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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: blaster716 on March 23, 2010, 05:03:00 PM

Title: performance chips
Post by: blaster716 on March 23, 2010, 05:03:00 PM

I keep seeing adds for performance chips for samurais , claiming up to 50 hp and 3-6 mpg . do theese work or are they a scam

Title: Re: performance chips
Post by: Bobthebiker on March 23, 2010, 05:05:11 PM

considering the samurai's displacement and low power output,  I'm inclined to say scam.    you're not gonna get 50hp extra out of a sammy motor unless you've got a few internal mods I dont think.   I mean they're putting down what? 65-75 hp at the wheels? max.   

Title: Re: performance chips
Post by: Drone637 on March 23, 2010, 07:36:08 PM

Scam, all they are is a resistor over one of the sensors. 

Title: Re: performance chips
Post by: Taymer on March 23, 2010, 08:12:27 PM

It just tricks the engine to make it think that its running cold all the time

Title: Re: performance chips
Post by: bentparts on March 24, 2010, 04:58:31 AM

Why stop at 50? There are ads on ebay for chips that will give you 500 hp AND 100 MPG!  I got two, going for a 1000 HP! ONLY $20!

Title: Re: performance chips
Post by: Rhinoman on March 24, 2010, 07:52:20 AM

Quote from: blaster716 on March 23, 2010, 05:03:00 PM

I keep seeing adds for performance chips for samurais , claiming up to 50 hp and 3-6 mpg . do theese work or are they a scam

It a scam but from what I've seen I believe that it is possible to remap a Samurai ECU. I wouldn't expect big gains though, maybe a few bhp at the top end and better drivability through the rev range. Remapping only makes a big difference when combined with other mods unless you're running an ECU controlled turbo (so not the Sammy!).