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computer chips - 10/12/2008 5:16:52 PM

midessa7

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Hi everyone, I''m new to the site but I''m wondering if anyone any thoughts on computer chips or are they just a waste of money?

thanks, midessa7

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RE: computer chips - 10/12/2008 5:21:21 PM

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I think that in a Rover they are a waste of money. I know that they work in Ford/Chevy/Dodge trucks with diesels, but not in Rovers.

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RE: computer chips - 10/12/2008 5:23:33 PM

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They make a huge difference in most diesels, but what about diesel rovers? now im curious.

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RE: computer chips - 10/12/2008 5:28:45 PM

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I think that computer chips are great, I use them everyday. Heck I wouldn''t be on this forum without them. As for in a Disco, other than what they already have, not so good. Can you even get an aftermarket chip for a gas engine?

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RE: computer chips - 10/12/2008 5:31:59 PM

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Powerchips.. RPI chips (over seas) or you can do the micro tuner or something.. You pretty much program your own chip, but you best know what your doing.

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RE: computer chips - 10/12/2008 5:54:08 PM

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Thanks everyone.

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RE: computer chips - 10/12/2008 5:55:45 PM

Spike555

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quote:

ORIGINAL: jkid

I think that computer chips are great, I use them everyday. Heck I wouldn''''t be on this forum without them.

That is great. I got a good chukle out of that comment.

Yes you can get power chips for gas engines. The dealer told me that I can go from 222 HP to over 250 in my wifes Volvo station wagon with a $50 chip. (not yet but it will be done)

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RE: computer chips - 10/13/2008 5:36:34 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: midessa7

Hi everyone, I''''m new to the site but I''''m wondering if anyone any thoughts on computer chips or are they just a waste of money?

thanks, midessa7

Look in the " Modifications " part of the forum,,
I have used Power Chips and Now have RPi chipping (remapping) done on my Disco I.

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