Superchip?

mustangfiveo198

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I have a 89 GT 5.0 with 115,000 miles, I am installing underdrive pulleys right now, I was wondering if it is worth it to get a chip for my stang with that many miles on it.
Any inputs would be good.
Thanks

 

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Highbredcloud

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Definately not worht the money on a stock 5.0L...nothing an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and adjusting the timing won't take care off...

 

mustangfiveo198

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Highbred,
Thanks alot, now tell me alittle more about adjusting the timing................and anything else I can do.
Thanks alot.

 

OLDJUNK93

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don't buy one. i had one for four years and it screwed my computer up. made the car run like crap. worked good at first but after a few years started causing all kinds of problems.

 

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thompsonsd

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I got a custom burned chip a little while ago, didn't notice much difference and then after about 2 weeks my computer burned out! Total waste of about $400!!

 

mustangfiveo198

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• Mar 7, 2004

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OK,
I see getting a chip is a waste, can someone give me some info on the timing thing?
Thanks alot.

 

HyPer-50

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From what I've heard, chips are pretty much worthless until you get forced induction.. til then, put the money torwards something else, plenty of things to upgrade = )

 

Gearbanger 101

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mustangfiveo198 said:

OK,
I see getting a chip is a waste, can someone give me some info on the timing thing?
Thanks alot.

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I could explain it myself....but why when I can rip it off from another web site and save myself all kinds of typing.
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/71.shtml

 

bmo37

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yeah chips are pretty much useless until you need one with lets say a heavly moddied stang or like stated forced induction. Also afpr are pretty ueless to the ome mechainc unless you can get time on a dyno and use wideband o2's to tune your cars fuel pressure for optimun power. timing is best set anywhere around 10-16degrees btdc.