Lorenzo650
New CEG'er
anyone have any recommendations for a performance chip for a 2000 svt contour? Has anyone had trouble with the "superchip"?
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recommendations for performance chip
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Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
Most people will tell you to skip the chip and go with the handheld tuner instead.
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
Nautilus Performance
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Redlineracer12
Addicted CEG'er
I would and I have a (custom) chip in one car, xcal in the other. Both tuned from Nautilus
With the chip you have to worry about the connection getting dirty/corroded/loose which can cause funky problems. Not to mention I can't scan for codes (or datalog) in the obd2 port while the chip is in. Have to disable it. With an XCal you just flash it and forget it.
TUFTOUR
Hard-core CEG'er
I used to run a Jet chip with no problems...before people began switching to custom tunes and the Xcal, lots of folks used Superchips with few issues...
ukfan50
CEG'er
What exactly does a "flash from Nautilis" add to the car, if anything. And how much is it. My car's OEM so would a flash help me add any HP/Tourque/etc?
Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
If you're stock there isnt much point. The tune is for when you add parts like intake or exhaust and want the computer to know the mods are there so it can take advantage of them.
Tex
Hard-core CEG'er
In my case, it's the only way my car will run, but I don't use Nautilus. They are a small company that offer some parts for our car as well as custom tuning. In your case, no it probably won't do too much for you for the $$$. A better hp/$ mod would be for you to install headers and a better y-pipe.
ukfan50
CEG'er
That's what I thought. Have an intake & getting a custom exhaust, haven't decided the specifics. Def wanna do headers all the way back.
Thanks 4 the info...
Roughly, how much is a more basic flash 4 intake/exhaust?
Thanks
Tex
Hard-core CEG'er
NPG's site- http://www.nautilusperformance.com/id2.html $200-280.
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ukfan50
CEG'er
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
well do you have an SVT?
if so, install some bolt ons first, the SVT pcm is pretty solid for the stock engine.
if you have a normal contour, a good reflash will, for the most part, make it run like an SVT.
some data loggin or a dyno tune will definitely wring some power out, but best to spend this money post bolt ons.
even my base tune from NPG is pretty good, another $80 would have got me another 20hp +/-, but I'm a 05 3.0...
if so, install some bolt ons first, the SVT pcm is pretty solid for the stock engine.
if you have a normal contour, a good reflash will, for the most part, make it run like an SVT.
some data loggin or a dyno tune will definitely wring some power out, but best to spend this money post bolt ons.
even my base tune from NPG is pretty good, another $80 would have got me another 20hp +/-, but I'm a 05 3.0...
Tex
Hard-core CEG'er
And you've verified this with dyno time and a wideband?
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KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
your right mr tex-mex, joey is an ass bag, go tell him that yourself... [/sarcasm]
I'm speaking from my personal experience and the fact that nobody here I can think of has had an issue with his/NPG's work.
but obviously, since you fought in the alamo, you know lots and lots about programing and electronics.
want to back your mouth up with graphs? or will george dub come to my door and show me himself? because folks from texas are obviously good with numbers....
*ehem, economy, ehem*
I'm speaking from my personal experience and the fact that nobody here I can think of has had an issue with his/NPG's work.
but obviously, since you fought in the alamo, you know lots and lots about programing and electronics.
want to back your mouth up with graphs? or will george dub come to my door and show me himself? because folks from texas are obviously good with numbers....
*ehem, economy, ehem*
I have used Nautilus for a parts source and for tuning in the past.
No complaints from me. They have fantastic service and have always met or exceeded my expectations.
Not tossing a shameless plug, just wanted my personal experience with them to be known...since some 'name calling' has begun in this thread.
Best regards,
adam
No complaints from me. They have fantastic service and have always met or exceeded my expectations.
Not tossing a shameless plug, just wanted my personal experience with them to be known...since some 'name calling' has begun in this thread.
Best regards,
adam
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
I was being sarcastic, I love NPG, it's mister Tex over there that was insinuating their tunes wouldn't put numbers down.
thanks for the backup though.
thanks for the backup though.
Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
I think his comment was more about your power gain guess than their products and services.
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
15-20 is what people claim to gain from the performance tune. thats not me talking there. I only have the base tune, so I wouldn't call mine a hotrod at all. probably a little faster than a SVT still though...
Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
Making a claim about other peoples claims isnt much better though. Some dyno slips showing those gains from the same mods and tune would trump everything.
KAOS_3.0
Hard-core CEG'er
tru, I wasn't trying to say that 100% of the time you will net exactly 20 hp from the performance 3.0 tune over the base 3.0 tune, it was only a guestimate from the results of others.
all of this is technically off topic though, since the op only has a 2.5, and we still havent heard back from him on whether he has an svt or not.
all of this is technically off topic though, since the op only has a 2.5, and we still havent heard back from him on whether he has an svt or not.