ebay chip, you've all seen it Options

[nicksceli]

i know that everyone has seen this so called "performance chip" for sale on ebay. it promises to add 10 to 20 hp. well i always thought it was crap and would never consider buying it but i have a friend who spends all his spare time online and bought this thing off ebay for me. its just a wire looking thing that is supposed to plug into the intake temp sensor and from what i got out of reading the instructions it just tricks the ecu by sending a signal saying the air is actually colder than it is thus adding more fuel. i was gonna put it in and give it a try but i don't know if its a good idea. from reading it i think i would be running rich. but i don't know that much. would that really be bad for the engine? is this thing worth a try? i don't really care either way since it was free and all but if it would make any difference i figure its worth a try if it wont be disasterous to my engine. give me some input what do you guys think

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

QUOTE (west_minist @ Apr 20, 2003 - 6:20 PM)

I am going to tell you a little secret. Go out and buy an Adustable Fuel Pressure Regulator with Fuel Pressure gauge & a Autometer A/F Mter You will gain alot of HP wiith little trouble.

Thats probably the best way to do it........but personally im not very technically or mechanicly inclined, so i dont think i would know how to properly adjust my fuel/air/ignition timing with that setup. The JET solution seems a little more user friendy and easier to install, and although it might not give me the same gains it will give me a more efficient fuel map than stock without too much hassle. From what i can tell its the best route to go as far as ECU/performance chip upgrading goes.