how good are the madz28's chips
#1
how good are the madz28's chips
i am considering getting a chip from madz28, but was needing to know how much will that help me: here is the rundown on the engine
lt1 crate w/ 400hp/400tq
compression ratio of 11.5:1
cai
vortech intake elbow
pacesetter lt headers*straightpiped dumped at axle*
m6
all opinions of these chips would be greatly appreciated, what all could i expect from a chip...better acceleration, mpg, hp, tq...
just how good would this be for my car
lt1 crate w/ 400hp/400tq
compression ratio of 11.5:1
cai
vortech intake elbow
pacesetter lt headers*straightpiped dumped at axle*
m6
all opinions of these chips would be greatly appreciated, what all could i expect from a chip...better acceleration, mpg, hp, tq...
just how good would this be for my car
#3
Re: how good are the madz28's chips
Well if he has a 93 then it would be a chip. It would go in place of your stock unit. Even on a stock motor (which yours is not) most people see at least 15hp from a tune. Your cam specs and all the details would help out alot more.
#4
Re: how good are the madz28's chips
Originally Posted by JP2005
i am considering getting a chip from madz28, but was needing to know how much will that help me: here is the rundown on the engine
lt1 crate w/ 400hp/400tq
compression ratio of 11.5:1
cai
vortech intake elbow
pacesetter lt headers*straightpiped dumped at axle*
m6
all opinions of these chips would be greatly appreciated, what all could i expect from a chip...better acceleration, mpg, hp, tq...
just how good would this be for my car
lt1 crate w/ 400hp/400tq
compression ratio of 11.5:1
cai
vortech intake elbow
pacesetter lt headers*straightpiped dumped at axle*
m6
all opinions of these chips would be greatly appreciated, what all could i expect from a chip...better acceleration, mpg, hp, tq...
just how good would this be for my car
#5
Re: how good are the madz28's chips
A mail tune is great place to start since some people don't have dyno's near them or have to drive a couple of hours to them.
BTW Ion has great service and very fast at getting your PCM back.
make sure you tell him cam specs, head flow #s and any other mods.
BTW Ion has great service and very fast at getting your PCM back.
make sure you tell him cam specs, head flow #s and any other mods.
Last edited by lt11997; 08-31-2005 at 04:04 PM.
#6
Re: how good are the madz28's chips
after reading whats been posted, yes dyno tuning is the best way to go, but also the most expensive, madz28 tuned my heads/cam car and did an excellent job. just make sure to include all the specs on cam, bolt on mods, converter, gear size, injector, etc... good luck its a great tune for the $$, my car ran like a dream afterwards..
#8
Re: how good are the madz28's chips
Quick question...if Ion sends an update, what's needed to update my OBD-1 PCM in my '97? I know I need the cable from AKM and a laptop, but what software does it? (Yes I have lots of reading to do)
#9
Re: how good are the madz28's chips
I believe that Ion and Bryan provide you with any software (flash program) that you need to upload a tune to your PCM.
If your interested in dabbling in a bit of tuning as well, Tunercat includes WinFlash for uploading tunes. And TTS Datamaster seems to be what most people use for scanning/datalogging.
I'm about to go OBDI as well, so I've been spending some time researching this - yes there's lots out there to read on this subject.
If your interested in dabbling in a bit of tuning as well, Tunercat includes WinFlash for uploading tunes. And TTS Datamaster seems to be what most people use for scanning/datalogging.
I'm about to go OBDI as well, so I've been spending some time researching this - yes there's lots out there to read on this subject.
#10
Re: how good are the madz28's chips
I have an OBD1 conversion from MADZ28 and we were only able to pull 7hp more out of the car on a dyno tune than Ion's baseline. I realize all engines are different, but mine is far from common and to hit it that close is amazing to me.
#11
Re: how good are the madz28's chips
I have an OBD1 conversion for my 97 SS and Ion did a great job. His service was great and I would recommend him to anyone. A dyno tune is the best. But it is not always available to some people like myself and it is expensive. Ion gives you a lot for the money.
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