Low cost upgrades/modification??

[Phix_06]

You know that makes sense. Because right after I removed the screen I had to change the oil and reset the oil light so I wonder if thats why I was able to notice the truck acepting the difference.

[Phix_06]

Will reseting the cpu work with adding fog lights too??

[jeverett]

I'm guessing that No, it will not work. Now I don't know for sure, but the way I'm thinking that if you reset it, it goes back to the factory defaults, which if your truck does not have fog-lights, was not programmed with the fog-light option.

As for the screen, I'm going home and remove my Hypertech, remove the MAF screen, reset the CPU and then re-install the chip. Maybe that was my problem to start with.

[rshooch]

jeverett do u have the programer or just the chip?? if u have the programer u should be able to just hook it up and tune it for the screen removeal for better results

[Phix_06]

Hwo does the chip work, I know that some of them will increase HP and some change the shifting points of the truck but how does it inprove the performance??

[jeverett]

I have the programmer, but I haven't seen any options for tuning for intake mods etc...

[rshooch]

phix it improves performance in a# of ways. u can change shift points(to stay in ur power band longer)ect.. things like that plus more hp = better top end and so forth... u wont get much out of it but ive seen ppl get 3 to 4 tenths quicker at the track.

jeverett

u should have an option for A/F air/ fuel ratio do u have that option?? if not just reset the pcu/ecu(same thing)

[ChevyWade]

hey guys, i have a 89 silverado tbi 350. its bone stock performance wise, and i am in high school. i wanna get some more cheap power. i only make about $350 a month so i am on a budget(especially since i get like 11 or 12 to a gallon). Also i have a pretty small amount of experience with cars. any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Wade

[ChevyWade]

Originally Posted by okie-chevy-man

thats a badass truck dog. on the FIPK.. you can DEFINATLEY feel the acceleration. alot faster throttle response. but my .02, go with the AIRAID. K&N is anywhere from 230 to 300 the airaid is about 100. i drove a friends with an airaid and it has about the same benefits.

where can i get an airaid for only 100 dollars?!

[rshooch]

Originally Posted by ChevyWade

hey guys, i have a 89 silverado tbi 350. its bone stock performance wise, and i am in high school. i wanna get some more cheap power. i only make about $350 a month so i am on a budget(especially since i get like 11 or 12 to a gallon). Also i have a pretty small amount of experience with cars. any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Wade

i guess u could do some free mods?? to the intake system port and polish tb but i dont know if u could or not with the injectors there, an air box.. save up for an exh.. system its kinda hard to mod on a budget trust me.. if u get ur engine to breathe better intake and exhaust and u stay out of the throttle u will pick up some gas mileage..

[okie-chevy-man]

Airaid 109 bucks at local auto zone in oklahoma
as for the ecu reset adjusting to fog lights, maybe if the sensor was there like it is there for the temp gauge but not equipped. its worth a shot, it takes about 3 seconds.

[jeverett]

Originally Posted by rshooch

jeverett

u should have an option for A/F air/ fuel ratio do u have that option?? if not just reset the pcu/ecu(same thing)

I haven't seen that option when I program it, but I could be overlooking it. This is the GEN 3 Hypertech programmer. For the ECU, I reset it before or after I program it?

[Phix_06]

Originally Posted by rshooch

phix it improves performance in a# of ways. u can change shift points(to stay in ur power band longer)ect.. things like that plus more hp = better top end and so forth... u wont get much out of it but ive seen ppl get 3 to 4 tenths quicker at the track.

jeverett

u should have an option for A/F air/ fuel ratio do u have that option?? if not just reset the pcu/ecu(same thing)

Does it increase the amount of torque as well??

[ChevyWade]

just bought a k&n filter. oils soakin in right now.

[rshooch]

jeverett i would assume you would program it after you reset thr ecu, but i would give the ecu time to reprogram its self first..


phix any time u have a hp incress u should gain some torque but its not like ur going to gain that much power from thr programmer