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 Apr 3, 2005 - 11:53 PM
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Does the Venom 400 Chip really work, and has anyone noticed a difference with it?
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Apr 18, 2005 - 2:22 AM
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QUOTE(rocky2006 @ Apr 18, 2005 - 1:35 AM) did you feel a difference in performance? is it safe to do? would it work on an ST? [right][snapback]272841[/snapback][/right] QUOTE(CheesyLobster @ Apr 7, 2005 - 8:34 AM) Well, I just got my Venom 400 today for $150 used and installed it, minus good instructions. Concidering that I installed it correctly (can someone conferm that the orange wire goes to the map sensor?), the thing seems to be working correctly. EXCEPT, I got a CEL when I started up my car. My first though after I installed it and reved my engine a few times was, "wow, it kind of smells like gas," but after reving a little more the smell went away. I took the Celica out for a test drive and I can DEFINATELY feel a difference. I would probably guess around 5-10 hp gain, honestly. I did the CAI and muffler, and I'd say that this thing gave me more gains than either of those, especially in midrange rmps. Negatives: the thing was a bitch to install with no dirrections other than what was on the venom site, and drilling through the firewall is never exactly fun. My CEL is still on, and I'm probably getting worse milage, but thats ok because I was getting about 30mpg before.
Overall, I'd say that the chip is NOT worth the $400 msrp, but is definately worth the $150 i spent. If you don't know how to read a wiring diagram, you probably wont be able to install it yourself. I really want to go to the tracts or something and try a run with it on, then one with it off. So yes it works, but not for the 25% hp that they claim. [right][snapback]267644[/snapback][/right] |
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gt2nv Venom 400 Apr 3, 2005 - 11:53 PM
CheesyLobster I'll tell you in a few days when I get mine. Apr 4, 2005 - 2:47 AM gt2nv cool thanks, i was just wondering Apr 5, 2005 - 6:33 PM bloodrain read the reviews, all it does is dump more gas int... Apr 6, 2005 - 8:37 AM gt2nv my buddy had one on his prelude and when he turboe... Apr 6, 2005 - 10:57 AM CheesyLobster Well, I just got my Venom 400 today for $150 ... Apr 7, 2005 - 3:34 AM Hanyo that doesnt make sense..
once the cel light come... Apr 7, 2005 - 5:27 AM CheesyLobster Looks like the CEL went away. ? Apr 7, 2005 - 10:16 PM gt2nv so you think that this is a good idea to purchase Apr 14, 2005 - 7:17 AM CelicaST18 I also have the venom 400 on my ST...I'll agre... Apr 14, 2005 - 7:43 AM javi714 hey celicast18 did you get any CEL with the venom?... Apr 14, 2005 - 8:03 PM CelicaST18 No, i didn't get a CEL....Check your o2 sensor... Apr 16, 2005 - 2:31 PM CheesyLobster my cel has been gone for the last 2 weeks or so : ... Apr 17, 2005 - 3:56 AM 2003cbgts any updates on if u can tell a difference or not? ... Apr 17, 2005 - 3:56 PM Bigmeanbulldog55 I unplugged my o2 sensor on my cat. This seems t... Apr 17, 2005 - 4:43 PM rocky2006 did you feel a difference in performance? is it s... Apr 17, 2005 - 8:35 PM nk_pimpin18 yes you can buy them for celica st Apr 17, 2005 - 9:18 PM rocky2006 sorry, i was asking bigmeanbulldog55 if what he di... Apr 17, 2005 - 9:38 PM Bigmeanbulldog55 QUOTE(rocky2006 @ Apr 17, 2005 - 10:38 PM)sor... Apr 17, 2005 - 11:09 PM
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