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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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performance computer chip?

Are computer chips all theyre cracked up to be? Like a stage 3?
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Re: performance computer chip?

Not from what I've read on here. Better to spend money on good parts that will boost power. Once you start adding some power to stock engine, you need a custom tune anyways.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Re: performance computer chip?

thanx Appreciate it. Anyone else have an opinion? i just like to get alot of vews instead of just one.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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Re: performance computer chip?

From everything I have read/seen/experienced, the "performance" chips really don't do much. You would be far better off investing in the equipment to burn your own chips, once you get to the point in your mods that it becomes necessary. Most of the stuff (except the laptop) can be had for about the price of one of those performance chips.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Re: performance computer chip?

ok np then i wont get a chip , i dont intend on doing much because its my daily driver
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