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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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A computer chip

CAI

throttle body

tinted windows

or save longer for rims


which should i get

( which of the first 3 gets the most power added? )



And its a chip to where i dont have to rum premium

( just cant afford that )


96 3.8 auto


Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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Default RE: Thinking about getting a chip :-/

a true chip will give 5-10 HP, but i would recomend a tuner

CAI 1-2 HP

TB, nothing unless the intake is ported

windwos nothinbg

rims, who cares
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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1. Someone told me if i use a tuner i need to run premium

2. If i use a tuner on my car can i also use it on my dad's?

3. If i use the tuner will it have the same effects as the chip

4. Isit possible to use the chip AND a tuner or is their no point

5. Is a tuner easy to work cause im not quite sure how to use one

6. Whats a good brand tuner to get

7. how much possible horse would i get out of a tuner probably?

thanks.... O and if i get a set of gears ( IN THE LONG LONG run ) i would be able to adjust the spedo with the tuner right? and can a tuner help with geting better gas milage?

Thanks...right now i have about 300 bucks so yea
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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I think the Diablo tuner will work for you, but I dont believe it will help you dad. I think its a one-car-thing.
Personally, Id say forget all those mods and do lower gears first. Then a tuner if you want to spend some more dough...
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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why can u only use it for 1 car?

and can anyone else answer those other questions :-/



thanks
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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and I CANT do gears now cause my dad wont let me have them just i will get them just way down the line
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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ORIGINAL: Fambaa

1. Someone told me if i use a tuner i need to run premium

2. If i use a tuner on my car can i also use it on my dad's?

3. If i use the tuner will it have the same effects as the chip

4. Isit possible to use the chip AND a tuner or is their no point

5. Is a tuner easy to work cause im not quite sure how to use one

6. Whats a good brand tuner to get

7. how much possible horse would i get out of a tuner probably?

thanks.... O and if i get a set of gears ( IN THE LONG LONG run ) i would be able to adjust the spedo with the tuner right? and can a tuner help with geting better gas milage?

Thanks...right now i have about 300 bucks so yea
1.) diablo can be tuned for reg, mid and prem fuel, a chip needs prem though

2.) no

3.) tuner is better then a chip

4.) no point

5.) yes, and it saves your stock tune so if you screw up

6.) dialbo or Sct

7.) 7-10 rwhp
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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yeah the tuners will only work on one car because that tune is made just for that car..... also you can use it on another car... if and ONLY if the previous car is put back to stock... I have an sct tuner and I love it, it raises the governer and i can tell a difference in HP big time...
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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Default RE: Thinking about getting a chip :-/

don't count on the 10RWHP from a tuner. expect more like 5, MAYBE 7 tops. that's assuming you use the premium tune.
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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would a tuner tell you how much horse power you have?




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