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Is the hypertech chip worth it?

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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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Is the hypertech chip worth it?

I would buy a used one off Thirdgen for 25, should I do it?
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Re: Is the hypertech chip worth it?

I had a Hypertech chip in the '80s and I think the only thing it did was increase the rev limit and turn the fan on earlier. Other than that, meh.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Re: Is the hypertech chip worth it?

So in your opinion its not worth it?
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