Performance Chips Feed Your Vehicle a Heavy Dose of Power

Whether you want a performance chip that youpower you want. Based on how you respond to
can just plug in and forget about, or one that youthe questions, the power programmer then
can constantly tinker with to find your perfectuploads a new set of operating instructions to
settings, AutoAnything has the right electrical gearyour vehicle's computer. The new operating
for you. We have three different styles ofprogram only has to be uploaded once, so you
performance chips to choose from, each withcan pack away your power programmer or
their own unique characteristics and capabilities.experiment with some of the other settings and
However, for all their differences, the one thingmodes. Best of all, the whole process only takes
they have in common is the power to propelabout 10 minutes, and the only tools you'll need
your vehicle's performance to unbelievableare your own two hands.The advantage of the
heights.3 fundamental types of performancepower programmer is that you have greater
chipsControl ModulesA control module plugscontrol over the tuning of your system. For
directly into your under-the-hood electricalexample, you will be able to recalibrate your
system, standing right in between the data fromonboard computer to any changes in tire size,
your various sensors and the computer. Thespeed rating or even your rear end gear ratio.
module intercepts the data before it has a chanceThese changes dramatically affect your vehicle's
to reach the onboard computer. Then, it analysesperformance, but your computer does know to
the information, determines the properrecalculate unless you use a power programmer
adjustments to the air/fuel ratio, ignition timingto communicate with it. Moreover, many of our
and other key functions, and then sendspower programmers let you tune your engine for
commands to the onboard computer. A controlregular octane usage instead of the usual 91 or
module delivers accurate, immediate tuning forhigher fuel grade.Engine Management Systems
your engine because it is always plugged in and(EMS)If you want total control of your vehicle's
constantly reading and interpreting data from yourcomputer system, don't just reprogram it-replace
sensors.Each control module isit. An EMS is a complete substitution for your
custom-programmed to maximize the output andstock onboard computer, giving you virtually
efficiency of your vehicle's specific year, makeunlimited command over just about ever aspect
and model, taking into consideration engine size,of your vehicle's control system.Engine
transmission type and even your stock tire size.management systems are designed to customize
What's more, many control modules come inyour car, truck, or SUV to your exact
different power levels, or stages. That way, youspecifications. For those of us who know about
can choose the perfect amount of power forthe inner workings of your entire drive train, only
your unique driving habits.Many of the controlan EMS gives you full control of every minute
modules for diesel rigs have optional in-cabdetail, from your air/fuel ratio and fuel injector
monitors that display up to the second readingscontrol, to idle speed and nitrous (wet or dry)
of such critical engine information as turbo boost,management.You mount the EMS inside your
engine gas temperature and RPMs. Some evenengine compartment. Once it is secured, you
display your 0-60 acceleration and quarter milesimply unplug the wires from your old computer
time, and give you on-the-fly control of differentand plug them into the new one. Those wires
settings. For the best results, you will want to usesync your EMS with all of your vehicle's sensors,
a higher grade fuel with more octanes, like 91 orso it has an immediate connection to all the data
higher.Installing a control module is simple andfrom every critical part on your automobile. It
should not take more than 15 minutes. They haveuses the readings from your sensors to run your
a built-in, heat-shielded wiring harness that plugsengine at its peek level. You can even plug your
directly into your onboard computer, so there'slaptop into the EMS to view performance
absolutely no soldering, splicing or drilling required.information and manipulate settings.
After all the wires are connected, you neverApplication with your rideSure, a control module,
have to worry about adjusting the module everpower programmer or EMS unleashes huge gains
again, unless you would like to return to yourin horsepower, torque and efficiency, but you are
factory settings.Power ProgrammersLike controlprobably wondering how it actually works. For
modules, power programmers reconfigure yourmost performance parts, their purpose is
vehicle's onboard computer to perform at peakobvious-more power. You can visualize and hear a
levels, but they operate differently. Rather thanhotrod exhaust system hard at work, and you
being permanently installed into your electricalcan hold the pipes and headers right in your hands.
system, power programmers are plug-n-playA performance chip, on the other hand, exists in
devices.Before hitting the road, you connect it tothe invisible world of electrical pulses and binary
your OBD-II Port, which is handily located rightcodes.Andrew Bernhardt researches performance
under your dashboard. You will then answer aauto parts and writes copy for Visit their site for
number of questions about your vehicle, anyperformance chips from Superchips and
modifications you have made and what level ofHypertech.