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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Default Performance chip!!!!

i have a 97 gt and a few extra bucks and i want to create some extra power. i was thinking about geting a performance chip or something. whats the best way to go. and whats a good chip or programmer to get.
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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how much money do u have
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:39 AM
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What other mods do you have?
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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chip = fail. get a tuner if your gonna mess with the computer.

i say get a set of 4.10 gears
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by boduke0220
chip = fail. get a tuner if your gonna mess with the computer.

i say get a set of 4.10 gears

I failed for over 6 years until got a tuner 3 monthd ago.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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i only have a cold air intake and flowmasters. moneys not much of an issue, but nothing to expensive. and i have a set of 3.73 gears that im thinking about putting in. but this is my daily driver. how much do i loose in 5th gear with 3.37s
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Don't even waste your time with the chip!!!! It will only **** you off weeks you have it. Eventually you will convince yourself to get gears and the chip will be worthless. Save up for the tuner.
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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so dont get the chip. now what tuner should i get? What should i look for
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Hypertech makes a good programmer... Few hundred bucks on ebay. Will compliment bolt on parts and exhaust upgrades well.
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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How much HP can you expect to gain with a tuner?



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