Chip Vs. Programmer

Randy@ART · 10-21-2004, 11:34 AM

This is a great post...and Hammer is correct. Some "bolt-on" mods are not worth the cash for a custom tune, but some "bolt-on" mods are in a gray area. Installing an aftermarket MAF will pick you up some HP, but the same MAF tuned in will gain not only greater results in HP but retain the smooth cruising ability. In my opinion all cars should be on a dyno when having the OEM program altered.

The flasher is a great tuning tool for the end user, but has some limitations even with a custom tune to start with. Say like I tune your 281 stage2 cam off road exhaust 80mm PromMAF stang. You have a custom base file to play with with the flasher, say you add a upper plenum and a set of 3.73 gears....you are good to go since you have your flasher

Now...if you want to upgrade to larger injectors 90mm MAF 9# blower or maybe stroke the motor you would be looking at a new custom tuned base file...just like the old pain staking reburn.

Big pro of any flasher is less install time and the OBD-II feedback!

I would strongly recommend NOT getting a custom chip on a stock app. unless is is an AODE car...no gain in HP, but I have had cars pick up 2.5 tens in the 1/4 buy changing pressures and lock-up.

Warmest Regards,

xxxBlakexxx · 10-21-2004, 09:53 PM

Thanks for the comments Randy!

10-21-2004, 11:34 AM	#1
Randy@ART Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18	Re: Chip Vs. Programmer This is a great post...and Hammer is correct. Some "bolt-on" mods are not worth the cash for a custom tune, but some "bolt-on" mods are in a gray area. Installing an aftermarket MAF will pick you up some HP, but the same MAF tuned in will gain not only greater results in HP but retain the smooth cruising ability. In my opinion all cars should be on a dyno when having the OEM program altered. The flasher is a great tuning tool for the end user, but has some limitations even with a custom tune to start with. Say like I tune your 281 stage2 cam off road exhaust 80mm PromMAF stang. You have a custom base file to play with with the flasher, say you add a upper plenum and a set of 3.73 gears....you are good to go since you have your flasher Now...if you want to upgrade to larger injectors 90mm MAF 9# blower or maybe stroke the motor you would be looking at a new custom tuned base file...just like the old pain staking reburn. Big pro of any flasher is less install time and the OBD-II feedback! I would strongly recommend NOT getting a custom chip on a stock app. unless is is an AODE car...no gain in HP, but I have had cars pick up 2.5 tens in the 1/4 buy changing pressures and lock-up. Warmest Regards, __________________ Advantage Racing Technologies, LLC

10-21-2004, 09:53 PM	#2
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Re: Chip Vs. Programmer Thanks for the comments Randy! __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

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