Do those super chips on the Internet really work?

axmea? · 02-23-2014, 02:14 PM

Outside of the fun and lighthearted responses, lots of good, balanced, real life feedback OP. You may not like it but look at the bright side, you see other's perspective and have input on info you may not otherwise consider. Bottom line - don't get into something that's beyond your means. This applies to things beyond the 4 wheels of your Z.

Jordo! · 02-23-2014, 04:58 PM

They are basically low-tech voltage regulators. They are generally designed to make the MAF or IAT sensors read a different voltage, thus affecting fueling, which the ECU adjusts according to those sensor readings.

No idea if that one pictured above will actually change the voltage reading, but if it does anything, it does that.

Anyway, not recommended.

Infidel · 02-24-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by chads370z

I saw another one of those Internet ads for a super chip. I clicked on the site and it said GUARANTEED 30 ADDITIONAL HP. yeah right. I already have the bully dog gt gas programmer and I didn't get the 20 that they claimed it would give me. ok I understand that physical high performance parts are the best way to go. I'm working on my credit and when it's right, I'll be getting the stillen supercharger kit for 7 large. I already have the k&n intakes and magnaflow bullet exhaust. so until I have an extra 7 grand lying around, what can I do to make my 2009 370z m6 touring go faster?

WOW...You're just rolling in mistakes. Stop. Breath. Get some sleep. The federal government is the only entity that can spend like a drunken sailer and pass the bill off to the working class, if you don't pay your bills you starve.

Chuck33079 · 02-24-2014, 09:22 AM

Bully Dog? Moving on to Stillen? It looks like someone needs to stop buying and start researching.

Chuck33079 · 03-11-2014, 04:27 PM

Have you dynoed it to verify any power gains?

Jabroni1972 · 03-11-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Have you dynoed it to verify any power gains?

No dyno at this point. Car is about 2 weeks old and so far, I have only added an intake and the tuner. My "***" dyno tells me that there is something more there. Also, to mention, I didn't pay anywhere near $600 for my tuner. More like $300. With the gauge capability, increased throttle response and increased "feel" it was worth my investment.

ElVee · 03-11-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chads370z

I'm working on my credit and when it's right, I'll be getting the stillen supercharger kit for 7 large. I already have the k&n intakes and magnaflow bullet exhaust. so until I have an extra 7 grand lying around, what can I do to make my 2009 370z m6 touring go faster?

I think I see why your credit is bad. Once you work on it and get $7k sitting around, you're going to blow it on something not-smart and get back into the hole?

Anyway, if you're looking for speed, you need to trade in the Z for a 5.0 Mustang. Just sayin.'

Chuck33079 · 03-11-2014, 04:43 PM

Once you get some more miles on the car, throw it on the dyno. We'd love to see if those things actually add power. So far you're probably the only one using it.

Sir Shifty · 03-11-2014, 06:34 PM

They do if you get the ones off eBay that use a diode in a secret black box.

ZeeBabar · 03-13-2014, 10:52 AM

When you think of how often you will actually use the extra power, from any modding, is the price ever worth it except for millionaires who have money lying around for just about everything else?

How often would you use that extra power, maybe 1% of the time? How much of the mileage on your car came from when you were using that extra power? To consider saving $7k for a 2009 is midboggling to a poor simple man.

Bullit79 · 03-13-2014, 12:12 PM

Clicked on thread thinking it was an early April Fool's joke

Also could easily substitute "super chips" with "penis enlargement pills" in the thread title for more lulz

02-23-2014, 02:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	Outside of the fun and lighthearted responses, lots of good, balanced, real life feedback OP. You may not like it but look at the bright side, you see other's perspective and have input on info you may not otherwise consider. Bottom line - don't get into something that's beyond your means. This applies to things beyond the 4 wheels of your Z. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

02-23-2014, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	They are basically low-tech voltage regulators. They are generally designed to make the MAF or IAT sensors read a different voltage, thus affecting fueling, which the ECU adjusts according to those sensor readings. No idea if that one pictured above will actually change the voltage reading, but if it does anything, it does that. Anyway, not recommended. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

02-24-2014, 09:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Bully Dog? Moving on to Stillen? It looks like someone needs to stop buying and start researching. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-11-2014, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Have you dynoed it to verify any power gains? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-11-2014, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Once you get some more miles on the car, throw it on the dyno. We'd love to see if those things actually add power. So far you're probably the only one using it. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-11-2014, 06:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sir Shifty Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sonoma County Posts: 9 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	They do if you get the ones off eBay that use a diode in a secret black box.

03-13-2014, 10:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	When you think of how often you will actually use the extra power, from any modding, is the price ever worth it except for millionaires who have money lying around for just about everything else? How often would you use that extra power, maybe 1% of the time? How much of the mileage on your car came from when you were using that extra power? To consider saving $7k for a 2009 is midboggling to a poor simple man.

03-13-2014, 12:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bullit79 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: TX Posts: 140 Drives: '12 370Z GM 7AT Rep Power: 13	Clicked on thread thinking it was an early April Fool's joke Also could easily substitute "super chips" with "penis enlargement pills" in the thread title for more lulz

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