Performance chips
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Performance chips
I have read that "Performance Chips" are a waste of money in any vehicle. How can they make claims like these in the attached link?
http://www.gfchips.com/chevroletcorvette.aspx
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It is the advertiser's ad. I do not particularly believe customer claims on an ad. Many times they are employees. I was searching for forum members that have actual experience.
If this ad is true, why wouldn't we all get an easy 20 to 60hp and increased mpg with this product?
Just askin'.
If this ad is true, why wouldn't we all get an easy 20 to 60hp and increased mpg with this product?
Just askin'.
Last edited by POCOTOO; Jul 9, 2013 at 01:35 PM.
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POCOTOO ...
How about you buy that "Performance Chip" and report back here the results?
Back to back dyno or 1/4 mile ET / MPH results would even be better.
How about you buy that "Performance Chip" and report back here the results?
Back to back dyno or 1/4 mile ET / MPH results would even be better.
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BACK OFF GUYS - IT WAS A SIMPLE QUESTION.
Can you explain to me why you would "attack" someone for asking a simple question?
Turbo6TA
"How about you buy that "Performance Chip" and report back here the results?"
Why would anyone do that if there were many that have already tried it and could relay the results......
JimTN
"I'm sorry, is this the first instance of false advertising you've ever seen? "
I'm sorry I do not find this reply humorous, especially from a "forum Moderator...
Is there anyone on here that has had real experience with these kits?
pocotoo
Can you explain to me why you would "attack" someone for asking a simple question?
Turbo6TA
"How about you buy that "Performance Chip" and report back here the results?"
Why would anyone do that if there were many that have already tried it and could relay the results......
JimTN
"I'm sorry, is this the first instance of false advertising you've ever seen? "
I'm sorry I do not find this reply humorous, especially from a "forum Moderator...
Is there anyone on here that has had real experience with these kits?
pocotoo
Last edited by POCOTOO; Jul 9, 2013 at 01:56 PM.
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Back off guys - it was a simple question. Can you explain to me why you would "attack" someone for asking a simple question?
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turbo6ta:
"how about you buy that "performance chip" and report back here the results?"
why would anyone do that if there were many that have already tried it and could relay the results......
Pocotoo
And I say that because I don't think you will find one (1) person on this forum that has actually bought and installed this little 'chip' box.
Give it a try
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BACK OFF GUYS - IT WAS A SIMPLE QUESTION.
Can you explain to me why you would "attack" someone for asking a simple question?
Turbo6TA
"How about you buy that "Performance Chip" and report back here the results?"
Why would anyone do that if there were many that have already tried it and could relay the results......
JimTN
"I'm sorry, is this the first instance of false advertising you've ever seen? "
I'm sorry I do not find this reply humorous, especially from a "forum Moderator...
Is there anyone on here that has had real experience with these kits?
pocotoo
Can you explain to me why you would "attack" someone for asking a simple question?
Turbo6TA
"How about you buy that "Performance Chip" and report back here the results?"
Why would anyone do that if there were many that have already tried it and could relay the results......
JimTN
"I'm sorry, is this the first instance of false advertising you've ever seen? "
I'm sorry I do not find this reply humorous, especially from a "forum Moderator...
Is there anyone on here that has had real experience with these kits?
pocotoo
These are not optimized to your particular vehicle and any modifications you might have such as exhaust and cold air intakes, all of which will be different depending on many factors. You are always better off staying away from "chips" and spending the money on a quality custom Dyno Tune at a shop.
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Performance "CHIPS", while OK for some applications like Diesel Trucks or Turbo Charged Imports are not ideal for our vehicles. These are typically generic "canned" tunes based on a standard change to certain ECU parameters such as AFR and Timing.
These are not optimized to your particular vehicle and any modifications you might have such as exhaust and cold air intakes, all of which will be different depending on many factors. You are always better off staying away from "chips" and spending the money on a quality custom Dyno Tune at a shop.
These are not optimized to your particular vehicle and any modifications you might have such as exhaust and cold air intakes, all of which will be different depending on many factors. You are always better off staying away from "chips" and spending the money on a quality custom Dyno Tune at a shop.
Thanks again Beatit
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If you think about it ... if the person doing the tuning was pretty much clueless as to what he is doing, he could set the timing to the point of causing engine failure, or set the rev limiter to a point that the engine may self destruct from over-reving.
A poor tune can certainly have catastrophic results if not done properly, and GM has no control who is messing with the PCM / ECM.
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A good tune will not damage the engine, but GM has no control of who is doing the tuning, so they just void the powertrain warranty anytime they find out the tuning is altered.
If you think about it ... if the person doing the tuning was pretty much clueless as to what he is doing, he could set the timing to the point of causing engine failure, or set the rev limiter to a point that the engine may self destruct from over-reving.
A poor tune can certainly have catastrophic results if not done properly, and GM has no control who is messing with the PCM / ECM.
If you think about it ... if the person doing the tuning was pretty much clueless as to what he is doing, he could set the timing to the point of causing engine failure, or set the rev limiter to a point that the engine may self destruct from over-reving.
A poor tune can certainly have catastrophic results if not done properly, and GM has no control who is messing with the PCM / ECM.
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BACK OFF GUYS - IT WAS A SIMPLE QUESTION.
Can you explain to me why you would "attack" someone for asking a simple question?
Turbo6TA
"How about you buy that "Performance Chip" and report back here the results?"
Why would anyone do that if there were many that have already tried it and could relay the results......
JimTN
"I'm sorry, is this the first instance of false advertising you've ever seen? "
I'm sorry I do not find this reply humorous, especially from a "forum Moderator...
Is there anyone on here that has had real experience with these kits?
pocotoo
Can you explain to me why you would "attack" someone for asking a simple question?
Turbo6TA
"How about you buy that "Performance Chip" and report back here the results?"
Why would anyone do that if there were many that have already tried it and could relay the results......
JimTN
"I'm sorry, is this the first instance of false advertising you've ever seen? "
I'm sorry I do not find this reply humorous, especially from a "forum Moderator...
Is there anyone on here that has had real experience with these kits?
pocotoo
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It is the advertiser's ad. I do not particularly believe customer claims on an ad. Many times they are employees. I was searching for forum members that have actual experience.
If this ad is true, why wouldn't we all get an easy 20 to 60hp and increased mpg with this product?
Just askin'.
If this ad is true, why wouldn't we all get an easy 20 to 60hp and increased mpg with this product?
Just askin'.
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I'm hoping many others are seeing these childish, immature remarks.
I'm oughta this thread.......
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I have read that "Performance Chips" are a waste of money in any vehicle. How can they make claims like these in the attached link?
http://www.gfchips.com/chevroletcorvette.aspx
THX
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/imag...ies/crazy2.gif
http://www.gfchips.com/chevroletcorvette.aspx
THX
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/imag...ies/crazy2.gif
They can make any claims they want, I suppose. I'm not willing to risk my engine. If you do, please let us know the results.
Take this pill and lose 20 pounds! Only $19.99 for 10 of them! You see it all the time. Buyer beware.
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I've actually had experience with one of these kinds of "chips" in the past on my '99 cougar. Basically, it's just a resistor soldered to a couple of wires and put in a fancy box that you can mount in the engine bay. It connects to the IAT sensor in the airbox and is supposed to make the engine think you're sucking in cooler air.
So basically it's an overpriced fancy looking resistor that they charge $70 for. You can buy it for around $5.00 yourself in radio shack.
So basically it's an overpriced fancy looking resistor that they charge $70 for. You can buy it for around $5.00 yourself in radio shack.
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Ebay has these same chips for $10
as explained above its just a resistor that tricks the engine to think it sucks colder air, they are all the same resistors. my friend sells these, he gets them bulk from china and sells for $10, $20 to $60 all depends how fancy the box is.
i have put one on my girls 2000 chevy silverado just to see, as i got it for free. she says she can see increase in mileage like 1 to 2 mpg and thats about it.
as explained above its just a resistor that tricks the engine to think it sucks colder air, they are all the same resistors. my friend sells these, he gets them bulk from china and sells for $10, $20 to $60 all depends how fancy the box is.
i have put one on my girls 2000 chevy silverado just to see, as i got it for free. she says she can see increase in mileage like 1 to 2 mpg and thats about it.