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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Surge Performance chip/ Powertrain Control module

Does anyone know anything about powetrain control module or racing performance chip? found one at yourhotcar.com for 89.99 says it adds upto 35hp, which i know is far fetched but if this adds 5hp its worth it...please comment dont wanna waste my money
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Doesn't do anything. I would start hiding before people make fun of you. Or better yet, delete this thread.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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yeah does it do anything? does anybody have any reccomendations?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Lets just say deadpheonix isn't laughing with you..
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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ok..ok...i get it...but does anybody recomend anything? a guy at my work swears by racing chips so i am looking for something for my car..please stop laffing
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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I recommend saving your money.. for forced induction..
If you have the 6MT then your about maxed out on n/a from the factory give or take a few ponies with all bolt ons.

Search the tech area:
-intake = 0-2 hp
-exhaust = 3 hp
-ud pulleys - some swear they felt no difference
So with your 1000 dollars your faster by two inches..

BTW with your current setup.. even if you got any power at all from that heat sucking K&N.. its being wasted with your lets say.. bulkier stereo equipment.

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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thanks wind dance, had an old timer at work swearing by it and i never heard anything bout it.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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AccessPort by Cobb sold through mazdamaniac.com
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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I like chips , they are crispy.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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AccessPort by Cobb sold through mazdamaniac.com
yep.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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Accessport I have neevr experienced but have heard of nothing but good news from the subbie world about them. So with that I DO recommend AP
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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Accessport, nitrous, accessport, did I mention nitrous?
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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The accessport is the best way to go. I've seen it work, it's awesome. Any other "chip" is either snake oil or will cause serious damage to your motor.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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you can throw em in a honda and feel cool but youre askin for trouble puttin it in this car
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Old May 1, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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thanks for imput guys..accessport is for mt only, i talked to some techs and they say to stay away.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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these techs are the same that swore by using a "surge performance chip"...?

if you were really interested.. the Accessport is available for the automatic RX8.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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fellow salesman suggested chip...a service tech, told me to stay away
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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From what I've researched on this forum about Accessport, I'd say it's a good little system. I haven't heard anything seriously negative towards it. Why not do a little search around and see what people say, you'll not find any more knowledgeable people about it then the ones using the Accessport...
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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most chips are not made for the rotories
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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dag14qb
ok..ok...i get it...but does anybody recomend anything? a guy at my work swears by racing chips so i am looking for something for my car..please stop laffing
Either the guy at work hates you bad, or he does not know **** about cars.

That is my answer.

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most chips are not made for the rotories
NO Bullshit chips can give you gains. at least not the kind of chip that the OP is talking about.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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someone find the ebaychip thread
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dag14qb
thanks wind dance, had an old timer at work swearing by it and i never heard anything bout it.
Do you work at Wal-Mart?
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