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Topic: What does a chip do
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03GT281
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i was just wondering what a chip does and if adds a good amount of HP?
And whats the diff between a hypertech or a diablo?
sac stang said the charge around 400 for the hyper and i think like 230 for the diablo?
thanks
Posts: 218 | From: FF-707/EDH-916 | Registered: Jun 2003
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Stimson
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Member # 51
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Short answer:
They do two major things:
1) Optimizes timing (too much or too little hurts HP)
2) Optimizes the air to fuel ratio (too much or too little hurts HP)
Stay away from "off the shelf" chips. You want a chip that is tuned for your car based on dyno numbers. You also have little to gain from a chip if your motor is stock or near stock.
Posts: 2373 | Registered: Jun 2000
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TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
Member # 35
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A chip makes your wallet $500 lighter and your car 6 tenth and 6 mph slower
At least that's my experience ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
Brian
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1989 LX vert 342
11.662 @ 116.65 1.57 60ft. N/A
10.227 @ 134.59 1.41 60ft 200 shot 3600lbs
2003 Ranger 4 door
15.99 @ 87
Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000
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