Preformance chips

[deevergote]

i have a CB7 with F20A,, which ECU shud i put in for optimal performance please?

The ECU that is made for that engine. There are no "bolt in" ECU upgrades.
This thread isn't about your F22A or your ECU, however. Please make your own thread rather than changing the subject of an existing one. That's a quick way to get yourself banned.

[darkfusion42]

It corrupts the readings sent to the ECU. Basically, it makes your car run either too rich (which will result in serious carbon deposits, fouled sensors, a clogged cat, and possible head damage in time...) or too lean (which increases the chances of detonation, which will destroy your engine.)

These chips do not add power, or make your car any faster. You'll see more of a gain in performance by removing your entire air conditioning system.

Hate to say it, but Deev is right, and i learned this the hard way back when i was a wet behind the ears teenager. Ended up blowing the motor in my cavalier..with 60,000 miles. Thats an extreme case but it is initially what caused the problems. running rich led to clogged cat led to blown head gasket...twice, then threw a rod due to worn internals. Resistor = bad news.

granted that was a stupid GM...lol

[deevergote]

I'm always right. Except on the rare occasion that I'm wrong... but those who have witnessed those occurances are no longer with us. I make sure of that!


The Cavalier certainly isn't made as well as a Honda, but that only means the Hondas may live a LITTLE longer. These cars are also old enough to vote, so even with relatively low mileage, they're pretty tired. Restoring an engine before modifying it is ideal, but if you aren't going to go that far, at least get mods that won't do damage!