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Old 08-06-2007, 07:34 PM
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i recently intalled the jet chip stage 2 in feb. i felt a great increase in power, tq and the gears hold and switch smoother. it says 180 degree thermostat are recommended but not necessary. what does it do with the chip?
 
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Old 08-06-2007, 09:38 PM
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Wat octane gas do you use?

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a cooler running engine will produce a little more power. plus it helps with pinging if you run cheap gas.
 
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93 octane i run in it
 
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thats what i run.
 
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what is pinging exactly, never had it b4
 
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you get it under hard exceleration while going up hills using cheap gas. if you have ever heard a rod knock before thats what it sounds like.
 
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Does the ECM mind the stat change? It seems every thing that is done the ECM knows about it and you never know how it’s going to react.
 
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i have no issues with my truck. really likes the cooler stat and responds well, with all the other mods.
 


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