Performance chips for a car are meant to modify the algorithm that controls the car’s engine to the tune of improving its power gains, mileage, reducing emissions among other functions. Performance chips are an aftermarket parameter that controls the various parameters that gives a vehicles model the competitive advantage in terms of fuel consumption, turbo boost, and horsepower as well as other parameters.
Installation of a performance chip is done via a variety of means. Considering that most car engines are computer controlled, programming of the chips, which enhance these capabilities is the main issue that relates to their installation.
The physical installation of the performance chips are standard in that the dashboard cover below which the company or the factory chip is stored is removed. The factory chip is then pulled out and with this, one can then opt to replace with the performance chip. However, caution should be taken when plugging the performance chip into place since, bending a pin would lead to malfunctioning. Secondly, using oily hands, which may oil the pins, can also lead to a malfunction. This is so since they are electronic thus signal transmission is a necessity for them to function.
Vehicles and engine types also differ in the type of computer chip that is to be plugged in. They are specifically modeled and programmed to match a car design and make.
Use of a handheld programmer is the easiest method as it connects to the sub dash diagnostic port. This offers a chance for information to be transmitted to handheld screens from where one may adjust the spark curve, timing, and speedometer among others. Plug in chips are also commonly used, as they are preprogrammed to work with the vehicles computer and the vehicles wiring aiming at modifying the basic settings, which increase the output or performance.
In cases where more specific and advanced diagnostics are required, it is advisable to use the manufacturer or the company as the modifiers as they would have a chance of being more stringent with the changes while at the same time testing out the effects of the adjustments made thus improving reliability.
Installation of a performance chip is done via a variety of means. Considering that most car engines are computer controlled, programming of the chips, which enhance these capabilities is the main issue that relates to their installation.
The physical installation of the performance chips are standard in that the dashboard cover below which the company or the factory chip is stored is removed. The factory chip is then pulled out and with this, one can then opt to replace with the performance chip. However, caution should be taken when plugging the performance chip into place since, bending a pin would lead to malfunctioning. Secondly, using oily hands, which may oil the pins, can also lead to a malfunction. This is so since they are electronic thus signal transmission is a necessity for them to function.
Vehicles and engine types also differ in the type of computer chip that is to be plugged in. They are specifically modeled and programmed to match a car design and make.
Use of a handheld programmer is the easiest method as it connects to the sub dash diagnostic port. This offers a chance for information to be transmitted to handheld screens from where one may adjust the spark curve, timing, and speedometer among others. Plug in chips are also commonly used, as they are preprogrammed to work with the vehicles computer and the vehicles wiring aiming at modifying the basic settings, which increase the output or performance.
In cases where more specific and advanced diagnostics are required, it is advisable to use the manufacturer or the company as the modifiers as they would have a chance of being more stringent with the changes while at the same time testing out the effects of the adjustments made thus improving reliability.
