A question about ADS and other chips.

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Feb 1, 2001 | 12:16 AM

transampwr

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From: Wood Dale, IL, USA

Car: 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra

Engine: 4.6L DOHC Supercharged

Transmission: T-56

Axle/Gears: 3.55

A question about ADS and other chips.

Are those chips even worth buying? I've heard that they do virtually no good and cost and arm and a leg. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated because I am considering an ADS SuperChip but I want to make sure that my car will not be injured because of it. "*sniff* It's my baby! *sniff*"

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Feb 1, 2001 | 12:26 AM

Kevin91Z

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From: Orange, SoCal

Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am

Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners

Transmission: Tremec T56

Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73

Save your money, those chips arent worth it.

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Feb 1, 2001 | 12:31 AM

Grim Reaper

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From: The Bone Yard

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Engine: 666 c.i.

What Kevin said.

Feb 1, 2001 | 12:40 AM

transampwr

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From: Wood Dale, IL, USA

Car: 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra

Engine: 4.6L DOHC Supercharged

Transmission: T-56

Axle/Gears: 3.55

Y'see! That's kinda what I thought, they are overrated and rediculouly over-priced (at least $145 for a TPI one.)

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It's all fun and games 'till someone looses an eye....then it's fun you can't see!!
-------------------------
1987 Pontiac Trans Am
-305 cid motor
-700-R4 Transmission
-2.73 Posi Rear End
-K&N Air Filter
-Flowmaster 40 series
Muffler
-Yokohama Tires
-GTA Wheels
-3" Exhaust Tips
-180 degree Thermostat
-JVC Head Unit w/ Kicker subs!
-And a COOL LOOKING Flowmaster sticker on the dash!
WOO-HOO!!
*Long live the F-Body!*

Feb 1, 2001 | 01:23 AM

Grim Reaper

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From: The Bone Yard

Car: Death Mobile

Engine: 666 c.i.

There is another post on this subject a few lines down on this board. Read it for more information about what it does and does not do.

Feb 1, 2001 | 06:54 PM

MikeT 88IROC350

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From: Guilford, NY

Car: 1988 IROC-Z

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: 700R4 w/TransGo

Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt w/3.73s

I also have the ADS superchip. Paid 100 bucks for it from Summit about 7 years ago. I thought it made a difference then, but it was also my first basic mod.
I have compared the programming of their chip to my stock GM chip. They did make some changes, but very small ones. If I only knew then what I know now. Time to do some real chip programming!!!

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