chip for alky?

nboost · 09-25-2003, 11:19 PM

im setting up my car with the DIY alky and was wondering i have to get a special chip burned or another chip in general to run alky. right now i have the postons chip not sure what it is since i bought the car with it, and im only running 14psi of boost. will this chip work out for me do you think? or should i get one with more timing? only thing is, we only get ****ty 91 oct here in AZ.

salvageV6 · 09-25-2003, 11:45 PM

What injectors are in the car? You need to know that to get a chip burnt.

If you can't get the specs. somehow on what you have currently in the chip I would email Eric Marshall at Turbotweak once you are sure of the injector size.

Tell him everything you have on the car including the crappy 91 gas you will be using.

He can burn you a more modern alky. chip with the proper timing for that gas and your DIY setup, just give him the nozzle size(s) you plan on using.

Good luck.

nboost · 09-26-2003, 07:00 PM

thanks a lot! thumb_up

Razor · 09-30-2003, 11:23 PM

Typically a low timing street chip works really well. Also on stock motors, chips like the thrasher 92 shine as well since theye open loop chips and make tuning easier..

But you have to know what your injectors are, keep the timing low in the 19-20 degree range and start from there..

HTH

bigdaddytodd196 · 03-17-2004, 05:05 AM

I have two different alcohol chips, one is from Jay Carter and the other is from Eric Marshall. eric@turbotweak.com
They both run well, but Eric's chip rocks. He will make changes for free for one year (except inj. size) His customer service is superior!

stevemon · 03-17-2004, 07:13 AM

I've had enough good results with Thrasher 93, Jay Carter 20* timing Street and Red Armstrongs 93 w/24* timing chips and have never had a custom alky chip made up.

I guess if you race with alky, a custom chip might take you a little farther but for the varying conditions you'll encounter on the street, I wouldn't bother using a custom chip as anything too close to the edge might lead to trouble.

Disclaimer: I'm sure there are other opinions and feel that people are free to spend their money as they like. I just don't think this is an expense that most will need to include in their car budget.

salvageV6 · 03-17-2004, 12:08 PM

Steve, can't argue with that logic assuming someone has a clue what chip is in the car and how well it is burned to the combo.

Unfortunately most DON'T and wonder where the performance and drivability is in their cars.

"right now i have the postons chip not sure what it is....."

I would burn a good alky. chip to the combo. and be done with chip buying for the car.

Hence the recommendation for TurboTweak.

Razor · 03-17-2004, 11:25 PM

Thumbs up for Eric as well..

I'm playing with one of his creations and the car is starting to fly. I actually may be able and give 'ol Salvage a run for his money

09-25-2003, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
nboost Frequent Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 228	chip for alky? im setting up my car with the DIY alky and was wondering i have to get a special chip burned or another chip in general to run alky. right now i have the postons chip not sure what it is since i bought the car with it, and im only running 14psi of boost. will this chip work out for me do you think? or should i get one with more timing? only thing is, we only get ****ty 91 oct here in AZ.

09-25-2003, 11:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
salvageV6 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 6,431	What injectors are in the car? You need to know that to get a chip burnt. If you can't get the specs. somehow on what you have currently in the chip I would email Eric Marshall at Turbotweak once you are sure of the injector size. Tell him everything you have on the car including the crappy 91 gas you will be using. He can burn you a more modern alky. chip with the proper timing for that gas and your DIY setup, just give him the nozzle size(s) you plan on using. Good luck. __________________ WE4, 155K, Daily Driver, DBLBBGT70, 55lb.Inj., Pedophile DP, hollow cat.,Schertz Hi-Pro and 3200Protorque, Postons Headers, 2 1/2"SS Ultraflows and pipes, Ex.Ext. alky chip, EGT/Bilsteins, Boxed Cont. arms/Airbags/snubber,Blizzak snows, Nittos 275/60DR, 307, adj.reg./ SMC alky dual, 9 gauges,scamaster and D.Scan,BSTC, translator and 31/2"MAF, V4 inter. DYNO. TESTED!!! 11.93 @ 113.7 GN loaded, car #2. 115K miles. Accufab reg.,Scanmaster, Reds 100 chip, Mease downpipe, Mease 15row stretch IC, hollow cat., ATR ss. 3"crossflow, SMC alky., J.J. 62mm.T.B., RJC power plate, Bilsteins, Moog springs, HR Parts mount and rear arms, Nittos. "Some Cars Like Lots Of Fuel Pressure and Some Cars Are On Blocks." 12.4 @ 111

03-17-2004, 07:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
stevemon Free Information Kits Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Jamaica Pass, Ok Posts: 3,906	I've had enough good results with Thrasher 93, Jay Carter 20* timing Street and Red Armstrongs 93 w/24* timing chips and have never had a custom alky chip made up. I guess if you race with alky, a custom chip might take you a little farther but for the varying conditions you'll encounter on the street, I wouldn't bother using a custom chip as anything too close to the edge might lead to trouble. Disclaimer: I'm sure there are other opinions and feel that people are free to spend their money as they like. I just don't think this is an expense that most will need to include in their car budget. __________________ stevemonroe@cox.net 1986 GN, 11.80 @ 114, stock turbo. Now in my God sons care. 1989 TTA #10, Sold 1967 Buick Spl. GS Clone, Sold 1957 Buick Special 2nd new Buick in the family (sold) 1950 Special. Families 1st new Buick. Got the Bling Grill 2006 Sissy Motorscooter DIY Alcohol Injection 62 mm Throttle Bodys Liberalism faltered when it turned out it could not cope with truth. D. Moynihan Some in my party threaten to send a message that they don't know a just war when they see it, and more broadly that they're not prepared to use our military strength to protect our security and the cause of freedom. Joe Lieberman Somehow liberals have been unable to acquire from life what conservatives seem to be endowed with at birth: namely, a healthy skepticism of the powers of government agencies to do good. Daniel Moynihan When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary. T. Paine

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09-26-2003, 07:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
nboost Frequent Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 228	thanks a lot! thumb_up

09-30-2003, 11:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Razor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 883	Typically a low timing street chip works really well. Also on stock motors, chips like the thrasher 92 shine as well since theye open loop chips and make tuning easier.. But you have to know what your injectors are, keep the timing low in the 19-20 degree range and start from there.. HTH

03-17-2004, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigdaddytodd196 Lurker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lubbock,TX Posts: 1	I have two different alcohol chips, one is from Jay Carter and the other is from Eric Marshall. eric@turbotweak.com They both run well, but Eric's chip rocks. He will make changes for free for one year (except inj. size) His customer service is superior!

03-17-2004, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
salvageV6 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 6,431	Steve, can't argue with that logic assuming someone has a clue what chip is in the car and how well it is burned to the combo. Unfortunately most DON'T and wonder where the performance and drivability is in their cars. "right now i have the postons chip not sure what it is....." I would burn a good alky. chip to the combo. and be done with chip buying for the car. Hence the recommendation for TurboTweak.

03-17-2004, 11:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Razor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 883	Thumbs up for Eric as well.. I'm playing with one of his creations and the car is starting to fly. I actually may be able and give 'ol Salvage a run for his money