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Jul 17, 2004 | 03:44 PM

james holley

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Chip/Cam question

I have a TPIS stage 3 chip in my car. If I install a Lingenfelter 211 cam,must I change the chip?
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Jul 17, 2004 | 04:23 PM

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You won't HAVE to, unless you have noticeable idle problems and/or dead spots.

Jul 17, 2004 | 04:59 PM

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You should change it. It wont make optimum power if you dont.

Jul 17, 2004 | 05:01 PM

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You should change it. It wont make optimum power if you dont.

True, but you have to take into consideration the dollar/hp ratio. You might gain a few horsepower by re-doing the chip, but is that worth the cost of a new chip?

Jul 17, 2004 | 05:08 PM

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Yes its worth it, the cam is far enough from stock that it needs it. Level III chips are for cars with the free mods and other bolt-ons, not cam changes.

But I wouldnt spend $450 for another TPiS chip. I'd ask Ski to burn one, or somebody else.

Jul 17, 2004 | 05:12 PM

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Yeah, you're right, I was thinking Level III was cam. I DEFINITELY agree you shouldn't spend the money for another TPIS chip.

Jul 17, 2004 | 07:40 PM

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Thanks guys

Jul 19, 2004 | 03:00 PM

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if you bought that level 3 chip from tpis then they will upgrade yours to level 4 for $45... i would definately do it... for will run to lean and not idle well...