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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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A half-friend of mine is boasting that he raise his Z06 HP to 490 HP from "chipping" his car. This sounds like BS to me.

How much HP gain can I realisticly expect ?
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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Total BS.
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Total BS.
Thanks, That's what I thought.

Do you know what HP gain can be achieved by re-programming the chip ?


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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 01:24 PM
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Total BS.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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Default Re: How much HP from a chip reprogram (jerome)

maybe if he had a ton of mods that were throwing off the engine programming. like cam/headers/intake/etc. and that would be flywheel power no way rear wheel. just depends on your mods. if it is a stock car maybe 10rwhp and that would be a LOT unless you have a few bolts ons...


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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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Default Re: How much HP from a chip reprogram (jerome)

Do you know what HP gain can be achieved by re-programming the chip ?
It depends on what his mods are and how far off his tuning is. If he is totally factory stock then anywhere from -5 HP to +12 HP is a reasonable guess. This question is pretty tough to answer.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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Default Re: How much HP from a chip reprogram (rbartick)

For a stock and lightly modified car, you can safely say, don't expect too much. Sounds like your friend is doing a little wishful thinking.
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