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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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performanc chip

I have a 2004 RX-8 GT with a 6-speed MT. I want to put a performance chip in it, if anyone has any suggestions or info on any chips I would like see it
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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those $5 chips from ebay work the best.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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lol
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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No way, the $5 ones are junk, step up to the $7.49 model and you get +35-hp!

Buy THIS: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PERFO...spagenameZWDVW
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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i've got two. i once be a honda s2k gtr, and i missed like 5 gears.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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ebay ftw!

The best part is I was having problems with my A/C before I got my chip it fixed that too! I also go the usual MPG boost.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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if you have a 6sp a good torque converter will help, not to mention some blinker fluid.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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no, you guys are all wrong. I just put in my HKS 272-degree camshafts today and let me tell you- WOW! The torque is amazing! I adjusted the NAWS timing 2 degrees too and now my car flies
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Try these CHiPS,,,,,

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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by chickenwafer
no, you guys are all wrong. I just put in my HKS 272-degree camshafts today and let me tell you- WOW! The torque is amazing! I adjusted the NAWS timing 2 degrees too and now my car flies

Probably would with the doors open.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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**** man, wait till you install a 2 step..
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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I'm thinking about the Edlebrock big bore kit and then getting my cylinder heads ported and polished, what do ya think?
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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i have rods, rockers and springs on the way...
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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we prefer ouf chips with fush around here .
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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we prefer ouf chips with fush around here .
fried fush or broiled fush?

beers
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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Best chip evar!
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Hell I love poker chips.

Game is this Saturday night.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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caution, real answer below:


racingbeat.com
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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How come the desels(spelling) have all the fun? Bullydog, Banks, ect. all that programming ****. I'd like to press a button and get an extra 500 hp/tq. l
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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Has anyone tried these? Someone said they work really well.

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=30
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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I love KaleCo Auto, they are famous for their Cross Drilled Brake Lines1!!1!one!!

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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haha kaleco!
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Chip? How about a performance pill?!
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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Potato chips and Twisties (Curry Flavour)
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