racing chips

pony power1 · 06-17-2007, 08:06 PM

i was thinking of the sct performance chip of my mustang and what'd to know if theres better ones that will give more power for a round the same price.

MattJ · 06-17-2007, 08:07 PM

SCT is the way to go.

pony power1 · 06-17-2007, 08:14 PM

ok thanks i was just making sure

WaterDR · 06-17-2007, 08:29 PM

Chips don't make power, the program on the chip does. A tuner can put any program on any chip so long as they work with that brand.

SCT is one of the best if not THE best.

pony power1 · 06-17-2007, 08:35 PM

do i have to go to a place to tune it?

WaterDR · 06-17-2007, 08:46 PM

Well that depends. You have TWO options.

ONE - Get a "mail-order" tune. This is when the tuner put a standard tune on it. As long as your car is stock, or close to stock, you can get away with this. These tunes are based on dozens or even hundreds of dynos on the same car.

TWO - Get a dyno tune. This is when the tuner puts the car on a dyno and measures your a/f etc.... The tune will be completely custom for your car. For a modified car, this is the only good option. For a stock car, you are paying extra money and not really gaining much.

Now, if your car is stock, but you have plans down the road for big mods like a blower etc..., you may want to just get a mail-order tune now. BUT, use a chip brand that your local tuner uses, so you don't have to buy a different chip later.

pony power1 · 06-17-2007, 08:52 PM

i think ill go with 2 thanks for the help

Cheddarbob · 06-17-2007, 09:53 PM

IMO all tuners are the same
diablosport is another option

v6'stang · 06-18-2007, 04:22 PM

Sct Ftw

06-17-2007, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
pony power1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97	racing chips i was thinking of the sct performance chip of my mustang and what'd to know if theres better ones that will give more power for a round the same price.

06-17-2007, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	SCT is the way to go. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

06-17-2007, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	Chips don't make power, the program on the chip does. A tuner can put any program on any chip so long as they work with that brand. SCT is one of the best if not THE best. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

06-17-2007, 08:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	Well that depends. You have TWO options. ONE - Get a "mail-order" tune. This is when the tuner put a standard tune on it. As long as your car is stock, or close to stock, you can get away with this. These tunes are based on dozens or even hundreds of dynos on the same car. TWO - Get a dyno tune. This is when the tuner puts the car on a dyno and measures your a/f etc.... The tune will be completely custom for your car. For a modified car, this is the only good option. For a stock car, you are paying extra money and not really gaining much. Now, if your car is stock, but you have plans down the road for big mods like a blower etc..., you may want to just get a mail-order tune now. BUT, use a chip brand that your local tuner uses, so you don't have to buy a different chip later. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

06-17-2007, 09:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA/ Putney, VT Posts: 2,101	IMO all tuners are the same diablosport is another option __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

06-17-2007, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
pony power1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97	ok thanks i was just making sure

06-17-2007, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
pony power1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97	do i have to go to a place to tune it?

06-17-2007, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
pony power1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97	i think ill go with 2 thanks for the help

06-18-2007, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
v6'stang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 936	Sct Ftw __________________ Mods: 17x9 black cobra wheels, BBK CAI, tru dual flowmasters, sct 4bank elim. chip, motive 3.73's, frpp t-lok. ...and the list grows.

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