| Whether you want a performance chip that you can | | | | power you want. Based on how you respond to the |
| just plug in and forget about, or one that you can | | | | questions, the power programmer then uploads a new |
| constantly tinker with to find your perfect settings, | | | | set of operating instructions to your vehicle's computer. |
| AutoAnything has the right electrical gear for you. We | | | | The new operating program only has to be uploaded |
| have three different styles of performance chips to | | | | once, so you can pack away your power |
| choose from, each with their own unique | | | | programmer or experiment with some of the other |
| characteristics and capabilities. However, for all their | | | | settings and modes. Best of all, the whole process only |
| differences, the one thing they have in common is the | | | | takes about 10 minutes, and the only tools you'll need |
| power to propel your vehicle's performance to | | | | are your own two hands.The advantage of the power |
| unbelievable heights.3 fundamental types of | | | | programmer is that you have greater control over the |
| performance chipsControl ModulesA control module | | | | tuning of your system. For example, you will be able to |
| plugs directly into your under-the-hood electrical | | | | recalibrate your onboard computer to any changes in |
| system, standing right in between the data from your | | | | tire size, speed rating or even your rear end gear ratio. |
| various sensors and the computer. The module | | | | These changes dramatically affect your vehicle's |
| intercepts the data before it has a chance to reach | | | | performance, but your computer does know to |
| the onboard computer. Then, it analyses the | | | | recalculate unless you use a power programmer to |
| information, determines the proper adjustments to the | | | | communicate with it. Moreover, many of our power |
| air/fuel ratio, ignition timing and other key functions, and | | | | programmers let you tune your engine for regular |
| then sends commands to the onboard computer. A | | | | octane usage instead of the usual 91 or higher fuel |
| control module delivers accurate, immediate tuning for | | | | grade.Engine Management Systems (EMS)If you want |
| your engine because it is always plugged in and | | | | total control of your vehicle's computer system, don't |
| constantly reading and interpreting data from your | | | | just reprogram it-replace it. An EMS is a complete |
| sensors.Each control module is custom-programmed | | | | substitution for your stock onboard computer, giving |
| to maximize the output and efficiency of your vehicle's | | | | you virtually unlimited command over just about ever |
| specific year, make and model, taking into | | | | aspect of your vehicle's control system.Engine |
| consideration engine size, transmission type and even | | | | management systems are designed to customize |
| your stock tire size. What's more, many control | | | | your car, truck, or SUV to your exact specifications. |
| modules come in different power levels, or stages. | | | | For those of us who know about the inner workings |
| That way, you can choose the perfect amount of | | | | of your entire drive train, only an EMS gives you full |
| power for your unique driving habits.Many of the | | | | control of every minute detail, from your air/fuel ratio |
| control modules for diesel rigs have optional in-cab | | | | and fuel injector control, to idle speed and nitrous (wet |
| monitors that display up to the second readings of | | | | or dry) management.You mount the EMS inside your |
| such critical engine information as turbo boost, engine | | | | engine compartment. Once it is secured, you simply |
| gas temperature and RPMs. Some even display your | | | | unplug the wires from your old computer and plug |
| 0-60 acceleration and quarter mile time, and give you | | | | them into the new one. Those wires sync your EMS |
| on-the-fly control of different settings. For the best | | | | with all of your vehicle's sensors, so it has an |
| results, you will want to use a higher grade fuel with | | | | immediate connection to all the data from every critical |
| more octanes, like 91 or higher.Installing a control | | | | part on your automobile. It uses the readings from your |
| module is simple and should not take more than 15 | | | | sensors to run your engine at its peek level. You can |
| minutes. They have a built-in, heat-shielded wiring | | | | even plug your laptop into the EMS to view |
| harness that plugs directly into your onboard computer, | | | | performance information and manipulate settings. |
| so there's absolutely no soldering, splicing or drilling | | | | Application with your rideSure, a control module, |
| required. After all the wires are connected, you never | | | | power programmer or EMS unleashes huge gains in |
| have to worry about adjusting the module ever again, | | | | horsepower, torque and efficiency, but you are |
| unless you would like to return to your factory | | | | probably wondering how it actually works. For most |
| settings.Power ProgrammersLike control modules, | | | | performance parts, their purpose is obvious-more |
| power programmers reconfigure your vehicle's | | | | power. You can visualize and hear a hotrod exhaust |
| onboard computer to perform at peak levels, but they | | | | system hard at work, and you can hold the pipes and |
| operate differently. Rather than being permanently | | | | headers right in your hands. A performance chip, on |
| installed into your electrical system, power | | | | the other hand, exists in the invisible world of electrical |
| programmers are plug-n-play devices.Before hitting the | | | | pulses and binary codes.Andrew Bernhardt |
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| handily located right under your dashboard. You will | | | | for Visit their site for performance chips from |
| then answer a number of questions about your vehicle, | | | | Superchips and Hypertech. |
| any modifications you have made and what level of | | | | |