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A diesel truck, an SUV and a sports car each get something different from a tuning chip. What to expect for your vehicle type, and how to judge a tuner before you buy.

More horsepower, faster acceleration, better economy — the claims are big. Here is what a tuning chip realistically delivers, the two misconceptions worth clearing up, and when it is genuinely worth the money.

An aftermarket chip changes how your ECU controls the engine — boost pressure, fuel mixture, throttle response. What a tuning chip actually is, and how modern OBD-II and piggyback units do their work.

For the most part, chip tuning is still misunderstood and may be perplexing to most car owners. Chip tuning consists of adjusting the fuel and ignition maps, as well as the timing of variable valve timing, rev limits, and speed limiters on the engine. Performance tuning chips are the simplest approach to boost the performance […]

Chip tuning is known to boost a car’s performance – adding power, and speed, and improving fuel efficiency. It’s like an extraordinary chip that you plug into your engine and boom, your car has been upgraded. However, some people are concerned that it may be causing more damage than good. Right now we’ll discuss if […]

Chip tuning is a recurring term for car enthusiasts who are all about speed, power, efficiency, and better fuel economy. Commonly referred to as ECU tuning, ECU remapping, and engine tuning, chip tuning refers to reprogramming the electronic control unit (ECU) in order to improve your car engine’s performance. What is ECU? The electronic control […]