 Performance Chips, ...what the hell is it??? |
 May 8, 2003 - 3:15 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Apr 28, '03 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi,
New to this still, but somebody mentioned I could upgrade the performance of my car with a chip! (I think he's been playing Grand Tourismo on his PS2). My car is a recent import from Japan to the UK. As far as I am aware it has been 'chipped' to convert the milometer from KMS to MILES - something that is needed for the SVA rule I guess over here! I need to find out more from my dealer as I am now VERY interested! lol... It is a ST-202 (3S-GE). The speedo I did notice only reads up to 120 MPH max! I know in Japan they do put limiters on their cars so: 1) How do I know if my car has or has not been chipped and what to look for? (...where is the damn thing kept on the motor and where do I find out what it does?) 2) If a new chip is available to replace this one what kind of gain could I expect from it? Is it speed or BHP or what??? 3) If I do put a new chip in the car (performance one!) what is the cost and where do you get them (Net or UK). Is it easy to do and will I need to change the speedo dash so it reads properly? Possibly all daft questions as I do not intend on racing my baby! The laws in the UK are strick anyway... so even at 120 MPH I'd have a heavy fine! Come on guys...give us your brains on this one as I am not sure if my mate is on another palnet and the cars I used to muck about with didn't have computers (late 70's - yeap...old bugger!). Hope this isn't such a stupid question. Thanks Jaq1967 
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May 9, 2003 - 6:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 27, '02 From Barbados Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
He cannot get one from the usa if he live there.
If in the UK, order a replacement. He has a 3sge from the ST202 SII/SIII. You have New Zealand, Australia, Japan and so forth. THe chip would just remap the car for more HP, remove the speed limit and may increase the rev limit The chip is easy to install one you follow the instructions. You must not touch the chip or put it in an environment that have alot of static charge. eg, like on a towel or mat. If you are not looking for any hp or better performance, just contact toyota in your area and get a replace ecu for the ST202 SII/SIII for your car. -------------------- West_Minist
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jaq1967 Performance Chips May 8, 2003 - 3:15 PM
jas142 There are performance chips for many cars. Usually... May 8, 2003 - 4:31 PM hi_rider In Quebec, many people chip their cars. I did chan... May 8, 2003 - 5:51 PM west_minist The chip is in the ECU near your cobby hole or way... May 8, 2003 - 6:19 PM jaq1967 QUOTE (west_minist @ May 8, 2003 - 3:33 PM) The ch... May 9, 2003 - 12:45 AM KAMiX jaq - From my personal knowledge, addon chips mess... May 9, 2003 - 1:32 AM jaq1967 Found out the cost is about £900-£1000 if ordered ... May 9, 2003 - 8:19 AM
seth042280 what about for the ST model ? any chips ? or any c... May 9, 2003 - 8:33 AM |
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