hot chip

[powered_by_sonoma]

does anyone try these ? http://cgi.ebay.ca/HOT-CHIP-S10-2-5-...2em118Q2el1247

[lesterl]

sounds like a good deal, never tried one, if you do, post back and let us know what it did for your fuel econ and power.

[Steady Eddie]

hmmm..
I wonder if this chip modder would be so kind as to let you really know what programming he actually changed?? I mean, to let you know BEFORE you spent any money..

Most of them (that I have fooled with) REQUIRE Premium Gas because the chip has modified timing advance tables built into it and the use of Regular Unleaded gas makes the engine ping and knock like crazy...in both instances, when I used them, I wound up switching back to the OE chip and looking elsewhere for a boost...like the 180* t-stat, CAI, and more base timing...

[s10-den]

I dunno, but that dude selling them is as honest as they come.helped me out on a couple of my v8 trucks!!wonder why he dont have them for a 92-93???

[slowteg97]

hey like his ad says no hassel refund. that right there is enough to make me wanna try it out for a week and see whats up. i spoke with him a few months ago he makes 2 types of chips for the 2.5 from what i remember. it looks like his price dropped alittle to.

[lesterl]

cooler stat might help with the pinging with regular or mid grade gasoline and the chip.

[slowteg97]

k so heres the update on the chip i got one today and installed it and took it for alil ride to the bank. the truck instantly feels like it will get out of its own way now and is very peppy, now i know the ecu will take a few days to relearn the new program and it will get alil better as far as the increase in fuel mileage that is claimed idk yet i do have a full tank so i will keep you posted with mileage.

[lesterl]

Suhweet :-)

[s10-den]

cool,lets us know what happens with the power and mpg

[powered_by_sonoma]

so it relly makes a differance?

[ironduke2.5]

did u have to change to a cooler running stat and different octane gas?

[s10-den]

what that set you back total?and what else did you use other than the chip?

[bear76]

Anymore up-dates?

[bear76]

BTW, how did you remove your computer to change the chip? I don't want to break anything trying to find the numbers on it for the guy at hot-chip's.

[s10-den]

just unscrew the one bolt that holds it in, pull it down from the dash and look on the computer for the number, and to get to the chip, unscrew the 2 bolts on the little cover plate.....

[powered_by_sonoma]

we want more info please

[slowteg97]

ok so heres alil udate on the chip and fuel mileage i havent been driving to much but so far im 160 miles into my tank and still have half a tank which is way better then what i was gettin.

[coloRADo_S10]

keep us posted. we are all drewling at the mouth to find out if this chip is worth it.

[slowteg97]

for the hundred bux its worth it ya know, ive seen people spend more and get less.

[s10-den]

like me...lol

[lesterl]

Quote: Originally Posted by slowteg97

for the hundred bux its worth it ya know, ive seen people spend more and get less.

Hey, Waddaya Tryin to Say? :-)

[bud_one]

I've had the chip in mine for about 3 months and it's the best investment i've put into the truck. i'm running mid grade 89 octane and it's getting 24-26 mpg hwy where it used to get 21-23 - you can put the 180 degree thermostat and run regular 87, but so far so good with the 89 octane. Where before on the hwy if i was cruising at 65-70 and wanted to go around somebody , i'd have to down shift to 4th and nail it, i now just give it more gas , it'll run 80-85 all day with out hesitating now.

[slowteg97]

yea bud one those are the same results ive have had with mine, guess the guy at hot chips really know what he's doin.

[89-S-Dime]

I've been running the chip for years, when I got mine they were only $70.00, next to bigger cam it was my best mod hands down.
If you have any questions contact Brian from Harrischips (AKA TBICHIPS)

[92 s10 project]

This thing sounds pretty good, waiting for him to get more for a '92.

[lesterl]

Making even someone like me be interested.

[powered_by_sonoma]

does he have chip for 93??.. do we need to ride and higher gaz octane or 87 is ok whitout danger?

[92 s10 project]

Hes out of stock on the '92 and up chips...

[92 s10 project]

FYI, I just talked to Brian, and the '92 and up chips will no longer be made because of lack of demand. He also plans to discontinue the other years once he runs out also, so get em while they're still available.

[coloRADo_S10]

Anyone know where the 4 number code is that he needs to find out which engine it is???

[coloRADo_S10]

anyone know where the original chip is located?

[coloRADo_S10]

Nevermind i found it and also just bought a chip from Brian. That guy is on his toes.

[fubar4774]

So I race an automatic 2.5 as some of you may know and I get told I am an idiot for it but as of tonight I ran 3 tenths of a second slower than the leader until I hit the wall. But anyways I purchased one of these chips and it didn't do anything to make the truck faster. My time was the exact same with no change in anything. Lol I may get better gas mileage but no faster from the chip. I did get a pretty big gain from unplugging my o2 sensor because I was running lean. Hopefully this chip just takes a while to show its potential. The guy selling is a very nice guy to deal with.

[89-S-Dime]

what chip did you get? he makes two for the 2.5.......one is the hot chip and the other is a race chip.

[coloRADo_S10]

Quote: Originally Posted by fubar4774

So I race an automatic 2.5 as some of you may know and I get told I am an idiot for it but as of tonight I ran 3 tenths of a second slower than the leader until I hit the wall. But anyways I purchased one of these chips and it didn't do anything to make the truck faster. My time was the exact same with no change in anything. Lol I may get better gas mileage but no faster from the chip. I did get a pretty big gain from unplugging my o2 sensor because I was running lean. Hopefully this chip just takes a while to show its potential. The guy selling is a very nice guy to deal with.

i had a good response to the chip. i went from 28mpg to 31 but it took a little for the comp to catch up and recalibrate. also, got a ton more juice in 5th gear. im impressed with it. maybe u should talk to Brian and find out whats up with it. maybe its cus of the auto???