Hey guys,

Back again for all the veteran advice , im not looking to buy something wrong my first time so im here for helpful advice, i wanna put a chip in my SS, what do you guys recommond, why, benefits, downfalls, hp, trq, any and all imput will be extreamly helpful, thank you all in advance for your help.....

Justin

 

Well, first off there's no such thing..............................

 

What Al means (without his being friendly by elaborating on it) is that there are ways to modify your engine management computer, but not through adding a "chip." You don't implant an extra computer chip...you change the settings on what's already inside the engine computer.

Now, could someone give this friendly junior member some helpful advice?

 

Chris,
I'm just too tired tonight to go into all of the different options.

Mybad

 

ha ha it's just that I remember when I was a newbie.

It's one of my peeves when someone calls it a "chip," but how are ya gonna know until someone tells you?

 

When I was a newbie to the LS1 we were all newbies to the LS1. Got the 98SS in March of that year and went on line to learn what I could.

As to the origonal question I guess as moderator I really should try to help.
Hypertech Power Programmer $350ish + scan tool
Iffy power tune
Allows minor changes to preset values
Needs a scan tool to monitor sensors

Super tuner $350ish + scan tool
basically the same as HPP

Diablo Sport Predator $420ish
Decent canned power tune (IMHO)
Allows twice as many changes as above and you set it where you want it
Can make minor adjustments to timing and fuel
Has built in scan tool
Can read and clear trouble codes
Can get custom tunes from your dealer via e-mail

LS1 edit $550ish + scan tool
You directly edit the PCM and can do whatever you like
Needs a scan tool to monitor sensors
Can read and clear trouble codes
You make your own custom tunes

And last but not least. There are many speed shops out there that are getting very proficient with LS1 edit and will dyno tune the most HP out of your configuration. From around $175 for speedo and fans to $500ish for a full dyno tune.

Whew.....lots of typing.......time for my nap.

 

Thanks for the minor bashing by a few of you, i told you i came here for advice, coulndt you nicely say they dont make them, yea im a newbie to the LS1, thats becuase i HAVENT HAD ONE!!! Thanks to the last guy who was considerate enough to give me help, to the others thanks for bashing a 17 year old with a question....

Justin

 

no one flamed/bashed you, and if anyone came close it woulda been AL SS590 M6, but i wouldn't consider that a flaming. that and he is a moderator...... he could flame you if he wanted
just letting ya know as i think you are taking it the wrong way.

btw im not bashing you either

 

Im not sitting here royally pissed or anything, im just saying i came here for advice, I NEVER SAID THE MODERATOR did, i just said im used to a lil more warm welcome from the guys here, thats all im not pointing fingers or anything, it just wasnt the welcome i was expecting, i got my answers and im happy, thank you for that it just kinda made me a lil weary to ask another question for the answer id get....

Justin

 

Hey man, welcome to the board, listen to what happened to me, I bought a used stock SS and thought it was stock, it even had the original airlid with the baffles and all that ****, anyway, I put it on the dyno and it kicked 25 more horses than it should have, the dyno guy was looked at me and asked "what the hell did you do to this thing???" I say , "nuttin!" After looking around we saw that someone had messed with the cpu board, so after running the fuel/air ratio test I was running one point lean, which isn't good, but its okay when you kick out 25 more horses and you can definantly feel a difference (after driving a friends SS), all I really need to do is buy a MAF translator that lets you dial in the ratio to make my kitten purrrrr. The Moderator has good info but hopefully you can find something a little cheaper.

PS Don't let these women give you a hard time, you'd be pissed if your cpu was your only friend.......lol, jk.

 

guess i forgot to say welcome to the boards, my bad for that. you will find that a lot of people will flame you but the only way you will ever learn is if you ask. don't be afraid to ask questions. its just like real life, there are gunna be a lot of *******s out there, the boards are no different. we all had to ask the same quiestions you will probably ask. just ask away.

 

I'm surprised nobody mentioned this yet!
USE THE SEARCH OPTION BEFORE ASKING.

Not only do you reduce the chance of getting your feelings hurt when someone gets annoyed at your question and replies in a belittling tone, but you will instantly get the answer you are looking for and also reduce the amount of questions that get asked over and over every week.

Just remember that every one of us has had to ask the same questions that you will some day. Your answers are probably already here.


BTW - Welcome.

 

Justin you really need to grow a sense of humor. Nobody was bashing you for not knowing anything. You asked what chip I replied NONE. I answered your question. I didn't call you dumb, stupid, ignorant, or anything like that. Then I came back and gave a detailed explanation of choices. Yep go back and read the posts it was ME having some fun. Sorry you took it the wrong way. As some others have noted the search function is your friend.
Have a great day,

 

I said you were the only that gave me the answers, I THANKED YOU, but this is dumb i really dont care that much, i just said im used to u guys being a little more open to questions, but like i said i just got on here that was like my 11th post, i dont know what the search funtion is and stuff so i mean i just figured id ask, next time ill search b4 i ask, but thanks anyhow, and trust me i have a sense of humor.......

Justin

BTW...Thank you to everyone else who tried to help me and for the welcome....