Performance Chips

[kaatinthehaat]

Hello. I'm a newbe to this group. I've found this site to be very helpful so far. Since I started surfing the site a couple of weeks ago, I've made a couple of mods to my stock 1995 4.0L XLT (performance exhaust with 3"pipe, K&N intake to go on next week), which I bought new in 1995.

My question is this:

Has anyone put a performance chip into a 1995 Explorer? If so, was it easy to do and what difference did it make? I know very little about this stuff so any comments would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks!

Jon

 

[aldive]

A 3" exhaust is way too big for a 4.0 that is basically stock.

Installation of a chip is simple and well worth the price, I have and recommend an Apten chip. Tale a look at their website at http://www.apten-us.com/;

Good luck.....

 

[kaatinthehaat]

Thanks for the quick reply, Al.

Actually, just the exhaust tip is 3", the rest of the pipe is 2.5", I think. I've noticed better power and it sure sounds better!

By the way, why is 3" too big?

Jon

 

[alphabets13]

apten all the way baby!! it's well worth it, especially during a group buy.

 

[kaatinthehaat]

Apten Chip

Sounds good. Is it easy to install? Expensive? I'm in Canada (eh? ). Any Canadians out there with experience with Apten chips ordering and installing?

I appreciate any and all helpful comments.

Jon (Vancouver, BC)

 

[aldive]

Here is how I installed my Apten chip......http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=62783&highlight=apten+install

 

[kaatinthehaat]

Thanks Al.

Sounds relatively simple. How much did the chip cost? I have emailed Brian Herron to get more information. Hopefully I will be able to get one soon.

Jon

 

[tonga3]

I live in Canada and ordered a chip, unfortunately Brian and I coulden't get it to work properly in my ex, but it wasen't from lack of effort on his part. He's great to work with and extremely helpful.

 

[kaatinthehaat]

Thanks for the input Tonga3.

I have exchanged a couple of emails with Brian and after some discussion with him it doesn't sound like my 95 XLT will benefit much from the chip, especially since I hate the thought of having to use premium gas regularly.

I think for now I'll stick to the K&N intake and custom exhaust for increased performance.

Thanks again.

Jon