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Old 02-04-08, 09:50 PM
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Default Performance Chip mod for gs350

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PERFO...mZ360018522404

Anyone brave enough to try this?
Old 02-04-08, 09:53 PM
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You really think that will work ??
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please, not again.....
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At least he asked before buying. I hope.
Old 02-04-08, 10:04 PM
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its crazy how many that guy has sold though. lol
Old 02-04-08, 10:48 PM
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you mind as well get a flux capacitor and travel in time
Old 02-05-08, 12:28 AM
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does anyone know the performance mod really work? would it damage my car if i get it?
Old 02-05-08, 12:55 AM
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DO NOT BUY RUBBISH LIKE THAT! Come on guys. You own a Lexus, not a Hyundai or Kia.
Old 02-05-08, 01:10 AM
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do it and tell us after you dyno your car..you might be on to something, if it works you'll be a hero on here. DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Performance mod chips do work. They usually modify the stock fuel maps to a more aggressive level yielding more power. As for the one in that link, it looks like crap and I'm pretty sure it's crap. A quality mod chip would most likely cost a few hundred dollars at least. Something less than $10 is more likely some sort of resistor only.
Old 02-05-08, 04:36 PM
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holy crap. there is not a chip in the world that would give a n/a engine 60+ hp boost from its stock tuning..
Old 02-05-08, 08:22 PM
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hmm.....I wonder if this really works...
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This is the greatest mod for the price. The Manufacture hold back on will that car can really do. If you purchase the whole computer modding system for the brain/computer in your car, you can modify the gas and air levels produced to a more aggressive output for the car. This does decrease MPG/FUEL, for max performance. This is a simple mod makes it so you don't have to buy the whole computer system (45-50K). Not all dealerships own this equipment.
Old 02-06-08, 05:41 PM
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Probably crap. The ecu retunes or " chips" add mild amounts of power by adjusting fuel and ignition maps. It can also do things like advance timing, increase redline etc. You will not get 60 hp out of it. ECU retunes are to be done after all mods (airflow) have been done to the car. Then you get the ecu retuned to add fuel and timing to your increased volume of air you are adding to the motor. If done correctly it can be the best mod out there. On my prev G35 and track cars this kind brings the entire modification package together so that you are not leaning out the motor and at the same time you are actually tuning the motor for all of the add ons. Great mod, but I would wait until a reputable shop with lots of dyno graphs and customer feedback was available. Save your money and time
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Why buy a Lexus and turn into a Honda Civic tuner? Hondas are cheaper.


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