ECU chip? is that for real?

Pauly · 03-09-2012, 08:12 PM

anybody else see these ads for this 'chip' that is supposed to add an instant 60 hp and increase mpg by like 7? seems too good to be true. can someone shed some light on the subject?

Nick911sc · 03-09-2012, 08:28 PM

Yea, it's ********. Don't touch it unless you want problems

TreeSemdyZee · 03-09-2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pauly

anybody else see these ads for this 'chip' that is supposed to add an instant 60 hp and increase mpg by like 7? seems too good to be true. can someone shed some light on the subject?

You covered it.

XwChriswX · 03-09-2012, 10:21 PM

Yup, best thing to do, buy one and:

LakeShow · 03-09-2012, 10:25 PM

When life gives you chips, make potato chips.

Vince · 03-09-2012, 11:50 PM

Some decent info here:

Installing an engine performance upgrade chip.

Pauly · 03-10-2012, 07:11 AM

wow, i wonder how many lawsuits have been filed over that junk!

03-09-2012, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Vince Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 161 Drives: 12 370Z PW T/S/N 6MT Rep Power: 13	Some decent info here: Installing an engine performance upgrade chip. __________________ -Vince 2012 Nissan 370Z Pearl White/Persimmon Touring/Sport/Nav 6MT 370Z Production Statistics - VIN Lookup Utility

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03-09-2012, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Yea, it's ********. Don't touch it unless you want problems

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Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	wow, i wonder how many lawsuits have been filed over that junk!