SC430 Performance chip
SC430 Performance chip
Hiya. Noob here. I'm so happy to have found this site. Tons of good stuff here! I have an amethyst 02 SC430 & am finally looking to do some mods.
Anyway, I came across an ebay link while doing a search for subwoofers & dvd/rear camera mods. One link led to another & I found this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perfo...em350017633646
Anyone know whether this is legit?
Thx in advance!
Anyway, I came across an ebay link while doing a search for subwoofers & dvd/rear camera mods. One link led to another & I found this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perfo...em350017633646
Anyone know whether this is legit?
Thx in advance!
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yes, there are performance chips out there. but no, this one is fake. check his feedback and you'll see lots of complaints. real performance chips run around $300-$400. and for the sc430, i believe you have to send in your stock computer to have it reprogrammed. and 45+ hp is bs. expect more like 15-20.
yes, there are performance chips out there. but no, this one is fake. check his feedback and you'll see lots of complaints. real performance chips run around $300-$400. and for the sc430, i believe you have to send in your stock computer to have it reprogrammed. and 45+ hp is bs. expect more like 15-20.
and to OP, welcome to clublexus. but those are garbage
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I wont be the first.
http://www.jetchip.com/products.asp?...odel=1008#1008
Pole Position
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From: NM
that's the one i was thinking of too.
edit: i just googled it and the general consensus on other boards is that jet is a scam. in general, people say chips of any kind won't give you much performance boost unless your car is a turbo.
edit: i just googled it and the general consensus on other boards is that jet is a scam. in general, people say chips of any kind won't give you much performance boost unless your car is a turbo.
Last edited by Yes; Jan 29, 2008 at 12:20 PM.
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yep I was looking through the dyno runs and apart from the supra TT (50bhp) NA seemed to be only around 12 bhp increase. I sent them an email earlier.. see what they say.
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We do have an ECU upgrade available for your application. Since your ECU does not have an easily replaceable chip we do require that the ECU be sent to us for programming. Our ECU upgrade kit contains everything needed to pack and ship the ECU to us and includes complete instructions, ECU location chart and our programming specification sheet that you fill out so we know what upgrades have been done to the vehicle. Next day air shipping is included in 48 states only. Call JET for shipping rates to other locations. The part # to fit your vehicle is 65002, which retails for $399.00. The kit is available through JET directly or through any of our dealers.
Once we receive your ECU it will be programmed according to the vehicle specification sheet to optimize the fuel and timing curves for your specific modifications. For best results the ECU upgrade should be done after you complete all of your other upgrades so we can program specifically for them. We also recommend using at least 89 octane fuel due to the modified ignition advance. Horsepower gains will vary depending on how the vehicle is modified, but average gains are 8-10 horsepower to the drive wheels.
We do have an ECU upgrade available for your application. Since your ECU does not have an easily replaceable chip we do require that the ECU be sent to us for programming. Our ECU upgrade kit contains everything needed to pack and ship the ECU to us and includes complete instructions, ECU location chart and our programming specification sheet that you fill out so we know what upgrades have been done to the vehicle. Next day air shipping is included in 48 states only. Call JET for shipping rates to other locations. The part # to fit your vehicle is 65002, which retails for $399.00. The kit is available through JET directly or through any of our dealers.
Once we receive your ECU it will be programmed according to the vehicle specification sheet to optimize the fuel and timing curves for your specific modifications. For best results the ECU upgrade should be done after you complete all of your other upgrades so we can program specifically for them. We also recommend using at least 89 octane fuel due to the modified ignition advance. Horsepower gains will vary depending on how the vehicle is modified, but average gains are 8-10 horsepower to the drive wheels.
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yup i have one like that from the "juiceboxcompany" off ebay i paid 40 buck for and he had 98% feedback with like 12000 feedback. and let me tell you its is bs. i even opend it up and its just two wires going through as a positive to negative. its bs!! trust me, you want do mod your chip go to jet performance
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