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davespades1970
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NOV 09, 03:44 AM
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So what is the truths about power chip upgrades? I see them on ebay, and most are not cheap. Are they really as easy as they say to install.... plug n play?
If there are good ones, what are some names/brands?
Do they hurt anything after being installed?
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theogre
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NOV 09, 04:19 AM
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Scam that does little to nothing and often waste fuel.
Use search. ------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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RayOtton
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NOV 09, 06:24 AM
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By themselves chips don't seem to offer any improvement.
However, in conjunction with a bunch of other mods they do. It's up to you to decide if the cost is worth it. It's all documented here. Scroll down the page about 1/2 way to skip over the usual BS:
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/139779.html
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davespades1970
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NOV 10, 12:53 AM
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Ok thats why I came here first. Thanks guys!
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Dennis LaGrua
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NOV 10, 02:45 AM
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Back in the day noted racer Herb Adams did a series of dyno tests on the 2.8L engine, and found that the program in the GM chip was already optimized to provide the best horsepower. A significant but simple power adder was found to be the porting of the restrictive exhaust manifolds. IIRC that one small mod provided a gain of 7 hp. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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