Do those super chips on the Internet really work?

kenchan · 02-22-2014, 08:46 PM

there was a member with a long name....

OMGWTFBBQRSTUVWXYZ

wheel fitment question

cooltoy · 02-22-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Woot! INOTIIL

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Three is always hope.

onzedge · 02-23-2014, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

there was a member with a long name....

OMGWTFBBQRSTUVWXYZ

wheel fitment question

onzedge · 02-23-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

this tread started out a fail, but now it's starting to have some value.

Zteve · 02-23-2014, 08:00 AM

this is what those "powerchips" look like on the inside. acquired one just as a joke to find out

onzedge · 02-23-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Zteve

this is what those "powerchips" look like on the inside. acquired one just as a joke to find out

That looks like my 6th grade sconce project. Mine delivered a mild electric shock.

kenchan · 02-23-2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

That looks like my 6th grade sconce project. Mine delivered a mild electric shock.

Drakonis GTR · 02-23-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zteve

this is what those "powerchips" look like on the inside. acquired one just as a joke to find out

What are you talking about man, that is some high-tech **** right there!!

Can you sell it to me??

I'll give you a dollar?

Please?

DLSTR · 02-23-2014, 12:08 PM

I like hot salsa with my super chips. Usually my super chips are made of blue corn tortilla. Baked not fried as well. Lower fat makes me go lots faster!

VCuomo · 02-23-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

I'd advise against that. Cars are just toys and if modding one is a financial strain, it isn't worth doing. There are more important things in life.

And now we know why the OP is working on getting his credit "right". Sheesh...

axmea? · 02-23-2014, 03:14 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, 05:58 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, 09:32 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, 10:22 AM

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

11Thumper · 02-27-2014, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

this tread started out a fail, but now it's starting to have some value.

Sounds like marriage...

02-22-2014, 08:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	there was a member with a long name.... OMGWTFBBQRSTUVWXYZ wheel fitment question onzedge likes this.

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Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	this is what those "powerchips" look like on the inside. acquired one just as a joke to find out kenchan likes this. __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	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, 05:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	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, 10:22 AM	#29 (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

02-23-2014, 12:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	I like hot salsa with my super chips. Usually my super chips are made of blue corn tortilla. Baked not fried as well. Lower fat makes me go lots faster!

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