Do those super chips on the Internet really work?
 

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?

No.

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Drive down a steep hill??????

Try turbonators ;)
I think they give you like +50WHP...
More efficient than my VTEC sticker

Nissan has already made all the easy/cheap mods. If you want more than 10-15 more HP, you need to go with a (turbo-)supercharger.

I have no idea what the chip you refer to does but it sounds like snake oil if it's promising 30 HP.

Edit: If I found the right Superchips, it looks like they make some programmers that might allow someone with the proper skills to do some tuning that might give some more HP. But, without knowing what/which superchip you are talking about, it's hard to tell for sure.

hamstermilling 30min a day 5 days a week should net you some nice gains.

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.

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

:iagree: :tup: :tiphat: One of the best comments on this site, IMNSHO.

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My recommendation. You'll save so much on gas, you'll forget all about the go fast stuff....

DIWPWNUSLAZ!

dogdamn i wish people would not use such long acronymZ!

No, they do not work.

Typically their function is to keep the car in open loop warm-up longer. resulting in higher injector duty cycles after warm-up; this may or may not have been useful for earlier model EFI cars, but for ours, definitely not worth it.

Get an Uprev tune or sprintbooster instead.

Woot! INOTIIL

:icon18: hahaha!

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

OMGWTFBBQRSTUVWXYZ :ugh:

http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...-question.html

Three is always hope.;)

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:iagree:

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

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...leunveiled.jpg

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

:rofl2:

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

Can you sell it to me?? :excited:

I'll give you a dollar?

Please?

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! :happydance:

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Sounds like marriage... :rofl2:

:inoutroflpuke:

I added a Bully Dog 50 ST Gas Tuner and contrary to others opinions, I do feel an increase in power but most importantly, it resolved the throttle lag issues I have experienced since I got the car. Just my 2 cents.

https://www.bullydog.com/product.php?ID=4

This one? A good custom Uprev tune costs the same or less than this thing. Why would you buy this?

I also appreciate the extra monitoring capability (gauges) that are not provided by only a tune. I just got it installed last week and have been out of town but I plan to tinker more with it when I am back home.

Have you dynoed it to verify any power gains?

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.'

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.

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.

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

But less effective then the www.the370z.com sticker! Certified uberHP! I have a dyno sheet to prove it! >.>