Superchip question

Yan88gt · 07-30-2001, 10:12 AM

Hi! My car is a 88 gt ( speed density). A guy at the track with a 88 gt speed density, have switch to mass-air and gave me his superchip. Before the chip i was running 14 degree of timing. Now with the chip, i cannot run more than 10 degree.I know that the chip advance the timing, but 4 degree seem to be a lot . Do i have lost HP? My car seem to run just like before. Superchip recommend a 160 stat??!!?? I did not go to track since. Any opinion? I know a chip is not the best bang for the buck, but i did not pay for it. Thanks!

TEXSN95 · 07-30-2001, 12:02 PM

Chips like that are junk..just take it out reset your timing to 14-15..that will help more. And why they (or anyone) would recommend a 160 stat in a stock setup is beyond me.

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Clint L.
White 95 Cobra #3637
58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s
13.61 @ 105.7 w/ 2.22 <-- 284 rwhp / 323 rwtq

07-30-2001, 02:01 PM

Superchips are mass produced. There's no quality there. I did alot of research, and after my last set of mods, the car felt like it was missing something. I chose the JMS chip (it's the best chip on the market)....the car's a monster again. The chip from your friends car is not set up for your specific car, that's why it won't allow you to use your existing timing. Throw that chip out. Depending on your current level of mods, you might not need one to begin with and having it can actually be hurting you.

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; Cervini's 3" turbo hood; A/C-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats; FMS 30# injectors; JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

ronny50 · 07-30-2001, 02:02 PM

The chip at this point with your car is just a waste.

I wouldn't use it.

90dpscoupe · 07-30-2001, 07:09 PM

I too have a chip (ads) got for free, i didnt see any increase in power, but i went ahead and left it in, my timing is around 12-13, i heard to use a 160 stat also, i put a stock 195 one in, and lost all kinds of power, i went to the track and ran a 14.4 @ 96, not good, the hotter stat caused my fan to stay on i guess....

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90 lx coupe: 175k miles, steeda water pump pully, hurst shifter, Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil, ADS chip, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs.
Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph: 98.17
Best 60': 1.9607

next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe

07-30-2001, 10:12 AM	#1
Yan88gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Quebec canada Posts: 92	Superchip question Hi! My car is a 88 gt ( speed density). A guy at the track with a 88 gt speed density, have switch to mass-air and gave me his superchip. Before the chip i was running 14 degree of timing. Now with the chip, i cannot run more than 10 degree.I know that the chip advance the timing, but 4 degree seem to be a lot . Do i have lost HP? My car seem to run just like before. Superchip recommend a 160 stat??!!?? I did not go to track since. Any opinion? I know a chip is not the best bang for the buck, but i did not pay for it. Thanks!

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07-30-2001, 12:02 PM	#2
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	Chips like that are junk..just take it out reset your timing to 14-15..that will help more. And why they (or anyone) would recommend a 160 stat in a stock setup is beyond me. ------------------ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 105.7 w/ 2.22 <-- 284 rwhp / 323 rwtq

07-30-2001, 02:01 PM	#3
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	Superchips are mass produced. There's no quality there. I did alot of research, and after my last set of mods, the car felt like it was missing something. I chose the JMS chip (it's the best chip on the market)....the car's a monster again. The chip from your friends car is not set up for your specific car, that's why it won't allow you to use your existing timing. Throw that chip out. Depending on your current level of mods, you might not need one to begin with and having it can actually be hurting you. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; Cervini's 3" turbo hood; A/C-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats; FMS 30# injectors; JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

07-30-2001, 02:02 PM	#4
ronny50 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: madison, WI Posts: 70	The chip at this point with your car is just a waste. I wouldn't use it.

07-30-2001, 07:09 PM	#5
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	I too have a chip (ads) got for free, i didnt see any increase in power, but i went ahead and left it in, my timing is around 12-13, i heard to use a 160 stat also, i put a stock 195 one in, and lost all kinds of power, i went to the track and ran a 14.4 @ 96, not good, the hotter stat caused my fan to stay on i guess.... ------------------ 90 lx coupe: 175k miles, steeda water pump pully, hurst shifter, Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil, ADS chip, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs. Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks) Best mph: 98.17 Best 60': 1.9607 next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe