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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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I was surfing ebay today and like every other post seemed like it was selling this chip that is supposed to give you up to 40 hp and 10 more MPG. Anyone know about this thing and if it is a scam?
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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dude, those are so rare, pick it up NOW. hit the buy it now option!!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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yeah its a scam.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by cherryelky305
yeah its a scam.
because the good ones give you 60hp and 20mpg


sorry i could not help myself
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by sreve
because the good ones give you 60hp and 20mpg


sorry i could not help myself
I heard that if you add a jegs sticker that turns into 100HP though. So could be well worth the investment.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Easy guys, just askin!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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All that chip is, is the IAT resistor. It makes the computer read the ambient air temp as 60* and increases the timing to it fullest.


Stop being dicks to the guy ya'll.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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They are from the "Potato Family"..
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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lmao looks like 2 people above fell for it and are mad
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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my buddy bought one for his nissan xterra all it did was signal the ses light and give him shitty gas mileage. spend your money on a real mod like a type s badge
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LSWon00
All that chip is, is the IAT resistor. It makes the computer read the ambient air temp as 60* and increases the timing to it fullest.


Stop being dicks to the guy ya'll.
I dynoed with the SLP IAT sensor and all it did was make the car run pig rich, and I lost hp...
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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boo to the iat sensor
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by LSWon00
All that chip is, is the IAT resistor. It makes the computer read the ambient air temp as 60* and increases the timing to it fullest.


Stop being dicks to the guy ya'll.
The make them read 32* not 60*.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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It's a house of lies! You might be able to get an extra 10 - 15 rwhp from a comprehensive dyno tune on a bone stock car, however you can't get those on ebay for $20. If we could all get an extra 10 mpg for that price, I think that guy wouldn't be able to keep them in stock!
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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I know Ive seen this thread asking about chips 100 times LOL! Just buy a programmer and stop asking about chips we arent hondas or mustangs.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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I know Ive seen this thread asking about chips 100 times LOL! Just buy a programmer and stop asking about chips we arent hondas or mustangs.
i wouldnt even buy a programmer, just save up and get HP tuners or an actual dyno tune, programmers are just chips with buttons
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sreve
because the good ones give you 60hp and 20mpg


sorry i could not help myself
Damn i wish that was real i could really use 20 mpg. lol
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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lol the worst part is that this question will probably be the topic of ten more threads within the year..BTW that is a real nice sig crapyboy, clean car
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RedRallyeZ
i wouldnt even buy a programmer, just save up and get HP tuners or an actual dyno tune, programmers are just chips with buttons
I know my brother has an HP turner and I got my dyno tune from Jeff at thunderracing. He fixed my exhuast leak and got me 15 extra horse power with 11 ft lbs of torque.
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