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There is a very inexpensive mod chip on E-bay that "piggy backs" between the ECU and sensor, claiming to give up to 20 hp. It tricks the ECU into thinking there is a heavier load and therfore increases engine power.Lots of good feedback about it on E-bay, saying it really works and its easy to install. Its only like, 10 bucks. Im trying to save my $$$ for some exterior mods so if anyone out there can confirm this thing works, I'll drop a measly 10 bucks for it.

rip off....won't do a thing.Even if it did, our ECU's are too smart for their own good! it'd reset to normal or safe settings.

If you want to try it, go to radio-shack or some other electronics store and buy a 10K Ohm resistor. It will probably cost less than a dollar and I'm sure someone here can tell you what pins it goes on. I've seen some people use potentiometers instead of a resister so they can adjust it.

I wouldnt even know where to begin installing this Radio Shack resistor. The one on E-bay gives you instructions on how to install it. If it works, ( and the ECU wont reset itself ), I'll order the one through E-bay.

LOL... hey, i've got some beach front property for sale in arizona too! sell it to you for a good buy! don't waste your money! there's a lot of R&D that goes into these chips... that's why they aren't cheap. but hey, you're just putting $10 into this guys pocket... he just sells them in mass volume. imagine if 10 give you $10 for one of these worthless chips? hey, only $10 right? but he makes $100 for something that doesn't do anything.... it's just a scam. hey! maybe I should start selling these chips on ebay too! but for $5! right??? then i can sell 10 or 100 of them and make some extra money by ripping people off!

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »LOL... hey, i've got some beach front property for sale in arizona too! sell it to you for a good buy! don't waste your money! there's a lot of R&D that goes into these chips... that's why they aren't cheap. but hey, you're just putting $10 into this guys pocket... he just sells them in mass volume. imagine if 10 give you $10 for one of these worthless chips? hey, only $10 right? but he makes $100 for something that doesn't do anything.... it's just a scam. hey! maybe I should start selling these chips on ebay too! but for $5! right??? then i can sell 10 or 100 of them and make some extra money by ripping people off!exactly, he is selling a 10 cent resister for $10. Hope, would you like to go as partners in the scamming business?

sure! since i have an alaskan address it might not look so scam worthy LOL. or we could just list location at USA! ha ha ha!

from what ive heard, it works good on late 90s cars, but whatever the trick is it doesnt work on the vibe, plus why dont you just install a CAI and then everytime its cold you can having a cool sucking sound!my friends getting one for his stratus, well find out soon if it works on any car

Save your cash! It is a waste of money....

ok, ok...I see everyones point, lol. I just wanted to know if anyone bought it and it worked. hmmm....I wonder if I can make a living selling Radio Shack " mod chips" on E-Bay...haha.Thanks for the feedback everyone.