I think its a scam. If Honda could have optimized the engine to have more output AND better fuel efficiency using the same octane grade they would have done it already. Also, that website doesn't have data to back up their claims.
i asked that a while ago and people told me it was a scam
i was talkin bout the ones on ebay thou
that one looks kinda better but still i wouldnt buy it
" up to 60 hp more"
that thing is not a turbo
It is the same old mod that connects to your IAT sensor and fakes the ECM into thinking it is cold and the ECM just sends a richer mixture to the fuel injectors....
These are scams....Usually the heart of this thing ends up being a single 5 cent resistor....This one has a few more circuits and looks fancy but it does say that it connects to your IAT sensor so it basically does the same thing with an adjustment knob (varies the fake temp sent to the ECM).
Waste of $70.00 (IMO)
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2004 CVT Red Insight (purchased May 2011)
Relocated outside temp sensor near mid engine
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2003 CVT Blue Insight
Modified version of MIMA_L (with foot pedal)
Automatic warm air intake (all season)
Low Speed Auto Stop (LSAS)
ABS - IMA regen enabler (allows regen during ABS)
Relocated outside temp sensor near mid engine
Cooling fans powered by 12V Solar Panel
2001 MT Blue Insight (purchased Nov 2011)
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With a normally aspirated engine, you can diddle with fuel delivery and timing. Most car's engines are pretty optimized for optimal power. With a turbo'ed engine, a chip can command more boost (spin the turbo faster), and compensate with fuel delivery and ignition timing. So you can potentially get a lot more power out of a turbo'ed engine. But you are really taking a chance on engine, turbo, and drivetrain longevity. Is it worth it?
i knew a guy had a suzuki trooper, decided to put in a varistat so he
could lean out the mixture, did great for increasing efficiency until the head melted.
you could incrase performance by adding in more IMA, but, the battery may not handle it well
i knew a guy had a suzuki trooper, decided to put in a varistat so he
could lean out the mixture, did great for increasing efficiency until the head melted.
you could incerase performance by adding in more IMA, but, the battery may not handle it well
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What do you think about this chip to gain MPG?
