Question: 1987 Corvette custom chip??

[vettebob]

1987 Z-51 standard trans Vette

I am presently using the factory dual exhaust with the catalytic converters gutted, and Flowmaster mufflers. I'm also running a 180 thermostat and a coolant sensor that turns the fans on at 180. Soon I would like to rebuild the engine with a moderate Comp Cams camshaft and some intake upgrades along with a valve job, rings, bearings, etc.

Am I to believe I will need a custom computer chip that costs nearly 400 bucks for this??!! That's what Summit charges, and it's nuts!!

Any alternatives?

Thanks,
vettebob

 

[Paddywhack]

Performance chip

Hi Bob, Call Brian Harris over at TBICHIPS/ Harris Performance, tell him what your plans are and he'll lead you down the right path for about $160. His number is 336-471-2827, web site is www.TBICHiPs.com. Tell him your mods and intentions and he'll take it from there. Did wonders for my mods!
Good Luck! I continued modifications over the winter, spoke with him again and he said send the chip back and he reflashed it to reflect the new mods for $50.

 

[vettebob]

Ok, thanks a lot!!

vettebob

 

[WhalePirot]

Every engine is different, even those that are 'exacty' the same. While mail order chips will be an improvement, to maximize the results of your work, only a custom chip will. Part of the problem (and expense) is that the earlier C4 chips could not be redone in real time, so there is plenty of R&R time.

Saving a couple hundred bucks may not, in the long run. Got that tee shirt!