 ECU chips... really worth it ?? |
 Jan 10, 2012 - 12:13 AM
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i've noticed several ECU chips being advertised in different places, but are they really worth it ? they sound too good to be true, that is, increase horsepower AND mpg's in just 15 minutes for 70 bucks .. ??
does everyone have one of these except me ? am i that late to the "party" ? just wanted to ask for anyones two cents worth on the subject. thanks to one and all in advance. -al |
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Jan 10, 2012 - 2:03 PM
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So when I run cams, I don't have to reprogram my ECU right? Because it's not possible?
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Jan 10, 2012 - 3:51 PM
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QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Jan 10, 2012 - 12:03 PM)  So when I run cams, I don't have to reprogram my ECU right? Because it's not possible? I believe you will need to reset your ECU so that it can pick up on the modifications and make the necessary adjustments on its own. QUICK INSTRUCTIONS: Start the car and let it idle for about 10 minutes Turn off the car, pop the hood. According to the BGB - pull the EFI fuse for ~20-30 seconds (IIRC) Put it back in, close the hood Start the car. Takes a bit to learn itself... but after any significant performance modification, its a great idea to reset the ECU. -------------------- |
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alphonsus ECU chips... really worth it ?? Jan 10, 2012 - 12:13 AM
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