and im thinking about getting a stage one chip
im looking into revo and APR they basically say the same thing with minor differances... anyone have either let me know witch is better ... i also know there GIAC but i havent looked into that one much
help?

 

There are a lot of debates wether to go Revo or APR. I'll start off by eliminating GIAC because some people have had horrible customer service and its for harder driving. Its more of an aggressive tune. APR is probably the best researched of them all. APR always has new software tuning and is ahead of the game IMO. They have the smoothest tune of them all, very consistant power delivery. I've had great customer support when my ECMS was acting up (I actually just didn't know how to use it).
Now Revo is another great tuner that is better specifically on the AMB platform. This is the company I'd start with if you know you'll go with a BT eliminator kit in the future. Also look into what shop uses which tuner and how their customer support is and prices. Ask how much they charge for upgrades on software and such

 

REVO= will save u some $$$ if u'd go BT in a future
APR= good software
Etiher way u go, they are about the same.

 

Consider what shop is the closer to you that way you don't find yourself stranded if you ever have problems.

 

i m torn between the 2 now... because i intend on going BT meaning revo would be a good idea but i odnt plan on going BT for a while and when i do have money to go bt i dono if i would still want to and i dont want to be stuck with the revo ...but if i get APR and later end up wanting to go BT i would regret not getting the revo flash...

does the APR run well with a BT aswell?

 

Yeah if you decide to go with their Stage 3 kit. Its the most reliable and friendly package. Its a 28rs and tuned for a little under 300whp. A 3+ kit is $5,300 for hardware/software so they may be able to give a little discount for having their stage 1 software. Its $500 that will be well spent either way. You can always do a trade+$$$ to an individual where you swap your chipped ecu for their blank + cash. If you make $250 that means you spent only $250 on a temporary tune that you enjoyed for X amount of time. Just a thought

 

anyone know how much more psi an APR chip would give you?

 

about 18-19 at spike

 

is that safe for a stock car? i mean can it take that much without damage?
btw how much psi does the car push stock?

 

I think 8 or 9. It spikes at 18-19 but holds like at 16... Ko3 turbo is small, so yes, pretty much safe.