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Title: sidekick and new to it
Post by: crazytom on November 13, 2007, 01:53:58 PM
just bought a sidekick  any truth to adding a power chip  ?
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: Carnage on November 13, 2007, 02:26:09 PM
this has been covered before (search button)

but no... dont work too well
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: jeff1997 on November 13, 2007, 04:08:18 PM
I just removed the one my bro-in-law gave me. My gas mileage went down to 14mph and I saw no increase in power. JUNK!!
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: sidekicksrock on November 13, 2007, 04:24:01 PM
The only thing that works is to build the engine, Cam, Header, Exhaust, and then add a piggy back engine controller to the ECM. With the truck on a Dyno the fuel and ignition can be modified to take full advantage of the modifications.

The other mod that it has been reported can make a huge difference in a stock or modified engine is a MSD or Jacobs multi-spark ignition system. I don't have any definitive data but I think it is because the multi-spark more completely burns the fuel which tricks the O2 sensor into thinking the mixture is lean.
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: Carnage on November 14, 2007, 12:06:59 PM
You can buy one off ebay.

They're only $6.99 and they'll add 50% more power and you'll get over 48mpg with it.

You should get one and write an install up on it and post your results.


hehe... terrible domination
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: SnoFalls on November 14, 2007, 12:35:49 PM
I smell sarcasm ...
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: crikeymike on November 14, 2007, 01:13:29 PM

BTW, i think cheap enhancement products are never worth the money.
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: RACER X on November 14, 2007, 02:23:21 PM
liten up mike hes anewby
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: crazytom on November 14, 2007, 06:21:19 PM
just bought a sidekick  any truth to adding a power chip  ?
alrite  Just wondered  as 4 me new  yaaa  but only to zuki  got a 700hp jeep for boggin  competitivly   thanks 4 the answers
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: Ira on November 15, 2007, 02:19:40 AM
I smell sarcasm ...

Sarcasm on this site is dangerous to guys like me.
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: kickscrawler91 on November 22, 2007, 12:30:39 PM
I have a 95 kicks. Just put a spin tech muffler on it, new spark plugs, wires, air and fuel filter. I spent 300 dollars and she runs pretty pretty strong even with the calmini 2" and some 235/75 BFGs on it, she even runs a little better than stock! Oh ya i still get 30 miles to the gallon on high way....  :)
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: phloop on November 22, 2007, 05:53:42 PM
I have a 95 kicks. Just put a spin tech muffler on it, new spark plugs, wires, air and fuel filter. I spent 300 dollars. Oh ya i still get 30 miles to the gallon on high way....  :)

That muffler cost you almost $250? What is so special about it?
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: Uncivilized on November 22, 2007, 08:52:17 PM
I have a 95 kicks. Just put a spin tech muffler on it, new spark plugs, wires, air and fuel filter. I spent 300 dollars. Oh ya i still get 30 miles to the gallon on high way....  :)

That muffler cost you almost $250? What is so special about it?
I think what he said was $300 for everything - muffler, spark plugs, wires, air and fuel filter
Where did you get $250? Because if you think plugs, wires, air and fuel filter all cost $50, that's wrong too, the 16v wires are more expensive
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: Carnage on November 22, 2007, 11:46:30 PM
I have a 95 kicks. Just put a spin tech muffler on it, new spark plugs, wires, air and fuel filter. I spent 300 dollars and she runs pretty pretty strong even with the calmini 2" and some 235/75 BFGs on it, she even runs a little better than stock! Oh ya i still get 30 miles to the gallon on high way....  :)


yeah im curious about the details since youre getting 30mpg  ???
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: Uncivilized on November 27, 2007, 09:44:16 AM
I have a 95 kicks. Just put a spin tech muffler on it, new spark plugs, wires, air and fuel filter. I spent 300 dollars and she runs pretty pretty strong even with the calmini 2" and some 235/75 BFGs on it, she even runs a little better than stock! Oh ya i still get 30 miles to the gallon on high way....  :)


yeah im curious about the details since youre getting 30mpg  ???
That's not unreasonable, I get 29/30 consistantly.
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: Carnage on November 27, 2007, 10:54:02 AM
I have a 95 kicks. Just put a spin tech muffler on it, new spark plugs, wires, air and fuel filter. I spent 300 dollars and she runs pretty pretty strong even with the calmini 2" and some 235/75 BFGs on it, she even runs a little better than stock! Oh ya i still get 30 miles to the gallon on high way....  :)


yeah im curious about the details since youre getting 30mpg  ???
That's not unreasonable, I get 29/30 consistantly.


still kinda curious (i only get 23)

do you drive like ur grandpa?
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: beercheck on November 27, 2007, 01:18:33 PM
With stock tires on my '96 convertible I normally got 30.  If I really leaned on it I could get it down to 26-27.  When I went to 235/75s, the best I could get was around 26ish adjusted, 24ish indicated.

As far as I've been able to gather on here when this conversation comes up, the '96 model year trucks seem to average a few MPGs better than the others.  But then, they also seem to have more than their fair share of that damned ecu leaky capacitor issue, too.
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: SnoFalls on November 27, 2007, 01:28:26 PM
But then, they also seem to have more than their fair share of that damned ecu leaky capacitor issue, too.
True that ... I've got 3 rigs '91 8v, '93 8v, '93 16v and none have had an ECM problem. I guess I mighta just been lucky (so far).
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: JoeCool on November 27, 2007, 07:37:33 PM
What cheap enhancements don't work? All those spammers got my money and I won't be the next Ron Jeremy? Crap.
More seriously a better burning spark system won't fool the 02 sensor it just burns better.

Air filter, cams, headers, coil, wires and plugs. these things can be gotten in performance trim for pretty cheap. A good tune up is your best start. Beyond that there are super and turbo charging options. Anybody know why with only 8 or 8.5:1 from factory not many have gone to high compression pistons?
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: Uncivilized on November 29, 2007, 11:56:38 AM
I have a 95 kicks. Just put a spin tech muffler on it, new spark plugs, wires, air and fuel filter. I spent 300 dollars and she runs pretty pretty strong even with the calmini 2" and some 235/75 BFGs on it, she even runs a little better than stock! Oh ya i still get 30 miles to the gallon on high way....  :)


yeah im curious about the details since youre getting 30mpg  ???
That's not unreasonable, I get 29/30 consistantly.


still kinda curious (i only get 23)

do you drive like ur grandpa?
No  >:D
Title: Re: sidekick and new to it
Post by: Carnage on November 29, 2007, 12:21:53 PM
I have a 95 kicks. Just put a spin tech muffler on it, new spark plugs, wires, air and fuel filter. I spent 300 dollars and she runs pretty pretty strong even with the calmini 2" and some 235/75 BFGs on it, she even runs a little better than stock! Oh ya i still get 30 miles to the gallon on high way....  :)


yeah im curious about the details since youre getting 30mpg  ???
That's not unreasonable, I get 29/30 consistantly.


still kinda curious (i only get 23)

do you drive like ur grandpa?
No  >:D
Ah  :angel: