GF Performance Chip

[iiball3]

Anyone has any experience with these?..or know much about them? never really brushed up on ithttp://www.gfchips.com/hondaaccord.aspx

[Gotz Cb7]

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...rformance+chip

[deevergote]

Any generic chip won't do anything for your engine, other than potentially damage it.
And 60hp? Bullshit. No single modification will EVER give you that much. Aside from a turbo, supercharger, or nitrous kit, there are no single modifications that will give you more than 10-20hp in most cases. Any time something simple advertises big gains, assume it's a lie... because it is.

[Tippey764]

It increases my power and fuel economyand lowers my emissions at the same time? Shit, what was honda R&D doing? All they needed was this little chip.

[iiball3]

Ha lol true.. The only reason I kind posted it was because I couldn't believe that this company was legally allowed to advertise such false info? That's crazy how they rip people off and still run this company

[deevergote]

All they need to do is show that their little chip can do each of those things for some car on the market, and then advertise it as "up to". For example, if you lean out the fuel mixture and up the boost on an SRT-4, you MIGHT see a 60hp gain (it won't be good for the engine, nor will it improve fuel economy or emissions... but the hp is there.) If you dangerously trim the fuel mixture for a Prelude VTEC, you MIGHT see a 20-25% increase in fuel economy (the H22A's ECU is tuned to run rather rich, for protection against detonation... with a mild tune, I gained 5mpg on mine, from 25 to 30.)

Their claims are vague. That's how they get away with it.
It's sad... so many of these things are advertised in magazines, on ebay, and even on very professional looking sites like that. It makes it easy for someone who doesn't know the first thing about ECU tuning to believe the claims. We would ALL love to believe those claims... but they're simply not true!

[antonio7566]

Sorry bud all that is, is a 10 cent resistor that tricks your ecu. It is unsafe for your engine it will make it run really rich or really lean I can't remember which one. I can see why you would think this is for reall great sales gimmick great wording, the truth is it's all bullshit. Good thing you came here for some advice.

[cloudasc]

First off, every page is the exact same as others, just they just change the wording from Brand/Make between pages, here's an excerpt for a DB9 Vantage, or Honda Accord, or whatever other car you can think of.

WHAT IS IT? The GF Performance Chip reprograms your air/fuel ratio, ignition timing, and other aspects of your vehicle's engine to SAFELY increase the power, while increasing fuel economy significantly. Our chips are designed and programmed per vehicle. Your car will run smoother, run cooler and more efficiently at the same time. The gains we advertise are real, and are guaranteed with a money back promise. Our chips will not only increase horsepower, but torque as well for more REAL power. It increases power throughout the full RPM range unlike many competitors.

EASY INSTALLATION. Installation can be performed by anyone using simple hand tools. The GF module installs into your ASTON MARTIN DB9's (or Honda Accords, etc) engine bay and is connected via 2 wires that plug into the IAT sensor. Diagrams are included. The unit is then able to reprogram the ECU thus improving your car's performance. Everything needed for installation is included in this kit for a quick and easy installation that shouldn't take more than 15 minutes. There is absolutley nothing else needed to have this installed on your vehicle.

COMPATIBLE. The GF Performance Chip utilizes the latest in automotive engine control technology. Our product allows you to take your ASTON MARTIN DB9's performance to the next level. Our product is tested to work with your car in either stock or modified trim. You can have any kind of modification and our unit will still remain compatible with your ASTON MARTIN DB9.

GUARANTEED. Regardless of your driving style our chip will provide a substantial increase in performance in your ASTON MARTIN DB9. All of these benefits are achieved without disassembling your ASTON MARTIN DB9's ECU thereby preserving your factory warranty or permanently altering your car in any way shape or form. What sets us apart from our competition is that we offer a solid product that we stand by, so much so that if you are not satisfied in any way we will offer you a 100% no questions asked refund. Additionally, just from the fuel savings alone, our chip pays for itself!

Sounds like a piggyback setup, that ultimately sounds like , if your not opening the ecu up to replace the chip (prom), how are you supposed to connect it to the IAT sensor?

MSRP: 399.99? Ahahhahahahahha

They even sell the kit for Bugatti's.

[deevergote]

It's not a piggyback... it's really nothing more than a resistor, as antonio7566 said (I went to the page this morning to argue with his statement, and he's right.) This is the same thing they've been hawking on ebay since 2001. A 99 cent resistor you can buy at Radio Shack (even with their inflated prices! )

It alters the signal from the IAT sensor to trick the ECU into thinking the engine is running cooler. It's like giving someone a cup of decaf and saying it's extra strength coffee.
The funny thing is... if the ECU thinks the engine is running cooler, wouldn't it supply MORE fuel? More fuel without more oxygen would cause a loss in power and fuel economy... Maybe it reports that the engine is running hotter, so it cuts back the fuel (hence the gain in power and fuel economy.)

That, or it really does absolutely nothing at all... a placebo effect... which is why it's safe to offer it for just about any fuel injected vehicle, from K-cars to Bugattis.