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Computer Chips

Tim Waters
JCNA *

forum user since 2011-03-30

 

I see that there are "plug and play" computer chips on the market that boasts an (up to) additional 60 HP and 5% better fuel economy...say it ain't so??

Cheers,



Tim Waters

95 VDP
02 XKR

Computer Chips

Gary Bridwell
Jaguar Association of Greater Indiana *

forum user since 2011-04-21

 

Where did you hear this...I would love to get one.


Computer Chips

Mark Baker
Rocky Mountain Jaguar Club *

forum user since 2006-12-26

 

Don't know if this is true, but my mechanic said if I did change out the performance chip the engine computer would be non-functional.

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Computer Chips

Tim Waters
JCNA *

forum user since 2011-03-30

 

Haven't done it yet so I will research the "non finctional computer" comment and report back.

Cheers,


Tim Waters

95 VDP
02 XKR

Computer Chips

Tim Waters
JCNA *

forum user since 2011-03-30

 

Just spoke with the chip manufacturer who said they have sold millions and never had a computer fail. Who does one believe??

Cheers,


Tim Waters

95 VDP
02 XKR

Computer Chips

Mark Baker
Rocky Mountain Jaguar Club *

forum user since 2006-12-26

 

Tim- Who is the chip manufacturer? What is the chip part number? How much are the chips? Can we install ourselves (easily)?

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Computer Chips

Steve DAngelo
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forum user since 2003-09-21

 

The chips are bogus and turn out to be just resistors and a waste of money.

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