Chip Modules

[ndestree]

Do those Chip Modules that say they increase by 20hp, the ones that you see all over ebay any good?

[riko666]

no, they're not, they just give you horrible fuel economy and potentially damage your catalytic converter in the long term...you never get reliable power for cheap

[ndestree]

thats pretty much what i thought, thank for not letting me waste my money. The thing about Cars and Electronics, you have to pay for quality, it sucks!
Thanks again riko666

[thoughthard]

There used to be a performance chip available from Australia...

I can't remember the name, or anything though.

[Freebie Paseo]

I got one off ebay last weekend and just installed it. My engine is stock 1.5. After the install I did notice a improvement in response time, and not the flat spot. I have not had it in long enough to get a MPG reading, but before with a bad O2 sensor, I was getting 28 miles to the gallon.

[thoughthard]

Originally Posted by Freebie Paseo

I got one off ebay last weekend and just installed it. My engine is stock 1.5. After the install I did notice a improvement in response time, and not the flat spot. I have not had it in long enough to get a MPG reading, but before with a bad O2 sensor, I was getting 28 miles to the gallon.

IMO, I would remove that before it causes problems.

[Freebie Paseo]

What problems? The engine and exhaust are going to be replaced someday, anyway.

[riko666]

it will kill the cat. and the chip you're thinking of is probably the dastek unichip thoughthard...but thats a universal-ish piggyback ecu if anything