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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: Sn0vv on February 27, 2009, 07:00:07 AM
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Let me know what you guys think of this....is it a scam or does it actually work anyone try it yet???
PErformance CHip by Fuel MAx
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories___Performance-Chip-Geo-Tracker-1998-2004-1999-2000-2001_W0QQitemZ380105347713QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item380105347713&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
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Performance Chip Geo Tracker 1998-2004 1999,2000,2001 for 2000 Chevy Tracker 4 door model with 2.0l engine ..........$38.52 US $50.82 Canadian
Better Fuel Economy Increased Horsepower And Torque
Up To 4 mpg Increase Faster Acceleration (0-60 Times)
35+ Horse Power Increase 50% Better Throttle Response
EASY TO INSTALL 30% Added Torque
Reduces Emissions Better 1/4 Mile Times
Prolongs Engine Life Made In The U.S.A
Smoother Idle Better Pulling Capacity
I decided to give it a try guys......sad that no one offers opinions anymore even after 4 ppl looked at this thread...not much help......I will let you guys know how it works out and if I see any Gains from this item.......now back to talking about your lift and tire sizes LOL
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sad that no one offers opinions anymore even after 4 ppl looked at this thread...not much help......
Wow. 4 whole people.
My opinion? They found another poor sucker with more money than sense. Or patience.
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Obviously you did not look at the link .....the 4000 some odd customers who bought it said some good things about it......MOney back if not satisfied......Since I have the ability to test if this chip works on the dyno I dont see how I have no sense :sleepy:
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nobody responded because nobody is using one of those, therefore no real feedback based on experience.. good on ya for buying one, hope it works well and look forward to seeing your feedback in a little while. maybe you can help us get onto something that will give our 2.0's a little extra power and better fuel economy.
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You should buy two and wire them in series. That will not only double, but actually square the electronic awesome. Those shitty Suzuki engineers won't know what hit 'em.
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No opinion because I haven't tried it. I'm interrested in what it does for you. I will say that the "Fuel Boss" magnets don't work.
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No opinion because I haven't tried it.
That's the same reason why I don't have an opinion on pixie dust.
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There is nothing you can do with an electronic package which will simultaneously improve fuel consumption and increase power. You can lean the mixture, which will improve consumption, but create a risk of damage, unless you do something to improve combustion, by (say) adding hydrogen.
If anyone says they can tell they got a power increase, it's probably the case that they believe it, and don't want to spend money on a dyno to be proved wrong ;)
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Thank you IAnL and backwoodstracker for a more Mature Response.......your opinion means your opinion at no point does that mean you have to actually have owned and used the item...........
Example......Well never tried it before but I really dont think a 30 dollar electronic chip would be able to give those results mentioned...then again I could be wrong...let me know what your results are though I would like to know.......
???Sounds alot better then sarcastic remarks like....That's the same reason why I don't have an opinion on pixie dust.
>:D
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Oooooh, buuuurrrned!
Let us know if they make good on their return guarantee. You know, when the time comes.
Actually, an even better service would be to just eat the 40 bucks and cut the sucker open to check the numbers on the internal pixie dust infusilators. With those, we should be able to reverse-engineer the components and figure out exactly where in the process the magic happens. Take lots of pictures.
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"Oooooh, buuuurrrned!"
I love these threads!!! That's just some of the smartass type HUMOR I mentioned in the other thread there, Snovv!!!!! Don't take it so personal! He's just telling you he wouldn't waste his money on this electronic gizmos. Take the advice or leave it... but don't get sour about it. Lighten up!!
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:laugh: >:D "HUGS EVERYONE"
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Obviously you did not look at the link .....the 4000 some odd customers who bought it said some good things about it......MOney back if not satisfied......Since I have the ability to test if this chip works on the dyno I dont see how I have no sense :sleepy:
4001 happy customers now? How'd your dyno tests work out? How about the money-back guarantee?
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forum fight!!
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Most of those resistor "chips" just trick your ecm into thinking that the ambitent aire temp is like -40*. The added power comes from the extra fuel added to accomodate for the "temp" of the air coming into the intake. Weather or not it actually adds power and fuel economy, I do not know. I would say that it would depend on atmospheric conditions at the time of testing.
Try it if you want to, but in my opinion: I wouldn't waste my money unless i knew for sure that it would work.
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forum fight!!
Hey, Snovv really stuck his neck out for this product. I'm sure I'm not the only one curious how it all worked out.
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FOR ALL AND ANY WHO ASK REFER THEM TO THIS ABOUT EBAY PERFORMANCE CHIPS
I installed the chip and dyno tested my little tracker......... result plain and simple after 2 weeks(what they suggested I wait)
8hp gain
It did Idle Smoother for what it is worth :S
My fuel Economy Suffered Slightly
I then went to Uninstall the chip from the IAT sensor......everything went back to normal for about 3 weeks......Then check engine light came on...did not come on with the chip installed.....
EGR was having some problems.......Major carbon build up way beyond what my Opa(Grandpa) has ever seen in 30 years experience.....was able to get back to normal with a full fuel injector/system flush/clean...with the help of my Opa(grandpa).......
IT has since been sent back and my money has been returned....remeber guys your previous shipping cost to recieve the item are NOT covered.....
Remeber guys next time someone asks about these things please answer right away or they could be next :P........I already knew most of these things are a scam but I see questions about these items ALL the time with no one answering....on alot of different make and model forums.....so step up and fight this breed of scammers please :D....no FOrum FIghts here
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my money has been returned
That, I did NOT see coming.
Thanks for the update. Rarely does anyone post firsthand details of the aftermath from these things.
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next up for testing, one of those electric blower fans that connect to your intake, poor mans turbo charging here we come HAHAHAHA
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next up for testing, one of those electric blower fans that connect to your intake, poor mans turbo charging here we come HAHAHAHA
Even cheaper - just use a computer case cooling fan - it must be good - I've seen it on EBay ;)
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I wired a rheostat in line through my IAT and it does make a slight difference in power down low. It only costs 5 bucks too but it did knock the mileage down slightly.
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Sir Lance and IAnL as much as your sarcasm also makes me laugh I would not knock on those ideas unless you have actually tried them......if you have or know someone who has please do post the links....I know of many ideas that have to do with cars...where ppl have been laughed at or which have sounded stupid "at the time" that are now common or a serious accessory and have improved the car altogether..........
by all means I would gladly test those things......would be even funnier if your sacastic ideas actually did show some improvement in the vehicles operation
once again my purpose was to answer a question I see on ALOT of forums........."I found this chip on ebay whats your opinion on it" and thus I answered it knowing that it was not all that they say it was.
>:D