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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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ECU Software ?

Newbie here i'm thinking of getting my chip flashed. can someone tell me who to go to? Here are my choices

1) Powerchip - Spoke with Travis, seems very creditable

2) Speedinnovation (Jessie) - Read on the forum he blew up alot of motors.

3) Kleemann - Shot a PM to Cory, no answer.

Thank you guys! After software anything us for power
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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damn..blew up motors from the ECU reflash...didnt know it could be that harmful if done incorrectly...

i had mine done my speedtuningusa and was happy with the results... felt a difference in acceleration and my speed limiter was removed
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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PowerChips is great and Aaron (StealthAuto) is wonderful to work with and a sponsor here.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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PowerChips is great and Aaron (StealthAuto) is wonderful to work with and a sponsor here.
Thanks a bunch! I want to get alittle more feedback before I pull the trigger.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by deyainrdy4ds
damn..blew up motors from the ECU reflash...didnt know it could be that harmful if done incorrectly...

i had mine done my speedtuningusa and was happy with the results... felt a difference in acceleration and my speed limiter was removed
Who at speedtuniingusa did you go to?

I just read on the forum about Speed Innovation software that blew up a few motors. That is why I'm doing my homework.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Vicc430DP
Who at speedtuniingusa did you go to?

I just read on the forum about Speed Innovation software that blew up a few motors. That is why I'm doing my homework.
oliver from speedtuningusa...
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Vic, i'm actually in the same situation you are. I'm still trying to decide which company / brand to go with. Do yourself a favor just as i did, do a search within this entire forum about ECU chips. Not only for CLKs. There are some threads posted here outside of the CLK forum, and people post complaints and what not at almost EVERY brand out there.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Speed Tuning

PowerChip

Speed Innovation


- Which one would you say is the best? Why?

- Which has the MOST HorsePower / Torque GAINS on 91 Octane Gasoline?

- Which ones will pass smog?

- Which one is known to blow motors? And how in the world does that happen?



Please let me know guys. Thanks a bunch.
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