have not ordered mine yet, but I'm leaning towards having ski-down-it burn one for me. His name is Jesse, and he seems to be very willing to work with someone if they want to tune and test their setups. It never hurts to talk to people about their service, so drop Jesse a line. I think he will be very helpful for you. :cheers:
Safety Car
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From: Pinellas Florida Misfit
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Re: Performance Chips (sinistervette)
I wouldn't give Ed Wright any of my cash... not when Bryan at http://www.PCMforless.com does the same thing for 1/2 the price... and yes, I've tried both of them in my car.
Team Owner
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From: Phila., PA burbs
Re: Performance Chips (lar66BB)
I'd stick with the stock chip unless your engine mods require a custom one. I tried a Jet stage II chip and it did nothing for my 1/4 mile times. Needless to say, I'm running the stocker again now :yesnod:
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Burning Brakes
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From: Camden SC
Re: Performance Chips (TA)
General comment.
Stock mapping tables were developed balancing performance, driveability, fuel economy, reliability, emissions. With no other changes to air flow, (ie heads and cam) you could see some performance gains in certain areas. Depends on where the chip makes the changes.
With no dyno time, (also expensive) lots of variables.
Chip tuning MAY well gain some performance, but how does this change other factors.
I would save my money for a really good scanner. BUT, scanners don't make the car go faster.
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Stock mapping tables were developed balancing performance, driveability, fuel economy, reliability, emissions. With no other changes to air flow, (ie heads and cam) you could see some performance gains in certain areas. Depends on where the chip makes the changes.
With no dyno time, (also expensive) lots of variables.
Chip tuning MAY well gain some performance, but how does this change other factors.
I would save my money for a really good scanner. BUT, scanners don't make the car go faster.
dlmeyers 90 coupe zf6 3 speed shocks
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: loughborough Leics ENGLAND
Re: Performance Chips (lar66BB)
Ed has done 2 for me. i have been very happy with them, but i have not tried any others so cannot compare 1 supplier to another :rolleyes:
They do seem expensive but i guess you are paying for his experience
I would like to learn how to burn my own :yesnod: Thats my new years resolution, along with running 12.5 or better :lol:
They do seem expensive but i guess you are paying for his experience
I would like to learn how to burn my own :yesnod: Thats my new years resolution, along with running 12.5 or better :lol:
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: South River, NJ
C6 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
Re: Performance Chips (BLUE ONE)
Depends on the chip.
My Hypertech yielded a gain of 0.00 seconds and 0.0mph in the 1/4 mile over the stock chip. Yes, you read that correctly, NO GAIN.
Chips made custom by someone like Ed Wright is a whole different ball game.
The best way to go is to spend the money on PROM burning equipment and learn how to make your own. The cost of all the equipment you need wil be less than one aftermarket chip. This means you can have an infinite amount of chips burned for less than the price of one aftermarket chip.
My Hypertech yielded a gain of 0.00 seconds and 0.0mph in the 1/4 mile over the stock chip. Yes, you read that correctly, NO GAIN.
Chips made custom by someone like Ed Wright is a whole different ball game.
The best way to go is to spend the money on PROM burning equipment and learn how to make your own. The cost of all the equipment you need wil be less than one aftermarket chip. This means you can have an infinite amount of chips burned for less than the price of one aftermarket chip.
Race Director
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From: Indianapolis IN
Re: Performance Chips (BLUE ONE)
Craig Marchio made a chip for my 85 with the only mods being a ported MAF, Cat Back, cut lid, hei /accell coil, better Taylor plug wires, gutted cat and it offered noticeably better performance, NO pinging, anda much nicer/stronger acceleration etc .
Also I had a Hypertech chip in before that and it was a PITA, BTW I have that chip for sell cheap!
:D
Also I had a Hypertech chip in before that and it was a PITA, BTW I have that chip for sell cheap!
:D
Le Mans Master
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Re: Performance Chips (ld85)
Bought my own gear and will be doing it myself. Might as well, since I do all the other work to it too. Hotcam and P/P heads will be done if Feb/Mar timeframe, so I'll be needing some chips then. I am running a copy of my stock chip now that I burned myself, so the process works. Time to do the tweaking and learn to burn.
