CrashDummy
CEG'er
I am very suspicious that this does anything at all: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2in1...3QQitemZ360034875866QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#4
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Does this do anything
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111R
Veteran CEG'er
if 10 bucks will get you 60+ hp, why would anyone want a turbocharger? supercharger? or 3L?
CSVT1214
Addicted CEG'er
Doesn't do a thing.
Discussion over.
Discussion over.
Lt_hailBob
Veteran CEG'er
I remember reading something about it.. I think it does something in regards to the MAF sensor with no results.
Rara
Hard-core CEG'er
Generally, those devices are simply a resistor to alter the intake air charge temp. sensor reading to trick the PCM into thinking the incoming air is extremely colder, which prompts the PCM to increase timing advance and in some cases increase fuel delivery. The problem is, that in some situations, the conditions are not appropriate to the extra timing and fuel, and detonation can result. Basically, you might feel a slight power improvement in some conditions, but you run the risk of severe engine damage in other circumstances. It's a hack mod worth very little power at best.
cobrawannabe
Addicted CEG'er
If it was really that good, they would have made it for another car:shrug:
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
With that chip and a 3.0L, youll be making over 300 hp! 
ryanblacksvt
I'm the Dork who ran 14.9 on PassTime. :)
With that chip and a 3.0L, youll be making over 300 hp!
ONLY if you add the sticker they give you with it:laugh:
CrashDummy
CEG'er
I mean I know the claims are outrageous but I was wondering if it gave any benefits at all. From what you guys say the answer is no as I suspected. There are just so many variants of this on Ebay. Obviously you won't get 60 more HP or anything like that.
Brent372
Official SE Event Coordinator
Typically, if a mod increases horsepower, it will decrease fuel economy... ???? isn't that correct?
getsum111
Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late.
Not necessarily. For example, a set of headers will allow the exhaust to flow more freely, which results in more power. That extra "breathing" should also raise the fuel milage, as the engine needn't work so hard as before.
If ony they didn't sound so good when you rev it up, that theory might actually work, too. :laugh:
volfan98
CEG'er
Tell me about it! Most of my mods should actually help with mpg, but since my foot is in the gas most of the time, it doesn't help much!
Matt
whodoescare
CEG'er
with 20 extra MPG, let alone 60HP, every 2008 vehicle would have this chip equipped. it would be every automakers dream to be able to sell 30-40MPG SUVs and 50+ sedans
dont buy performance parts from ebay, its a waste of everything
dont buy performance parts from ebay, its a waste of everything
If anything,you might lose power as it will cause you to run excessively rich.