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NEW DIABLO CHIP INSTALLED

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98 V6 SOHC
What up,
Well i popped in the Diablo Chip yesterday that i ordered from www.smartyparts.com. It came in only 2 days with the premium shipping which was tight. Anyways, I just gotta say it definetly makes a nice difference in my Explorer. Cruising on the freeway is tight, I can definetly move and accelerate faster than i could before. And off the line as well, Im holding higher RPM's for longer amounts of time. My Top Speed Limiter was moved to a higher speed, and my guess is my gas mileage should be better. I will let you know. All and all though, the DiabloChip is the Shiznit...and smartyparts hooked it up for a good price. GOOD INVESTMENT FOR THE MONEY.
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thats cool. i was thinking about getting a chip, but i dont want to run 93 octane.
 






What exactly does the chip do and what should I expect from it preformance wise? I've thought about getting one, but I paid $1400 for a 6yr/100,000 mile service contract for my X and I don't want to void it. Is this mod something I could do then remove incase I need to take it into the shop? Thanks
 






I am now selling diablo chips for $163 plus shipping. Just let me know if anyone wants one.
 






wow

Troll,
Wish u woulda told me that awhile ago, but I know a kid who will buy one from you. Should he just call your number or what?
 






Call my brother Daniel at (305) 322- 7518 any time and he will get your info to send out the chip.
Troll
 






hey troll, what kinda of increase in performance does that give? ALso do you need to use premium gas? Is there any estimate on what kind of HP gains you might get from it...?
 






i dont kave a chip for my explorer, but i do for my daytona turbo.
with most chips, you do have to run premium gasoline. and as far as performance gains from a chip: you will feel the biggest gain from a turbo or supercharged engine. but with a naturally aspirated automatic you will also feel a gain as it will change shift points so you can get more of the power curve. a manual trans doesn't give much of a performance gain (not enough to justify $pending $$ on a chip and buying premium unleaded).
 






I've thought about getting one, but I paid $1400 for a 6yr/100,000 mile service contract for my X and I don't want to void it. Is this mod something I could do then remove incase I need to take it into the shop?
I posted this question earlier but got no response, any ideas?

leenjen, may be I'm missing something but if all a chip does is change the shift points. Then why is the premium gasoline required?
 






i dont think that's all it does. maybe it changes the air/fuel mixture or something. i'm not sure. but it doesn't do much for a naturally aspirated manual transmission vehicle. on a turbo, it helps the boost somehow. i dont know how it works, but most chips say they require premium gasoline.


the chip can be removed easily, but you have to reset the computer again.
 






Ok, what do you have to do to reset the computer? Just disconnect the battery for awhile, right?
 






yeah, disconnect the battery for 20-30 minutes. then let it idle for about 10 minutes before driving.
 






Originally posted by Troll
I am now selling diablo chips for $163 plus shipping. Just let me know if anyone wants one.
Troll,
Can Diablo chips be custom programmed? And if so what would your price be for one?
 






Warranty

Someone asked earlier but No they dont void your warranty.
 






I can have them custom made to meet your requirments.
It requires premium gas because it advances the timing to increase power. It adjusts the line pressure in the automatic transmition models for firmer shifts and takes off the speed governer. It does not void your waranty because it is emitions legal and the only thing it may void the waranty on is the computer itself. I will answer any more questions you have.
Bill
 






Troll,
I know its hard to give an exact # but what is the increase in hp i should be expecting with a 99' 5.0L with kkm intake and soon to have flowmaster exhaust? And would it be a better descision for me to wait until after i get my exhaust to purchase a chip?
 






OH and does it cost any extra for you to have it reprogrammed?
 






How is the install for a '91
 






Go to the website

Hye guyz,
all these questions being asked are answered on the www.diablosport.com website.... check it out it answers everything.
later
 



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