from what i've read the "messiah" chip is the best one it run $89 but you don't need a gameshark2 or bootdisk, or have to tray swap Cd's, or need the original disk, etc..
but it looks like a major PITA to install...a lot of soldering, and on VERY small stuff.
probably would be better to sent it to a place to install it most of the place have lifetime guarentee, but it still seems shady to me!