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performance chips??

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by kennyclyburn, May 3, 2011.

  1. May 3, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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    kennyclyburn

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    ok i looked some up on google and found this site called GForcechip.com. i aint never heard of gforce but the chip was originally $400.00 ay msrp price. gforce is selling it for 70.00. wat do i do? is it trustworthy for my 08
     
  2. May 3, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Stay away from any "Chips" that claim HP gains.
     
  3. May 3, 2011 at 7:49 PM
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    the reason a chip won't work, is because our trucks have a locked ecu, meaning you can't tap into it and change the way the truck works.
     
  4. May 3, 2011 at 7:51 PM
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    Welcome, man! The companies who sell those "performance chips" just have good marketing teams. They're no good though...
     
  5. May 3, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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    Hondarider08

    Hondarider08 "That's what she said..."

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    Oh boy... Prepare for a lashing on here. They're scams. They don't do anything for your truck. Don't waste your money.
     
  6. May 29, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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  7. May 29, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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    It looks like that is for a boosted engine setup.
     
  8. May 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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    thats what i thought. cold air intake and throtle body spacer are considered non boosted engine right?
     
  9. May 29, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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  10. May 31, 2011 at 7:05 PM
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