Thinking of getting a chip

[Pro-Hawk]

I also don't believe those chips that some places sell for the 2.3L Turbo that claim you can make 300 hp with just the chip.

I didin't think your VAM would even support 300hp+ I heard to make 300 rwhp on a 2.3T you would have to do something like a MAF conversion or some kind of SDS etc?

I just feel that 250.00 bux is best used else where on stuff like a bottle or a ported head

 

[mr_woodster]

I didin't think your VAM would even support 300hp+ I heard to make 300 rwhp on a 2.3T you would have to do something like a MAF conversion or some kind of SDS etc?

I just feel that 250.00 bux is best used else where on stuff like a bottle or a ported head

Its do-able ,has been done, and quite a few guys running around with that setup. Usually (like you stated) at that level and above guys have tuner's (maf upgrades) or standalones (2-3 bar map).

 

[Touring23]

Thinking about getting a chip?

This was taken from Superchips' Product Return Policy page at http://www.superchips.com/html/products/returnpolicy.htm:

If for any reason during the first 30 days after purchase you are dissatisfied with the quality of this product you may return it for a full refund of the purchase price (up to MSRP) less the shipping costs. You will be asked to provide a Proof of Purchase. Put the product back in its original packaging and return the product to the place of purchase. Your refund will be made as soon as possible and in the same manner as your payment was made.

If you don't dyno +9/+16, send it back with a copy of the dyno sheets and the dyno bill.

 

[Pro-Hawk]

If you don't dyno +9/+16, send it back with a copy of the dyno sheets and the dyno bill.

A dyno is the only way you're going to notice 9hp on a 2.3L Also if you only gain 3-5hp they're probaly going to consider that product working and zero refund for you

 

[Red_LX]

Superchips ain't gonna pay your damn dyno bill. They'll give you back the money for the chip and take out about $10 for shipping, that's it.

 

[93GreenLX]

Look it was all supposed to be a joke because of a buddy of mine claiming he got like 20 HP TO THE WHEELS. I was making fun of him and he told me I'm the only person who doesn't think it will work.

 

[Bearded Forever]

I haven't seen anyone on here with one though. I KNOW Superchips makes one( I think...lol) And is claiming 9HP and 16 ft/lbs TQ at the flywheel. Anyone done any research or have any thoughts on this

Which equals 2 hp and 6 ft/lbs TQ to the wheels.

 

[93GreenLX]

I hace an auto so more like 1 hp and 3 ft/lbs lol

 

[Tom in Tacoma]

Lemme chime in here for a minute...

I've been running my trucks with Superchips since '98. I know that's no comparison with our beloved 2.3's but I gotta say this about Superchips - they do what they claim.

You can expect a 10% increase in hp and torque (yes, I've dyno'ed both my trucks before and after). Most people will also report a 1-2mpg increase in fuel mileage (not enough to offset the increased price of premium fuel though). But the biggest benefit, and the original reason for me buying a Superchip, was in tidying up the automatic tranny's shifting.

I'm currently running Superchip's 'Flip-Chip' that allow me to switch between 87 and 92 Octane programs on my '01 5.4L Supercrew. With the chip (and a few other goodies) I've surprised more than a few import owners...

But I agree - don't bother putting it on a N/A 2.3L. The turbo'd version, however, is another story - I'd do that in a heartbeat and would have if I had only known about Superchips when I owned my '85 XR3ti.