Do the performance chips work?

[dsmcoder]

I was thinking about buying a chip for my car, do chips like the ones on this site work? DSMChips.com | DSM ECU Chips Enchanced by Keydiver I was thinking about buying a chip from TurboAnything here ECU repair and chips - DSM Classifieds

I just want to hear some opinions

 

[2GFWDbeast]

If you have an eprom ecu, in order do have someone tune it for you, you have to have a chip made for the eprom ecu. Dsmchips is no longer in business so that out of the question. I would get a dsmlink, and have a shop tune it for you.

 

[95gst16g]

Every car is different they cant really make a chip that will be perfect for your car...It might work fine on one and run really rich or lean on another.That being said get something to log with so you can see what is going on with your car.There are alot of other options besides that.Maybe safc,ecmlink,gm maf with maf translator and a wideband.I would shy away from a ''chip''

 

[brian9397gsx]

Keydiver stopped taking new customers so you can take that off your list.

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

I would get a dsmlink, and have a shop tune it for you.

Or do a bit of research and learn to tune. It's a very educating process and is very accomplishing once you begin to understand it. I'd recommend learning to tune before you dive into tuning and trying to pay for people to tune for you.

 

[dsmcoder]

is there anything that i could buy that allows me to tune my car for under $100?

 

[2GFWDbeast]

Yes learning to tune for yourself saves you hundreds of dollars, but you also need a street or county road with NO TRAFFIC or COPS in sight. Thats why a dyno is the way to go sometimes.

 

[brian9397gsx]

is there anything that i could buy that allows me to tune my car for under $100?

not really, find a good data-logging set up

 

[2GFWDbeast]

Safc first gen you might be able to get for 100 bucks.

 

[brian9397gsx]

Safc first gen you might be able to get for 100 bucks.

You should invest in a good data-logging set up before even thinking of touching the tune with an safc. You have a 1g buy a palm pilot get mmcd and a cable learn how the motor works first and understand what your looking at then get an safc

 

[dsmcoder]

I bought a data logger

 

[brian9397gsx]

You already have one? Im gonna be listing an safc 2 in a couple days pm me for details

 

[dsmcoder]

I'm waiting for my logger to come in the mail, I sent you a pm

 

[JasonStern]

is there anything that i could buy that allows me to tune my car for under $100?

no. cheapest reliable tuning method I can recommend is:

* eprom programmer (~$80)
* wideband o2/uego sensor ($160)

read up on 1G ecu programming - there's a ton of info on it. use someone else's map that is close to your setup to start with, then borrow a laptop, log your o2s, and adjust from there. make your fuel and boost increments gradually so you don't blow anything up.

you might be able to get by cheaper with a used s-afc2 and a EGT gauge, but if you cannot afford a wideband o2 sensor, then you cannot afford an engine rebuild should you tune your car improperly, and thus you shouldn't be modding your car currently.

 

[goodbuds]

i was the same way, but it's better to save your scrilla till you can afford the real $#!+(dsm link). because you will end up just getting it one day. save your cash for maintenance its better to have a sweet running car than one that's kind of ruff with a few mods.

 

[donniekak]

not really, find a good data-logging set up

A chip burner is about $40, but it requires some research and study to use.

 

[brian9397gsx]

This is all assuming the op has an eprom ecu.

 

[dsmcoder]

I might buy a chip burner, or just save up for the dsmlink

 

[BobG]

Sure, you could just "put a chip in it," but it wouldn't be optimized for YOUR particular car and environment. That's really the whole point of tuning. Anything you buy would only be an approximation at best.

Go do a bunch of reading and research. And set definite goals of what you are trying to accomplish.

I tend to take a somewhat cookbook approach of:

a) Change the hardware to meet goals (i.e.: injectors, intake, exhaust, boost, etc.)

b) Modify the software parameters to accommodate the changes according to calculated values.

c) Measure the results with your logger and other instrumentation.

d) Adjust the software according to measured values observed to improve performance.

e) Repeat steps C & D until you are satisfied with the performance or discover new toys.

** Buying a chip will not get you beyond step B. **

Yes, you can do that on the cheap, but it is VERY time consuming. That's why tools like DSM Link and the Ostrich emulator were invented - they make it much easier and faster to do the last few necessary steps.

The last step of course is to start over at a) and repeat constantly until you run out of money!
<GRIN>

Have Fun!

 

[KT_McHan]

I actually have a chip on the way from turbo anything...he was great in going back and forth through pm walking me through what my options where, and what i really needed... should be here next week i think and i can let u know how it goes.


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[dsmcoder]

I actually have a chip on the way from turbo anything...he was great in going back and forth through pm walking me through what my options where, and what i really needed... should be here next week i think and i can let u know how it goes.


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Let me know how it goes

 

[Gs Dewd]

I am running a stage 3 keydriver chip in my GSX and to answer your question yes they do work. They just need to be set for YOUR car.

 

[KT_McHan]

Finally got to drive mine today...tire went bad the day i got it in and noone here had em in stock.
All i can say is WOW!
power comes on smoother n quicker...fuel trims stay right around 0...everything seems great..

So yea..they work

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