Speed Modules/Chips on ebay

[2001Silverado]

anybody purchased one????just wondering if they really work or worth the money.......also if anyone has had any problems with them???

[Rollingbones]

I was taking a serious look at one of them. Then I started doing some research (a lot on the forum). The conclusion I came to is that I don't see how a generic chip is going to be able to program the computer in my truck for what I want and have. There's just too many variables. Also one thing I've discovered is that "cheap" tricks usually don't help and sometimes even make matters worse so I find it difficult to trust my truck's computer and engine to a $10 parlor trick. (Most who've tried it found it didn't help much if any at all). I tried the "tornado" air intake gizmo and some silly magnet dingy thing which went on the fuel line just befor the carb. I didn't pay much for either (eBay) which meant I didn't get much from either. The Tornado actually was more of a hinderance than a help.
Ergo, probably the best "computer" thing you can do is something like a Nelson Tune with a Hypertech Tune being a fairly decent 2nd choice (this was the option I took). There's a lot of dudes here which went that way and are happy yhey did. I hope this helps!!!

[jethro_3]

Have them send you a list of satisfied customers that are not being paid..... Secondly who on this or other forums has one?????? Enough said....

[2001Silverado]

Originally Posted by Rollingbones

I was taking a serious look at one of them. Then I started doing some research (a lot on the forum). The conclusion I came to is that I don't see how a generic chip is going to be able to program the computer in my truck for what I want and have. There's just too many variables. Also one thing I've discovered is that "cheap" tricks usually don't help and sometimes even make matters worse so I find it difficult to trust my truck's computer and engine to a $10 parlor trick. (Most who've tried it found it didn't help much if any at all). I tried the "tornado" air intake gizmo and some silly magnet dingy thing which went on the fuel line just befor the carb. I didn't pay much for either (eBay) which meant I didn't get much from either. The Tornado actually was more of a hinderance than a help.
Ergo, probably the best "computer" thing you can do is something like a Nelson Tune with a Hypertech Tune being a fairly decent 2nd choice (this was the option I took). There's a lot of dudes here which went that way and are happy yhey did. I hope this helps!!!

lol, i ordered the same exact two things you just mentioned also...(have not ordered chip yet, dont htink i am now).....so the tornado thing and "fuelmaster" did not work for you???? my hopes just hit the floow, oh well, i may try to do the money back guarentee.........

[jeverett]

Get a Nelson tune. You will not be sorry. Bottom line.

If you put the money you've spent on all the things that probably won't work, you might have close to enough to get a tune.

[HanibalTheCannibal]

Originally Posted by jeverett

Get a Nelson tune. You will not be sorry. Bottom line.

If you put the money you've spent on all the things that probably won't work, you might have close to enough to get a tune.

Would someone explain the "nelson tune" I hear about? Is this a chip you put in your computer? or is it a program that has to be input into the truck by someone with a programmer. PLease explain....

[jethro_3]

Email me,slowprocess, blenderwizard, or jeverett and we can answer all your questions. None of us have anything but good things to say about the tune we have received.

[chris023]

Originally Posted by jeverett

Get a Nelson tune. You will not be sorry. Bottom line.

If you put the money you've spent on all the things that probably won't work, you might have close to enough to get a tune.

It's a 'custom' tune. you call Nelson, give him your truck information, what gas (octane) you want to run, what mods you have and he sends you a stock ecu with the 'custom' mapping for your truck. you then send him back your stock ecu after you swap them out. It's not a 'true' custom as the mapping isn't done on a dyno for your truck, but seems to be the best possible option out there.

[jethro_3]

He has run several if not hundreds of trucks on his dyno for mpg and performance. He knows by experiance what the changes will produce and won't quit changing the parameters until you get what you are looking for. All the changes come from past mapping on his dyno....

[bigbadram51]

If you live too far from San Antonio and cant see him personally his mail order is def. the way to go. But if you can get to San Antonio he can do a custom tune to you exact pickup, either on his dyno or a "street tune" This way you get real world loads on you engine and tranny and he can make the adjustments. You cannot go wrong with a nelson. Better driveability more power and more mpg. After my tune I got 2 mpg's better and when i moved back up to wa state pulling 4k extra weight could haul down the freeway at 85


It may seem pricey but totally worth the money

[HanibalTheCannibal]

Originally Posted by chris023

It's a 'custom' tune. you call Nelson, give him your truck information, what gas (octane) you want to run, what mods you have and he sends you a stock ecu with the 'custom' mapping for your truck. you then send him back your stock ecu after you swap them out. It's not a 'true' custom as the mapping isn't done on a dyno for your truck, but seems to be the best possible option out there.

I am an jour and a half from San Antonio. How much does a nelson tune cost?

[BlenderWizard]

hey man, go to http://www.nelsonperformance.com or call him at 210-626-0278