• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Do i need a chip burned

  • Thread starter Thread starter bluelx347
  • Start date Start date Aug 14, 2004

bluelx347

Member
Jan 14, 2004
61
0
7
chicago
Aug 14, 2004
#1
  • Aug 14, 2004
  • #1
I have recently dropped a 347 stroker with a mild cam in my 90 mustang and am wondering if I will need a chip burned for my car. Next year i am planning on getting a stand alone system and do not want to spend the money on getting a chip burned if i do not need to. Will my car run okay without one.

Thank you
 

TT91

Active Member
May 23, 2003
1,536
0
36
Paramus, NJ
Aug 14, 2004
#2
  • Aug 14, 2004
  • #2
NO, the stock ecu will handle it fine. Good luck
 
Z

Zombietime

New Member
May 9, 2004
86
0
0
Aug 14, 2004
#3
  • Aug 14, 2004
  • #3
bluelx347 said:
I have recently dropped a 347 stroker with a mild cam in my 90 mustang and am wondering if I will need a chip burned for my car. Next year i am planning on getting a stand alone system and do not want to spend the money on getting a chip burned if i do not need to. Will my car run okay without one.

Thank you
Click to expand...

yes, get it tuned for optimal performance. a dyno tune with a wideband o2 sensor is your best bet.
 

bln92cpe

New Member
Dec 15, 2003
158
0
0
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 14, 2004
#4
  • Aug 14, 2004
  • #4
I have a 306 with an e cam and a strim blower My chip was the old big box type. I took the car to Swansons performance and they put a chip the size of a watch in there and were able to bring up everything on a computer and check the leanness or if it was too rich and dynoed at 435 HP. Thats my 02..I think siresureshot is the most experienced guy on here so if your naturally aspirated you should be fine..Matt
 

Grn92LX

Fidanza Man!
Founding Member
Jan 14, 2001
6,819
64
129
New York
Aug 14, 2004
#5
  • Aug 14, 2004
  • #5
No, you do NOT need to spend the money. Save for the tuning device your planning on buying. Chips do NOT always make more power. I had one made for my car and out it came after 2 weeks. Its collecting dust on my shelf because the shop that did it blows. I hope it burns down
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

T
Oil burning on my recently buil 302
  • The blk67
  • May 15, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
237
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 15, 2026
Noobz347
B
Electrical Why does my fox body keep frying eecs
  • brandyn200
  • Jun 20, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
8
Views
483
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 25, 2026
AeroCoupe
W
Front ATS brakes with Taurus rear brakes. Full parts needed?
  • Wagonized
  • Sep 24, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
269
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Sep 25, 2026
General karthief
Surging/stalling! problem or tune?
  • djj62478
  • Oct 4, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
11
Views
364
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 14, 2026
KRUISR
I
Engine Help requested in identifying how to resolve engine light issue
  • Ianslaney
  • Oct 4, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
169
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Oct 4, 2026
Bullitt347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?