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"Performance" chips...1992 Pontiac Grand Am?


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huxley
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Feb 19, 2008, 11:17 PM

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Ok, I've always regarded these with sheer eyeball rolling and little more than a chuckle unless they actually go into an engine and cost a significant amount...but what is with all the claims all the time? The "performance" chip I'm referring to is http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PERFORMANCE-CHIP-PONTIAC-GRAND-AM-1990-2005-1993-1992_W0QQitemZ310023266732QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item310023266732

Obviously, these claims are complete BS. I know this. But what do these actually do? My best guess is that they just lie to your cars computer about certain ratios to force it to put out more power than it should be under the circumstances...but I can't figure out how that might possibly end up saving you gas. Also, if I am somewhat right with my assumption, wouldn't it wreck your engine much sooner than it would otherwise?

If someone would shed a little light onto this for me I would really enjoy knowing the deal!

Thanks,
Nate


Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 20, 2008, 11:33 AM

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Hi Nate!

You might be able to alter something to maximize use of higher octane fuel otherwise this is BS as you think. Car makers would have done it if it was that simple and really helped anything,

T



way2old
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Feb 20, 2008, 5:21 PM

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What that thing does is wires into the temperature sensor and lies to the PCM. I would not bother with it. Usually just causes check engine light to come on and will result in removal of product. My opinion is to take the 8.95 plus shipping and buy you a hamburger and coke.



Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds


Double J
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Feb 21, 2008, 1:30 PM

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Red meat is bad for ya.......

Turkey sandwich on whole wheat...bottle of water...keep the change....


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Feb 21, 2008, 7:52 PM

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lmao


idowindows
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Feb 23, 2008, 7:33 AM

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My opinion is to take the 8.95 plus shipping and buy you a hamburger and coke.


Or save the money for when the McRib makes another appearance....Cool


(This post was edited by idowindows on Feb 23, 2008, 7:34 AM)






 
 
 






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