Ordering a chip from Ramchargers- Need Opinions

[6=8]

I am ording a new IC from Ramchargers, and will be providing the information tomorrow on what it is I want.

Trouble is, I'm not really sure!

I have a stock injectors, turbo, and "Almost" stock Exhaust (Postons). I've been running on a Kenne Bell chip for a while, but as I have learned, this is old tech (And the fan doesnt turn on until the temp is 200 degrees!) I popped in an ATR chip last week, and while the car runs way cooler (Better fan program) I get over 20 KR on the scanmaster when I go past 1/2 throttle! Way too much timing, as I have also read on this board.

I'm currently running 93- 95 octane (Mixing the crappy 91 with 100 per a mixing chart I got from a local 76 source) and the boost is set around 14-15 PSI. Runs OK, but I'm looking for a little more.

I plan on getting an Alcohol Injection by October, which I am hoping will allow me to run about the same setup on 91 octane without the $5 a gallon 100 octane mix.

My GN has 150,000 mi, so I don't need to push it too hard. I drive it everyday, but I've never been that nice to it, either

Let me know what you think! Thanks!

 

[dconnor]

Do you have an adj fuel pressure regulator? If so I'd recommend a Thrasher chip (need to set the fuel pressure to 45psi), they work VERY well on near stock cars & the driveabilty is simply awsome. My car ran consistent/solid 12.40's@110mph with a mild "recipe" combo, a 100 octane Thrasher & xylene homebrew.

150K... I hope you've replaced the timing set & valve springs!!! If not, I think you'll be very pleasantly suprised at how much power you'll regain esp. on the big end!

Doug C.

 

[salvageV6]

I would just start with their 93 street chip for stock injectors and start tuning with that.

Kenne-Bell chips should turn the fan on early at least my 1990 and 1992 chips did.

 

[Mr URL]

The Ramchargers chips work really well too! Both street and race chips. They are some of my favorite standard chips. I was really happy with them before I stepped up to the Extender which they also offer.

 

[Quickturbosix]

If you go the Thrasher route make sure to put in a 160* thermostat. My chip didnt work right untill I did.

 

[6=8]

Thanks for the responces!

Yeah, I have JUST replaced the valve springs, I put a 160 thermostat in about 4 years ago and replaced the timing set last year. This baby never ran so good, but I feel the chip is holding me back.

When I replaced the valve springs, It was shocking... I could, on a good day, only rev to 3,500 rpm. Now, I can actually see those red leds on the tach. (And a nice patch of rubber on the 1-2 shift!) It has been a L O N G time since it ran like this. I drive around with a big stupid grin on my face... Kind of like the one I got when I bought the car!

I do not have an adjustable FPR, and the fuel pump a stock replacment unit about 2 years old.

Before I go AFPR, I need to replace the injectors (150K stockers never been off the car!)

I am thinking the Ramchargers is my best bet with this mostly stock combo.

Anyone else have a thought or two? Thanks you guys...

 

[6=8]

It is on it's way!

The variables were:

Octane: 93
Boost: 15 psi
Injectors/fuel system: Stock
IC and Turbo: Stock

So, if any one else is considering one of Ramchargers chips, just know these items before you order.

Thanks for the help.