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Old 06-13-2008, 03:05 AM
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i have a 98 trans am ws6 5.7L with a 3.5" cat back exhaust system and a cold air intake. i am looking to purchase a mod chip for my car but i cant seem to decide which would be the best one to purchase for my ride.. any suggestions would be greatly helpful
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You can't chip them. only can get a Programmer.
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Dyno tune is better IMO
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hmm so which would be adequate for a programmer then? i was thinking bout this one....

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...er=1&part=HYP%

only problem i have with dyno tune is that it cant be reversed when it comes time to run it thru emissions
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hmm so which would be adequate for a programmer then? i was thinking bout this one....

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...er=1&part=HYP%

only problem i have with dyno tune is that it cant be reversed when it comes time to run it thru emissions
Yes it can actually, and then it can be uploaded to the car again in no time.
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what state do they check if they have the stock tune or not? I have never heard of that before
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its a 'flash' computer, can only program them with a programmer, no chipping
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hmm ill call up the place i had my car dyno'd at n see what they charge is there a significant difference between dyno tuned and programmer? i live up in washington. i purchased my car 2 yrs ago in august and also got the extended warranty to go along with it that thing alone has payed for itself lol. dam near got a rebuilt tranny cuz of all the problems the previous owners did to it.

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Dyno tune will be safer and provide more power.
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does dyno tuned increase mpg aswell? how easy is it to set the system back to stock? do i have to take back to where i got it tuned? sorry for all the questions just trying to get everything straight before i make my decision lol
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Yes
Easy as one click of the mouse.
Yes you will have to take it back to your tuner to revert back to stock tune.
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hmm decisions decisions lol. only problem i have with dyno tune is that since i got the extended warranty so if my car broke down id have to take it back to the dyno tuner and have em revert the settings. the warranty company had a **** fit when i took it in for the tranny they came and took pictures of all the aftermarket things that was on it when i bought it from the dealer... the dealer neglected to mention to them bout the bolt ons... ty all for your help
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thats why warrenties SUCK.
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lol they do for the most part but since i bought it with 52k miles and drove funny to start with its been a good investment spent 2k on warranty and tranny bill was 4.5k but with only 100$ deductable it was really nice. its gunna be hitting the shop again soon aswell the power steer whines like all hell n the suspension in the front is quiet noisey when hitting speed bumps.



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