G36 Shooter
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I see these advertised anyone use one? are they worth it? $69.00
GForce Chip
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chill
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If there's one thing I've learned it's that our ECU is a learning ECU. So basically if you ad the chip you can notice a difference at first, then over time the ECU will bring itself back to where it was before. It will adjust back to normal.
You could get it "flashed" to new parameters, but it is expensive, involves sending your to them to do, or finding one to send... and you will have to use 93 octane afterwards. There are members here that have done this, and I'm sure will chime in to explain this better.
For me, NOT WORTH IT, even at 70.00.
sorry to burst your bubble
You could get it "flashed" to new parameters, but it is expensive, involves sending your to them to do, or finding one to send... and you will have to use 93 octane afterwards. There are members here that have done this, and I'm sure will chime in to explain this better.
For me, NOT WORTH IT, even at 70.00.
sorry to burst your bubble
G36 Shooter
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No, you didn't burst my bubble I just wanted input before I spent hard earned money on a gimmick, thanks.
chill
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Check here and see if you like it... http://www.bgperformancepcm.com/#jeep
I think you need to let them know if you have upgradded headers and things like exhaust and intake too.
Good luck \\
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I had a reprogram with my 2 turbo VW's and it was well worth it. But, they were turbo though.
I think you need to let them know if you have upgradded headers and things like exhaust and intake too.
Good luck \\
/I had a reprogram with my 2 turbo VW's and it was well worth it. But, they were turbo though.
MTN GTO
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So, no updates to this????
QuickSilver
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Engine chips, including the G-Force, are the topic of much discussion on my Challenger forum and the consensus opinion there is that all engine chips are hype at best. There are no shortcuts for tuners and an engine chip in the best scenario will not damage your engine. Installing a chip could also void your powertrain warranty (if your Jeep still has one) and your service manager will detect it when they scan your OBDII, so just a heads-up.
MTN GTO
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Well, I installed a G-Force chip over the weekend. Will report findings after the 100 mile 'learning curve' the ECU has to perform. Hoping for the best....something's gotta give me some extra 'oomph'.
tjkj2002
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Light a fart,will give you more then that chip will.
martin_metal_88
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More fun at least.
MTN GTO
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Sorry, TJKJ- I don't want to singe any butt hairs on this deal....I was really looking for something to add any MPGs, if that's possible!
martin_metal_88
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Take care of it, keep the RPM below 2000 rpm as much as possible, don't start to fast. Usual trick of hypermiling, nothing much more to do.
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Actually opening that throttle up will gain the best mpg's.That "take 10 miles to get to 5mph" crap is unsafe and builds carbon in the intake which will reduce mpg's greatly after some time.Do the old "italian" tune up once a week,AKA run the piss out of the engine for 30-60mins which means full throttle,redline shifts(well close) and higher speeds(legal of course:icon_cool: ) to help keep the carbon build up low.
martin_metal_88
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Yeah you got me there, I forget to mention to ''clean'' the engine once in a while, and it's so much fun don't get me wrong I was not saying don't get over 2000 while getting to speed that would be dumb unless you're in a 20 MPH zone. Just don't drive like tanner faust.
don't get me wrong I was not saying don't get over 2000 while getting to speed that would be dumb unless you're in a 20 MPH zone. Just don't drive like tanner faust.MTN GTO
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I am noticing an increase in mileage and performance. More giddyup in mid-range RPMs, seems like the engine is running better overall. More power at speed going uphill, with the ability to accelerate.
Yeah you got me there, I forget to mention to ''clean'' the engine once in a while, and it's so much fun
once in a while????
How about at the very least once a day
Mines hit the rev limiter 4 times just today and I haven't been 15 miles from home
MTN GTO
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Well, I have no problem at either end of the RPM range, I find it easier to 'hypermile' with a manual ******. Cruising through the boroughs at 30 MPH in 5th gear @ 1k RPMs is much more controllable, and the mileage at that point is great. 'Blowing it out' is much more fun with a stick than an automatic.
