Easiest way to tell if have performance chip?
11-20-2004, 06:00 PM
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Easiest way to tell if have performance chip?
Hello this might be a silly question, but i purchased a used 98 GT a couple months ago. I am unable to contact him and he made a lot of modifications to the car. The reason I ask about the chip is becuause when I use 91 octane fuel, the car seems to run alot better and have more power. I was wondering what the easiest way to check for a chip is. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
11-20-2004, 08:54 PM
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RE: Easiest way to tell if have performance chip?
If it's automatic, you'll probably knowtice some pretty hard shifts, and the down shift from 2 to 1 is pretty hard too. also, under a normal load, the trans wont shift till roud 3000, atlest that's the way it is on my car.
11-21-2004, 12:03 AM
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RE: Easiest way to tell if have performance chip?
Your question is not silly at all. I bought a used 91 camaro RS 305 TBI back in the day and ordered a hypertech power chip. When I switched them out, it was the same damn chip I just got!! I was so pissed and the car was still slow.
Brian
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11-21-2004, 01:14 AM
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RE: Easiest way to tell if have performance chip?
ORIGINAL: jdaniel
And how is this you say?
And how is this you say?
Even a stock engine benefits from higher octane because the flame burns more efficient which, in turn, produces more power....maybe not much....
11-21-2004, 01:23 AM
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RE: Easiest way to tell if have performance chip?
ORIGINAL: import slayer
You can run higher timing/compression with higher octane fuel.
Even a stock engine benefits from higher octane because the flame burns more efficient which, in turn, produces more power....maybe not much....
ORIGINAL: jdaniel
And how is this you say?
And how is this you say?
Even a stock engine benefits from higher octane because the flame burns more efficient which, in turn, produces more power....maybe not much....