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Performance chip??

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by tanasit, Jun 9, 2012.

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    #1 tanasit, Jun 9, 2012
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    Yes, it is. Don't waste your money...

    All these "chips" are are resistors to fool the mass airflow sensor into thinking that your airflow into your engine is more than what it actually is. Your ECU then adds more fuel, making a richer air/fuel mixture. You can damage your O2 sensor using these.
     
    #2 xliderider, Jun 9, 2012
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    "A foole and his monie be soone at debate, which after with sorrow repents him too late."--Thomas Tusser
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    My understanding is they are illegal in California and may be in the other CARB states ... not that the law ever has anything to do with the actions of an Internet thief.

    Bob Wilson
     
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