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**Preorbtat** · 11-16-2006, 05:43 AM

Chip tuning isn't the best answer. Most of those "chip tunes" are BS. For a good tuning, you have to get a programmable piggyback unit like Greddy e-manage or a standalone like a PowerFC. These chips range from $300-400 minimum all the way up to the $1000's of dollars, then you have to get the dyno time to get it all tuned right according to your engine setup, there's another couple hundred dollars.

Those chip flashings are usually one time deals. I'm talking about the ones where you send in your ECU and it comes back with new maps. And they are set with predefined maps. True tuning you have to make the maps that work the best for your car.

Now "the_travis_s" did the right thing by getting a programmable ECU. But I bet he could get more out of it with a good dyno tuning.

So far with a proper chip tuning you are looking at a LOT of money. how is that better then maybe spending $100-$200 on a good air intake? AEM makes a CAI for my car that's about $200. Dyno's have proven the gains.

Now someone who really wants to get the most out of their engine will probably do both among other modification like exhaust, headers, maybe some new piston and connecting rods. possibly get some cams.

All of these can get expensive. to a car enthusiast, it's all justified because each and every one of those mods all add up to more HP.

11-16-2006, 05:43 AM	#57
Preorbtat Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	Chip tuning isn't the best answer. Most of those "chip tunes" are BS. For a good tuning, you have to get a programmable piggyback unit like Greddy e-manage or a standalone like a PowerFC. These chips range from $300-400 minimum all the way up to the $1000's of dollars, then you have to get the dyno time to get it all tuned right according to your engine setup, there's another couple hundred dollars. Those chip flashings are usually one time deals. I'm talking about the ones where you send in your ECU and it comes back with new maps. And they are set with predefined maps. True tuning you have to make the maps that work the best for your car. Now "the_travis_s" did the right thing by getting a programmable ECU. But I bet he could get more out of it with a good dyno tuning. So far with a proper chip tuning you are looking at a LOT of money. how is that better then maybe spending $100-$200 on a good air intake? AEM makes a CAI for my car that's about $200. Dyno's have proven the gains. Now someone who really wants to get the most out of their engine will probably do both among other modification like exhaust, headers, maybe some new piston and connecting rods. possibly get some cams. All of these can get expensive. to a car enthusiast, it's all justified because each and every one of those mods all add up to more HP.
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