chip 2.8?
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chip 2.8?
Well the fever of modding has struck me also 
... I was wondering if its even worth to chip a 2.8? 15hp increase for 500 bucks? I was wondering if anyone here has chipped their 2.8 and how it worked out? I am just tempted to sell my 2.8 for a 1.8, but my special attachment to my 2.8 is holding me back lol.
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... I was wondering if its even worth to chip a 2.8? 15hp increase for 500 bucks? I was wondering if anyone here has chipped their 2.8 and how it worked out? I am just tempted to sell my 2.8 for a 1.8, but my special attachment to my 2.8 is holding me back lol.--d3
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RE: chip 2.8?
hey sineo, i see you got a speedtuning chip also... how is that been going for you? I have always heard that GIAC is the way to go? I will read up on the speedtuning chip, as i practucally know nothing about it.
Also, will try to search for the babes post... thanks
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Also, will try to search for the babes post... thanks
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RE: chip 2.8?
HA ! didnt know the babe was you lol... just read your review and now i am all confused which way i should go... will do some more reading tomorrow. Any other suggestions from anyone are welcomed..
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RE: chip 2.8?
speedtuning is apparently the way to go for 2.8 drivers since its cheaper than giac, does teh same thing as giac, and performs the same as giac, sadly no one pays attention to the workhorse that is the 12 valve V6.
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RE: chip 2.8?
ORIGINAL: SAudi
speedtuning is apparently the way to go for 2.8 drivers since its cheaper than giac, does teh same thing as giac, and performs the same as giac, sadly no one pays attention to the workhorse that is the 12 valve V6.
speedtuning is apparently the way to go for 2.8 drivers since its cheaper than giac, does teh same thing as giac, and performs the same as giac, sadly no one pays attention to the workhorse that is the 12 valve V6.
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RE: chip 2.8?
Yeah my reliable, slow, and old 12v. half of me wants the TB to break so I can try and transplant a 12 VR6T in there and do a 034 kinda deal. But I'd need a second car first, so I'll keep my reliable workhorse of a 12v around just a bit longer
As for the original question, I'd just save up and get the PEs supercharger if I had a 30v
As for the original question, I'd just save up and get the PEs supercharger if I had a 30v
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Well, GIAC claims to give 6-9 hp and 6-9 ft-lbs of torque...for a measly, what, $500? That's got to be the stupidest buy out there. No, I feel like I gained AT LEAST that with SpeedTuning, maybe closer to 15-20 hp and torque. Plus, the fact that it only costs $125 + shipping makes it even more appealing. That chip is a great deal for a turboed car, but I think the price and gains really make this perfect for the V6 engine. To be fair, I have never driven a GIAC chipped 2.8 engine, but it's irrelevant because I NEVER would have spent that kind of money on a chip for this car.
