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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Car: 83' S-10, 91' Camaro RS
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Performance chips

im thinking about putting a performance chip in my 91 RS with a 305. if anyone has done this to there car id like to know how it worked out and what kind of chip you'd recommend
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 04:02 AM
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Re: Performance chips

Check out TPICHIPS.Net
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Re: Performance chips

Site doesn't exist?
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Re: Performance chips

tbichips.com or tpichips.com Brian Harris on both
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Re: Performance chips

Advance your timing from stock 0* to around 6-10*. Install a lower temp fan switch in the passenger side head. Install either a 160 or 180* thermostat. Save lots of money and get the same benefit of a "performance chip" mail order or over the internet.

However, only with a custom chip can you get rid of the TBI speed limiter at 110 MPH. (yes you can do the "cut the VSS signal with a switch" mod as described in the tech articles but that's not the "right" way to do it.)
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Car: 89' IROC-Z
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Re: Performance chips

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Advance your timing from stock 0* to around 6-10*. Install a lower temp fan switch in the passenger side head. Install either a 160 or 180* thermostat. Save lots of money and get the same benefit of a "performance chip" mail order or over the internet.

However, only with a custom chip can you get rid of the TBI speed limiter at 110 MPH. (yes you can do the "cut the VSS signal with a switch" mod as described in the tech articles but that's not the "right" way to do it.)
So on my 700R4 the VSS is disconnected hanging. Found this out but didnt have problems with the trans? It'll be hooked back up when I get back to the maro.

But I plan to go 4* above stock. I have a Stage 2 Stewart Pump, 180 Stat, Royal Purple Coolant Additive and 2300CFM Electric fan with 185on and 170off switch. I think Im good to go.

This should also help me pass emissions as some have even stated and showed (graphs but cant find) more power, more torque (really only thing that matters), and improved gas mileage as well as lowered emissions as this will help burn the fuel as well.

Correct kris or am I trailing off?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Re: Performance chips

Originally Posted by I H8 WWD
So on my 700R4 the VSS is disconnected hanging. Found this out but didnt have problems with the trans? It'll be hooked back up when I get back to the maro.
I'm surprised it doesn't stall (or come close) when getting off the throttle at a stop. Lots of little things depend on that to be connected.

Getting a chip adapter, burner and a laptop to DIY it is the best way in the long run.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Re: Performance chips

Well, I have only driven it 3 miles since I bought it in 2006. So I might not have had much experience with the problem.

Thanks for letting me know the symptoms though. A lot of my camaro will be new for 09, and 3 years well worth it.
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