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96SNAKE · 08-13-2001, 02:12 AM

I had experience with a chip when I dyno'd my 96, which is set up fairly similar to your 97. I experimented with a few different burns and got about 4hp and torque at best. For $300+ it wasn't worth it and I didn't want to lean my fuel curve or mess with my timing anyway so I didn't buy one. The only reasons I would go back to a chip is either for supercharging, or when I get my short block bored out to 5 liters. The other reason would be to raise the fuel cutoff point. I run into that damn thing way too easily at 7200rpm and my car wants to pull right on past it..

I notice you don't have an aftermarket mass air meter yet. This is what you should do next. The C&L I bought easily added 10+rwhp. I liked it much better than the Pro-M and it was alot cheaper too. Good luck!

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formerly 96cobra89lx306

(96Cobra/softtop-3.73,almdrvsht,fancontrl,steeda sbfrmes+shifter,eibachspgs,KYB's,FR-upper arms,Saleen copy-polished 18's,pulleys,Bassani X pipe(off-road),C&L 80mm,Amsoil etc..

93 Ford Probe Gt(slower but turns)

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08-13-2001, 02:12 AM	#4
96SNAKE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: allentown,pa,u.s. Posts: 780	I had experience with a chip when I dyno'd my 96, which is set up fairly similar to your 97. I experimented with a few different burns and got about 4hp and torque at best. For $300+ it wasn't worth it and I didn't want to lean my fuel curve or mess with my timing anyway so I didn't buy one. The only reasons I would go back to a chip is either for supercharging, or when I get my short block bored out to 5 liters. The other reason would be to raise the fuel cutoff point. I run into that damn thing way too easily at 7200rpm and my car wants to pull right on past it.. I notice you don't have an aftermarket mass air meter yet. This is what you should do next. The C&L I bought easily added 10+rwhp. I liked it much better than the Pro-M and it was alot cheaper too. Good luck! ------------------ formerly 96cobra89lx306 (96Cobra/softtop-3.73,almdrvsht,fancontrl,steeda sbfrmes+shifter,eibachspgs,KYB's,FR-upper arms,Saleen copy-polished 18's,pulleys,Bassani X pipe(off-road),C&L 80mm,Amsoil etc.. 93 Ford Probe Gt(slower but turns) [This message has been edited by 96SNAKE (edited 08-13-2001).]