JoeCarp13

Does anyone know if the ChipYourCar Performance Chip actually works and if it does, does it actually give you 60hp?

SharpGent

Oh my, no. You CAN get a tune that improves throttle response and acceleration smoothness through the gears, etc., but even a good time with supporting mods will only get you a dozen hp. maybe. If a chip could honestly deliver 60hp, I feel like would all would have purchased that thing by now. If you're looking for more power (significant), you are looking at forced induction or nitrous. No other way around it.

JoeCarp13

I figured that’d be the case I am planning on doing a full build on it RR Racing Stage 3 supercharger PPE Headers Apexi N1 Exhaust RR Racing Cold Air Intake I’m looking at about $17,500-$20,000 in upgrades and install

Gold10460

Sell it and buy a GSF.

peasodos

iTrader: (1)

Or just buy this guys supercharged GS for 24k obo

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/market/933688

Over 365 hp at the wheels, Based on those numbers I think it would be faster than a stock GSF, but then again a NA V8 has a lot of other advantages.

Gold10460

The seller of that boosted GS wants a GSF. It’s better to start with a fast car than trying to build one.

peasodos

iTrader: (1)

He plans on boosting the GSF.

Hollisterm

As in does the chipyourcar chip 'work', do you mean work as in deliver horsepower gain or work as in remove dollars from your wallet?
The answer to the former is no. The answer to the latter is YES. This test breaks down why it does not work:
https://www.performancechipguide.com...view-teardown/

Knucklebus

60HP is unbelievable for a simple chip change when you are already getting 306HP out of a 3.5 liter engine. That is over 1.4HP per cubic inch. To get more HP out of that little motor, you will need to spin it harder, put more air and fuel through it and that isn't possible with just a chip change. It already requires premium fuel so upping the compression would be dicey without race fuel or additives.

Nothing short of upgrades to the cams, throttle body, headers, exhaust and a professional tune are going to add any HP to a stock motor that is already well optimized.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Cwang

The best performance mod you can do is to only ever fill up half a tank and remove the spare tyre. That weight saving will be worth more than any chip tune.

Knucklebus

Be sure to hit the gym and the bathroom first. Every pound is one free horsepower.

TheWizard

Just another snake oil product.