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11-29-2014, 09:28 AM

arcaro

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Performance Chip

Hi:
Has anyone tried installing one of those performance chips that supposedly gives better gas mileage and horsepower?

11-29-2014, 09:21 PM

emetdw

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Have a link? Most are scams. The ones that work are actual PCM tunes and cost $$$.

11-29-2014, 09:31 PM

woodwardsh3

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I seen a show on tv awhile ago they took them apart and it was just a LED light or 2 and a resistor that did nothing, they had 3 or 4 different brands and all were a rip off.
save your money and get a tune

11-30-2014, 09:43 PM

Mule

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I installed a Diablo tune on my 09 SUT. It was pricey, but improved acceleration considerably. Gas mileage went up from 10 to 11.5 avg.

12-01-2014, 12:40 AM

TAINTER

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As other have said they are snake oil.

Stick with a PCM tune if you have an I5 or a SuperChips programmer if you have an Alpha.

12-01-2014, 06:43 AM

ODIMUS

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I have one in my Expy, an SCT...i have up to 8 different tunes...it can read and clear codes and also is a 4" back up camera screen...I may get one for the H3 if they make one... ...in my opinion it is worth it...