Drivers: Have you "chipped" your engine?
Borrowed from a 4x4 forum - interesting - first I've heard of the term 'chipping' an engine. Confirms the fact that I'm slowly becoming an automotive dinosnore![:(]
Drivers: Have you "chipped" your engine?
Have you "chipped" your car or truck engine? What kind of chip did you use (Jet Performance, etc.), did you notice an increase in power, and/or mileage?
Would you do it again?
The reason I am asking is that I just put on a Stage 2 Jet Performance chip on my PT Cruiser Turbo. Stock HP is supposed to be around 230 - and this chip is supposed to give it 12 to 16 more. I noticed an increase when I put on my Flowmaster 40, and noticed a pretty big increase when I put on my Airaid CAI, but when I chipped the car, I didn't notice that much of a change.
Drivers: Have you "chipped" your engine?
Have you "chipped" your car or truck engine? What kind of chip did you use (Jet Performance, etc.), did you notice an increase in power, and/or mileage?
Would you do it again?
The reason I am asking is that I just put on a Stage 2 Jet Performance chip on my PT Cruiser Turbo. Stock HP is supposed to be around 230 - and this chip is supposed to give it 12 to 16 more. I noticed an increase when I put on my Flowmaster 40, and noticed a pretty big increase when I put on my Airaid CAI, but when I chipped the car, I didn't notice that much of a change.
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Stock HP for a PT Cruiser Turbo is 180 not 230. 0 -
They do work , as said with air induction kit, or better flow metre & KN filter system..
SLK32 AMG 348bhp...std
with airflow, & dyno chip 425bhp at rear..(tested)"potential"[}:)] - 212/215 mph
AAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNIMMMMMMMMAL...[:p]....what a rush !!!!BBRRRRRR0 -
Some cars are governed to only run a certain mph such as 100. Sometimes the chips remove the top-end governor[?] 0 -
Yep, performance tuning isn't the same anymore, and that may not be a bad thing. No more gapping points, synchronizing points in a dual point distributor, experimenting with timing, experimenting with distributor springs and weights to change the ignition curve! Now it is all on the chip. 0 -
Most cars do not use a "chip" anymore. They used to. But it is still called "chipping".
I bought an engine programmer for my Charger, supposed to add 20+ hp plus increase the top speed (governor), increase the shift points, make shifts firmer, etc, etc ,etc. It is a pretty good one and I can feel the difference. For $350 it is the cheapest mod you can do.
The programmer plugs into the cars diagnostics port and makes all its changes from there.0 -
Yes ... and from what I've heard, no!
I've heard of a few horror stories where
the handy dandy superdupper diagnostic
machines have failed to diagnose an
errant chip, here and there, and have
caused a lot of woe & stress.
... I suppose that's the small price for progress!
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I've chipped, slammed, stroked, bored, flaired, frenched, shaved, channeled, tubbed, stretched, dubbed, juiced, chopped the top, lamboed the doors, flamed and scalloped my ride.
Ohh and I put a system in it too.0 -
i just put gas in 0 -
quote:Cutiegirlracing:
I've chipped, slammed, stroked, bored, flaired, frenched, shaved, channeled, tubbed, stretched, dubbed, juiced, chopped the top, lamboed the doors, flamed and scalloped my ride.
Ohh and I put a system in it too.
Uhhhhh. I've checked my oil ... on occasion!
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Bobbies [London police] take a Volvo 850 Turbo, and triple-chip it, boosting the stock 222hp to 315hp.
I'm not gonna do it to mine, but over on SweedSpeed.com, "mods", or modifications to us laymen, are a major source of comment and comparison.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Sperry
Bobbies [London police] take a Volvo 850 Turbo, and triple-chip it, boosting the stock 222hp to 315hp.
I'm not gonna do it to mine, but over on SweedSpeed.com, "mods", or modifications to us laymen, are a major source of comment and comparison.
This claim is so outrageous that it is not even worth calling BS on.0 -
No. And I will not. My motor and drive train are warrantied for 100,000 miles. Specifically mentioned in the warranty is the fact that if the computer is modified in any way the warranty is void.
Besides the Duramax has more that enough power to suit me.
And if you think they can't tell, you will be sadly mistaken.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Cutiegirlracing
I've chipped, slammed, stroked, bored, flaired, frenched, shaved, channeled, tubbed, stretched, dubbed, juiced, chopped the top, lamboed the doors, flamed and scalloped my ride.
Ohh and I put a system in it too.
PICTURES!!!
Ben0 -
Headers, Cam, intake manifold, properly jetted carb, porting of intakes on the heads, some other "Secret headwork", And it's off to the races!! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by slipgate
quote:Originally posted by Sperry
Bobbies [London police] take a Volvo 850 Turbo, and triple-chip it, boosting the stock 222hp to 315hp.
I'm not gonna do it to mine, but over on SweedSpeed.com, "mods", or modifications to us laymen, are a major source of comment and comparison.
This claim is so outrageous that it is not even worth calling BS on.
but never the less its true, our bobby's use super chipped wrx sti subaru's , pumping 400bhp+ & R60 volvo's to 350bhp+ (town/city firearms units)the T5 are old school now![;)]
oh yeh & 1 unit use porsche carrera rs, new model plenty bhp's...ouch!!0 -
quote:Originally posted by Oklahoma223
Some cars are governed to only run a certain mph such as 100. Sometimes the chips remove the top-end governor[?]
what cars would that be?
some commercial trucks are governed, but i have never seen a car sold to the public governed at any speed0 -
quote:Originally posted by 1911a1fan
quote:Originally posted by Oklahoma223
Some cars are governed to only run a certain mph such as 100. Sometimes the chips remove the top-end governor[?]
what cars would that be?
some commercial trucks are governed, but i have never seen a car sold to the public governed at any speed
I LOT of cars are governed. I can't speak to the slow ones, but my 92 camaro was governed at 115mph, my 06 charger is (was) governed at 145mph - the superchips took care of that!
The Volvo claim is still BS. You can't gain almost 100hp by a chip alone. A chip with cam/headers/exhaust ok, but not just a chip. And I've never heard of "triple chipping". I'm guessing they mean the engine was chipped, the tranny and I don't know what else (My Superchips tuner takes care of all that at once).0 -
[8D]-My 2006 Nissan Xterra is Govenerd to 110 MPH--
--That don't bother me--
--[:o)][:o)]--JIMBO0 -
These Programers are the reason Ford stopped using the 6.0 Power stroke. And is currently Sueing NAVSTAR.
It was a Bad design to begin with, and adding another 60hp just helped BLOW them up faster.0 -
My Corvettes are not chipped. Pure stock but with factory rev-limiters.( RPM ). NO speed limiters on the Vettes. 0 -
No chip for me right now, but a definite in the next one.
Almost all the vehicles I have ever driven had speed limiters.
My S-10 cuts out at about 105 i think, speedo goes to 85 and gps said 105, but now is closer to 115 due to larger tires.
All subarus I have driven (all Legacy's I think) were 115.0 -
I've tried Jet chips and they are worthless.
There are some programmers out their for fuel injected vehicles that do work, like superchips, diablo sport tuner etc. But no chips that actually work.
I have the Perfect Power SMT-6 tuner in my STS turbo charged Ram hemi, but I had to add larger injectors and a 2 BAR MAP sensor to get the fuel I need at WOT.0 -
why screw with something that is designed to save you money? you go from point a to b and then you park it. its a car. its a tool. and there are speed limits.
why the need for HP?0 -
Because its fun to drive, LOL! 0 -
The 2003 DuraMax is limited to 110 mph. Don't ask how I know that.
My Son's Camaro is not limited, and again don't ask.
The Pantera was before chips, and in 4th with two gears to go was 130 mph.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Cutiegirlracing
I've chipped, slammed, stroked, bored, flaired, frenched, SHAVED, channeled, tubbed, stretched, dubbed, JUICED, chopped the top, lamboed the doors, flamed and scalloped my ride.
Ohh and I put a system in it too.
OH MY [:0]....sounds fun[}:)][}:)][:D] Loko0 -
quote:Originally posted by 1911a1fan
quote:Originally posted by Oklahoma223
Some cars are governed to only run a certain mph such as 100. Sometimes the chips remove the top-end governor[?]
what cars would that be?
some commercial trucks are governed, but i have never seen a car sold to the public governed at any speed
Our 97 Lumina is governered for 105 mph with a rev limiter built in to the computer. Harley Davidson motorcyles also come with rev limiters which govern the rpm, mine WAS set at 5800.0 -
i had a hypertech chip for an 81 corvette, i got it a yard sale for 5 dollars, i dont own a corvette... thought it was cool to have though. 0 -
No.....I did not chip my engine but I power pucked the fuel pump. [:D][:D]
Its a diesel thing..0 -
quote:Originally posted by bobski
why screw with something that is designed to save you money? you go from point a to b and then you park it. its a car. its a tool. and there are speed limits.
why the need for HP?
Because you can chip it to save you even more money. You can tweak the 'puter to get better mpg also, not just hp. Been thinking of doing it to my '97 Powerstroke. Anybody got a brand they prefer for the Ford F-350 Powerstroke?0
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