With soaring gas prices is a ECU Necessary??
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With soaring gas prices is a ECU Necessary??
Hey need some feedback. We pay $5.10 a gallon for gas here. I've been looking to alternatives to save gas. I've bought an Performance chip on eBay and was doing some reach online and got mix reviews with the installation of the chips.. I would like to know is an ECU really a gas saver and if any one has one installed.. Some people complained about the chip screwing up the car computer and would like some feedback and views on performance chips..
I'm including the link for one that I got but very hesitant to install on any of my Lexus vehicles..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141272278998...84.m1439.l2649
I'm including the link for one that I got but very hesitant to install on any of my Lexus vehicles..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141272278998...84.m1439.l2649
Last edited by GAZA4Life; 05-14-14 at 01:29 PM.
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Thanks
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Replacement ECU chips are not just encased resistors. They must replicate all of the functions of the ECU they are replacing. The firmware programming is modified to advance timing, change fuel delivery, etc. However, few if any can optimize the cars performance/economy better than the manufacturers who have put millions of dollars into R&D to accomplish this.
However, I agree with NYKnick101 - you just wasted your money.
However, I agree with NYKnick101 - you just wasted your money.
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Replacement ECU chips are not just encased resistors. They must replicate all of the functions of the ECU they are replacing. The firmware programming is modified to advance timing, change fuel delivery, etc. However, few if any can optimize the cars performance/economy better than the manufacturers who have put millions of dollars into R&D to accomplish this.
However, I agree with NYKnick101 - you just wasted your money.
However, I agree with NYKnick101 - you just wasted your money.
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But thanks bro
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Hey need some feedback. We pay $5.10 a gallon for gas here. I've been looking to alternatives to save gas. I've bought an Performance chip on eBay and was doing some reach online and got mix reviews with the installation of the chips.. I would like to know is an ECU really a gas saver and if any one has one installed.. Some people complained about the chip screwing up the car computer and would like some feedback and views on performance chips..
I'm including the link for one that I got but very hesitant to install on any of my Lexus vehicles..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141272278998...84.m1439.l2649
I'm including the link for one that I got but very hesitant to install on any of my Lexus vehicles..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141272278998...84.m1439.l2649
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I really don't understand... people that use fuel additives and remap ecu's etc thinks that it saves fuel. To me the injectors are still injecting the same amount of fuel in the cylinders.. its all about the way you drive. I also don't believe that super burns less than regular.
Correct me if im wrong someone.
Correct me if im wrong someone.
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Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQWRioDZJtw
Neither of which are worth buying!