20 HP "CHIP", what are you takes on this thing??

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Dec 31, 2003 | 08:39 AM
  #1  
hey guys,
forgive my stupidity here, but it only cost $2.
does this thing actually add anything to our cars, or is it stricktly bogus?!?
i'm guessing it's just a resistor or something like this, anyone know?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2450731585

thanks for any info guys!

p.s. also, if it is just a resistor, can we just make it ourselves??

dave h.
Dec 31, 2003 | 08:40 AM
  #2  
Quote: hey guys,
forgive my stupidity here, but it only cost $2.
does this thing actually add anything to our cars, or is it stricktly bogus?!?
i'm guessing it's just a resistor or something like this, anyone know?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2450731585

thanks for any info guys!

p.s. also, if it is just a resistor, can we just make it ourselves??

dave h.



READ THE FAQ'S
Dec 31, 2003 | 08:40 AM
  #3  
"This secret mod had been used by many drag racers on the track!"

give me a break. . . tell me you don't believe in everything you see on the net.....

but to answer your question. . . .it is a bunch of BS!!!
Dec 31, 2003 | 08:44 AM
  #4  
Quote: "This secret mod had been used by many drag racers on the track!"

give me a break. . . tell me you don't believe in everything you see on the net.....

but to answer your question. . . .it is a bunch of BS!!!

Hey, thanks, and no I don't believe it all.. but I do appriciate a better understanding of many things.

Do you have any info to back up 'why' it doesn't do anything?
I'm not looking to insult each-other, just for answers.

thanks,
dave h.
Dec 31, 2003 | 08:46 AM
  #5  
to good to be true........
Dec 31, 2003 | 09:33 AM
  #6  
Directly from the modification FAQ:

Quote: What are all these 20+ HP chips I see on ebay?

They are timing advance resistors. Basically, it tells your ecu that your intake is recieving colder air.

Do they work?

NO. The ECU only uses the air temp sensor as a reference to ensure that all it's primary readings are within range. Changing this resistance will not get any HP gains.

Don't even bother with them.


Dec 31, 2003 | 09:49 AM
  #7  
Thanks guys, I looked in the FAQ, but I didn't see this article..

A good new-years to all!!!

dave h.
Dec 31, 2003 | 10:09 AM
  #8  
I think it's bogus!
Dec 31, 2003 | 10:12 AM
  #9  
Quote: I think it's bogus!
i think we all have come to the same conclusion a few posts up.
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