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Are Chip Upgrades Worth It?

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#45 of 84 Factory chip an option for Infiniti FX45??? by inlitend1

Sep 02, 2005 (11:21 pm)

I have an Infiniti FX45 which has the same mill as the Q45 and M45 but makes 20 less horsepower for what reason - no one at Infiniti can say... I have hit a brick wall trying to find out if I can swap a Q45 chip with the one in my FX45 and recapture the "lost" horsepower. Does anyone know why this would not work and who can help me?

#46 of 84 Infiniti G35 Programmer Module? by ryanfr

Sep 22, 2005 (9:05 pm)

Does anyone know if there is a programmer module for an Infiniti G35? If so, do you have a link? I haven't been able to find anything.
 
Thanks!!

#47 of 84 Re: Chips [ksuwildcat001] by alaskasierra

Sep 27, 2005 (10:05 pm)

Replying to: ksuwildcat001 (Feb 15, 2004 3:24 pm)
I'm planning on adding an AFE cold air intake with a granitelli mass air flow sensor to my 99 sierra. I have a superchip programmer, that a rep told me not to use it with the mass air sensor. So Im leaning towards the diablo to see if I can get a coustom program to make eveything smooth. I will add the intake and sensor for a while then get a dyno test. I need to know a good place to send the dyno info to burn a custom program to fit my truck. SO Im in the same boat as you in a way, I just need some info if possible. TY for reading.

#48 of 84 2003 G35 COUPE by jimmytango00

Oct 13, 2005 (9:11 am)

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT.... I NEED INFO ON THE CHIP AND WANT TO KNOW IF ITS WORTH IT...

#49 of 84 Re: 2003 G35 COUPE [jimmytango00] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 13, 2005 (10:07 am)

Replying to: jimmytango00 (Oct 13, 2005 9:11 am)
Which chip are you thinking of buying? Name of product or manufacturer? Do you have a website link we can look at?

#50 of 84 Re: 2003 G35 COUPE [Mr_Shiftright] by jimmytango00

Oct 13, 2005 (10:19 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 13, 2005 10:07 am)
WELL I'LL BE HONEST WITH YOU...I REALLY HAVE NO CLUE... THIS IS MY FIRST CAR AND I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT CARS SO I KINDA CAME HERE FOR SOME SCHOOLING OR JUST FOR SOME HELP AND GUIDANCE ....MAYBE YOU CAN HELP ME OUT ON GETTING THE RIGHT CHIP ...I JUST INSTALLED AN INJEN COLD AIR INTAKE WICH MADE A REALLY BIG DIFFERENCE.. AND I WANT TO DO OTHER LITTLE MODS THAT WONT COST ME TOO MUCH.... IM ACTUALLY SELLING THE RIMS IT HAS RIGHT NOW AND LOOKING TO GET SOMETHING BIGGER 19X8.5 19X9.5 BUT I HEARD THAT CAN SLOW U DOWN SO IM THINKING OF 18'S ...ANNY SUGESTIONS?
 
HERES A LINK :
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=1044235&imageID=25- 8588582&Mytoken=C7F101CB-A0A1-4846-B5674390A9575ED22639079390

#51 of 84 Re: 2003 G35 COUPE [jimmytango00] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 13, 2005 (11:05 am)

Replying to: jimmytango00 (Oct 13, 2005 10:19 am)
I wouldn't go over 18", no way. Harsh ride and heavy tire wear, not worth it IMO.
 
As for the chips, you need to get their technical specs and read carefully HOW they achieve what they claim to acheive. For instance, are they trying to advance your ignition timing? Or do they merely extend your automatic transmission shifts (heck you could do that for free in manual mode). Is it a real chip or a re-flash? What proof do they offer for their claims? Who tested it for them? Are they impartial and independent testers?
 
You need to do your homework and the BEST thing is to talk to someone who has installed the chip and tested it themselves.

#52 of 84 Re: 2003 G35 COUPE [Mr_Shiftright] by jimmytango00

Oct 13, 2005 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 13, 2005 11:05 am)
THANK YOU. I'LL DO SOME RESEARCH AND ASK AROUND... BUT YEAH IM STICKING WITH THE 18'S AND PROBALBY BRINGING THE CAR DOWN ABOUT AN INCH. OR MAYBE 1.5 NOT SURE YET.. BUT IF THERES ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN HELP ME OUT ON ID BE STOKED.

#53 of 84 Re: 2003 G35 COUPE [jimmytango00] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 13, 2005 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: jimmytango00 (Oct 13, 2005 1:46 pm)
Well don't bring the car down TOO much or you'll hammer the stock shocks to pieces.

#54 of 84 Re: 2003 G35 COUPE [Mr_Shiftright] by jimmytango00

Oct 13, 2005 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 13, 2005 5:38 pm)
A shop was charging me $450 to lower it with different shocks...dont remember the name. should i even lower it ? and if so how low?

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