Performance Chips

86 Stocker · 10-03-2009, 06:18 AM

Is there a chip out there u guys wouyld advise using? or another alternative? I am looking into those hypertech thermomaster chips. but was told it is a waste. what should i go with then?

slrvette · 10-03-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 86 Stocker

Is there a chip out there u guys wouyld advise using? or another alternative? I am looking into those hypertech thermomaster chips. but was told it is a waste. what should i go with then?

Those are a waste.
If you have some mods IMO the best thing to do is either looking into someone burning a chip for you or think about a diy tune.

86 Stocker · 10-03-2009, 07:09 AM

Who and where is the best place to get a custom chip burned? How much$ would sumthin like that run?

vetteoz · 10-03-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 86 Stocker

Who and where is the best place to get a custom chip burned? How much$ would sumthin like that run?

PCMforless $150
Cheaper than a HyperTech

85L98-84L83 · 10-03-2009, 06:36 PM

According to "Corvette Fever Dec 1998"

1985 corvette with:

TPIS Custom chip 224.0 HP 315.0 torque

Stock chip 223.0 HP 312.8 torque

Performance Resources 220.9 HP 311.4 torque

So basically for these early C4 cars it looks like the are not very tunable or the computer is to slow. So these after market chips might not be so great even the custom ones but this 85 had basic stuff no aftermarket cam or heads, just large tube runners new 52mm TB, K&N, fuel pressure regulator,air foil.

vetteoz · 10-03-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 85L98-84L83

So basically for these early C4 cars it looks like the are not very tunable So these after market chips might not be so great .

Because the MAF is self adjusting you are no going to see much improvement with bolt ons; once you do a cam/head change a tune will be more effective

But for less $$$ than a HyperTech you can still get better mods;
fan on/off temps , TCC lockup, EGR /AIR delete , KS sensitivity , etc to your requirements , not a generic one size fits all chip.

85L98-84L83 · 10-04-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vetteoz

Because the MAF is self adjusting you are no going to see much improvement with bolt ons; once you do a cam/head change a tune will be more effective

But for less $$$ than a HyperTech you can still get better mods;
fan on/off temps , TCC lockup, EGR /AIR delete , KS sensitivity , etc to your requirements , not a generic one size fits all chip.

KS sensitivity? What is KS?

jrd326 · 10-04-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 85L98-84L83

KS sensitivity? What is KS?

I believe that would be Knock Sensor.

CorvetteMongo · 10-04-2009, 01:59 PM

Many seem to forget that there is no Magic Pill, or Magic Chip that you can take/install and get gobbs of HP.
The chip has to work with what ever mods have been done to you car...not just the engine, but tranny and gearing as well...so in effect the chip is the LAST thing to install...1st, decide what you are going to use your car for...Drags, Motocross, everyday driving...decide on performance goals and build for that...just remember that speed/horsepower costs money...how fast do you want to go..??
I know that isn't the answer you were hoping for..

vetteoz · 10-04-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jrd326

I believe that would be Knock Sensor.

He can read up on it when he gets his FSM

10-03-2009, 06:18 AM	#1
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10-03-2009, 07:09 AM	#3
86 Stocker Smokin Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 13 Smokin' Bucks $5.74 My Gallery	Who and where is the best place to get a custom chip burned? How much$ would sumthin like that run?

10-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#5
85L98-84L83 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,961 My Gallery	According to "Corvette Fever Dec 1998" 1985 corvette with: TPIS Custom chip 224.0 HP 315.0 torque Stock chip 223.0 HP 312.8 torque Performance Resources 220.9 HP 311.4 torque So basically for these early C4 cars it looks like the are not very tunable or the computer is to slow. So these after market chips might not be so great even the custom ones but this 85 had basic stuff no aftermarket cam or heads, just large tube runners new 52mm TB, K&N, fuel pressure regulator,air foil.