Civic performance chip Good or Bad ?
 

I have been lookin at these chips on ebay and i was wondering if they are legit ? Do they real do what they say ? 7 - 20 hp increase for 40.00 dollars *wow*. Is it worth it to buy one ? What kinda history do some of you have with them ? https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emdgust.gif

Few links on ebay with the p-chip :

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...12965

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (bla1ne)
 

i dunno man liek they say wit alot of aftermarket parts sometimes u get what u pay for and it seems a lil to good to be true but hey they sell them electric turbos on ebay too sayin they werk.... http://images.honda-tech.com/set1//smile/emcrook.gif

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (dragboy)
 

Basically they give you a resistor that you use to fool the ECU into thinking that the air coming into the engine is colder then what it really is thus advancing timing.

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (1.8Tea)
 

Waste of money IMO. It might do more harm to you're motor then good.

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (EJ1_519)
 

Has anyone acctually had one of these installed, would u recommend it ?

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (EJ1_519)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EJ1_519 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Waste of money IMO. It might do more harm to you're motor then good.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea i dnut think it be a good idea for it i mean if u want just get a afc and tune it but wit a dx there is really no reason jsut save up and get a swap https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (dragboy)
 

i am going to do the mini me conversion real soon. How much Hp do you think i would have with a d16 head on a d15 block with H/E/I, ngk plugs ?

I have one. It made my car miss in the low gears but I could definately feel more power. If you get it make sure you have upgraded spark plugs and wires.

Re: (ng)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">from that second link you posted
In general, leaning out the fuel/oxygen ratio will cause a power loss, but fuel economy gain, conversely richening the mix will cause a slight (usually less than 1/2 mpg) reduction in fuel economy, but an increase in power. </TD></TR></TABLE>

that statement sorta makes me think those things are B.S....

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (bla1ne)
 

It's a waste of money, the only difference you will see is poor gas mileage.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emthdown.gif to ebay chips!

P.S. If you really wanted to do it you could just buy the resistor from radio shack for a buck. I'm still not recommending it!!!

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (bla1ne)
 

The only thing the ebay chips are good for is changing your vtec crossover(if u have vtec) and changing your rev limiter, but your motor will be runnin EXTREMELY RICH and lacking performance because of that!

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (bla1ne)
 

Please don't call that a "chip". Those things are a 15 cent resistor from radioshack wrapped in a fancy package. Check my link and make one for yourself:

http://www.installuniversity.c...d.htm

They are a poor method for increasing power.

Re: Civic performance chip Good or Bad ? (bla1ne)
 

Do not i repeat do not buy them those things are not worth the money, whats going to happen is that u will end up messing up sensor! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emsad.gif