SLR chip can somone help
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SLR chip can somone help
so this site says they have this chip can somone check it out and tell me if its BS or not
http://slrmotorsports.com/shop/l/Lex...ance-Chip.html
here is the link thanks
http://slrmotorsports.com/shop/l/Lex...ance-Chip.html
here is the link thanks
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I wouldn't risk it. That looks like a plug and play, not a plug and program. My experience has been that you use your existing chip and can alter the programming according to how you want to tune it.
For example, on the one I use, it asks things like if you have a low temp thermostat, if you want to change shift points to xx, what size your wheels/tires are (for calibration) etc...
That one seems like a generic setting "for your car" but how does it know what has been done suspension wise? What if you changed the intake and exhaust? A power programmer asks you this and from there will customize your car to the settings you want according to what you chose. And it won't over do it - meaning, it wont' apply something if it is not compatible to what you put into it.
You can also deprogram it and store the info into the hand held programmer and put it back to stock, so that you can 'legalize' your car for smog. Takes all of 15 mins to apply.
And FYI power programmers usually cost around $350 depending upon application.
So yeah. I wouldn't trust that. Not with a car of our caliber.
For example, on the one I use, it asks things like if you have a low temp thermostat, if you want to change shift points to xx, what size your wheels/tires are (for calibration) etc...
That one seems like a generic setting "for your car" but how does it know what has been done suspension wise? What if you changed the intake and exhaust? A power programmer asks you this and from there will customize your car to the settings you want according to what you chose. And it won't over do it - meaning, it wont' apply something if it is not compatible to what you put into it.
You can also deprogram it and store the info into the hand held programmer and put it back to stock, so that you can 'legalize' your car for smog. Takes all of 15 mins to apply.
And FYI power programmers usually cost around $350 depending upon application.
So yeah. I wouldn't trust that. Not with a car of our caliber.
Last edited by Micaiah; Nov 17, 2010 at 09:20 PM.
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Other than what I had previously posted, can you elaborate please? I'm sure there is more than my point of view. That way others who are watching this thread can learn.
There remains absolutely no chip, programmer, or other ECU modifier for the USDM 2IS.
(though everytime this comes up someone usually mentions somebody they know who is working on one, from whom we then never hear anything again)
A closed-loop piggyback system could work for altering A/F mix at least, but previous research suggests you won't get more than maybe 5-10 hp out of it for the cost and effort on an NA car.... likewise a couple folks have mentioned since the system goes open loop at WOT an AFC could be useful there (but would otherwise get tuned back out by the stock ECU) in non-WOT driving).
(though everytime this comes up someone usually mentions somebody they know who is working on one, from whom we then never hear anything again)
A closed-loop piggyback system could work for altering A/F mix at least, but previous research suggests you won't get more than maybe 5-10 hp out of it for the cost and effort on an NA car.... likewise a couple folks have mentioned since the system goes open loop at WOT an AFC could be useful there (but would otherwise get tuned back out by the stock ECU) in non-WOT driving).
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A closed-loop piggyback system could work for altering A/F mix at least, but previous research suggests you won't get more than maybe 5-10 hp out of it for the cost and effort on an NA car.... likewise a couple folks have mentioned since the system goes open loop at WOT an AFC could be useful there (but would otherwise get tuned back out by the stock ECU) in non-WOT driving).
Muscle cars are much more fun and easier to tune.
Last edited by Micaiah; Nov 18, 2010 at 08:49 AM.
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The only people who have moderately figured it out is Tom's Racing. And they want you to send the car to them for their supercharger. Everything else are throttle piggy backs which don't do a whole lot other than trigger the throttle to more open than what you intended it to be... if they work. These will kill you if you live in a snow ridden area. These do not add power. They cant' adjust air/fuels, the can't adjust cam timing, they can't adjust ignition timing, they can't do jack ****. Buy one and see for yourself. Even the Tom's controller does this. That thing is $70. Same price for a Diablo and for a Daihatsu. Think about that. I can make you a throttle controller that'll work just as well.
Take a brick, and tie it to your right foot XD
Muscle cars are much easier to tune because they aren't 100% electronically controlled.
Take a brick, and tie it to your right foot XD
Muscle cars are much easier to tune because they aren't 100% electronically controlled.
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