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crazytom

sidekick and new to it
« on: November 13, 2007, 01:53:58 PM »
just bought a sidekick  any truth to adding a power chip  ?
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2007, 02:26:09 PM »
this has been covered before (search button)

but no... dont work too well
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #2 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!!
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2007, 12:06:59 PM »
Quote from: crikeymike on November 14, 2007, 10:17:42 AM
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.


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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2007, 12:35:49 PM »
I smell sarcasm ...
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2007, 01:13:29 PM »

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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2007, 02:23:21 PM »
liten up mike hes anewby
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crazytom

Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2007, 06:21:19 PM »
Quote from: crazytom on November 13, 2007, 01:53:58 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
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2007, 02:19:40 AM »
Quote from: SnoFalls on November 14, 2007, 12:35:49 PM
I smell sarcasm ...

Sarcasm on this site is dangerous to guys like me.
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kickscrawler91

Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #10 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....  :)
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2007, 05:53:42 PM »
Quote from: 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. 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?
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2007, 08:52:17 PM »
Quote from: phloop on November 22, 2007, 05:53:42 PM
Quote from: 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. 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
« Last Edit: November 22, 2007, 08:57:58 PM by Uncivilized »
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2007, 11:46:30 PM »
Quote from: 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....  :)


yeah im curious about the details since youre getting 30mpg  ???
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Re: sidekick and new to it
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2007, 09:44:16 AM »
Quote from: Gen-Erix on November 22, 2007, 11:46:30 PM
Quote from: 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....  :)


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