Anyone know anything about a chip upgrade pros/cons?

 

a chip ius just burned for one program, its not adaptable like a standalone unit ie, TEC, haltech, hondata etc....

 

I'm just looking for ways to increase hp and wondered if that was an option, I guess there isn't much to do to help my brick, I have intake and Pro1 Muffler I guess a header and full exhaust system could help If boost is possible that would be nice, but out of my budget I'm sure

Any suggestions


[Modified by Raisn_Hell, 8:25 PM 4/26/2002]

 

well how far do you want to go, first tell me which year/gen

 

check his sig

 

It's a 6th gen sedan w/18" KMC chrome wheels (I know, I know wheels = slow and they aren't anyone heres preference) so I know it's not gonna be the fastest. I just want the most hp I can get w/o going too extreme like NOS I'd like to keep the car for a while.

 

omg 6th gen

sell it.......

 

Thanks for the encouragement Seriously, so I should just go for a nice clean looking car cuz I don't like rice either.


[Modified by Raisn_Hell, 10:27 PM 4/26/2002]

 

Chip for honda cars really don't do that much! Dont get a chip especially if you’re planning to do forced induction because a chip will lean out your car!!

 

Aopsunshine is right. I've talked to people who have bought the chip and found it was identical to the one they had.I recommend a standalone unit such as Misa suggested. Even an Apex'i VAFC would be way better.

 

yeah chips are not that great on imports, but they seem to work great on those audi's that come with turbos from the factory. audi's can make like 40-50 hp with just an upgraded chip!(i think the chip raises boost PSI and some other engine settings).

 

Thanks for your advice, I guess boost is the only way to go

Anything special I should do to the engine to accomodate for the turbo or does the stock engine have the capability to host the turbo kit?


[Modified by Raisn_Hell, 9:32 AM 4/29/2002]

 

plenty

 

Plenty as in capability or as in mods.

 

mods man, mostly to the fuel system, and a good engine management system as well


there is only so much you can throw at the internals

the key being the fuel system and the engine management

 

Thanks for all of your advice , b/c I know the easy basics but I'm an engine buff by no means sounds like I better start savin'$ now.

 

If your looking to go F/I, you must allow your engine to breath better with an aftermarket intake and exhaust. Also, a header if your not going turbo. That would be a good start.

 

I have aftermarket intake, but not a full exhaust system just Pro1 muffler I didn't have the money at the time, what brand header do you recommend

 

4-1 with 2.5" collector and no cat or o2 sensors in the exhaust path. They dont exist so a simple 4-2-1 has to do.

 

Thanks, BTW what's wrong w/Hippies?

 

Gee whiz I dunno whats the matter with the tree-hugging, cork-soled, bead-sucking, tofu-loving, patchouli-stinking dirty hippies.....

 

They do smell bad don't they

 

you dont use an intake with a turbo. the intercooler piping takes its place. your stock engine will do fine with a turbo if you only run about 6 lbs of boost. you can run 9 on a stock motor but not daily. intake and headers arent **** compared to a turbo. i started with intake and headers and i got my *** kicked by my friends prelude. now i have a turbo and i beat the prelude. if you get a kit and run the stock boost on it you'll be fine without upgrading anything. i've had my kit for about 4 weeks now and havent touched anything except new plugs. it would be good to get ignition, plug wires, fuel pump, and a few other things but you dont have to have them

 

You dont need an aftermarket intake huh? You can just run the stock airbox and intake arm? Really? Please, tell me more.

 

lol I can see the stock intake arm right now in my mind with boost. Streaching and bloating until it eventually just goes *POP*