This is the following Honda ecu computers: P0A, P0B, P0C, P0H (OBD-I), P11, P12, P13, and P14.

Installing a performance chip on 1993-1995 Honda Prelude and 1994-1995 Accord is a single procedure that consists of removing the stock chip, soldering a socket in place and inserting the performance chip on the socket.

Different from the OBD-I Civic and Integra ecus, which you must add some extra parts, the OBD-I Accord and Prelude ecus do have a stock chip that can be replaced, making it simpler in a way, but tougher at the same time in another, because you will need to …read full article

When installing a performance chip, most of the times it is required that the distributor ignition timing be at the stock setting. This is brought here, because prior to installing a chip, many car owners, often do a manual timing advance (global setting) in an attempt to make more power out of the engine. Other times, it is caused because of a mechanical fix that required removal of the ignition assembly and it is left unadjusted when it is installed back.

This should be reverted if a performance chip is used, since …read full article

Well, I have heard one of the craziest proposals on racing. People suggested to maybe use gun powder to boost low octane gasoline…

Well, the truth is that damage is imminent, but how big, will depend on what gun powder you use.

Before clarifying, first of all, gun powder is …read full article

For installing a chip on your GTi ecu, just follow the following instructions:

Start out by locating the engine computer on your car. It is located under the driver’s side dash. You will need to remove the bolts that are attaching it on its place, then carefully pull out the ecu connector by pressing the locking plastic clip on it. See the drawing below for reference on locating the ecu:

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To install a chip on VW Jetta / Golf / Passat ecu, you first must uninstall the ecu from your car. Here is the location of the VW Jetta / Golf / Passat, though the placement might be the same for other models. This document is intended for the 94-95 VR6, but again, the same may apply to other models, so it can be used as a guide.

The ecu is located on the engine compartment, below the passengers side wiper assembly, as shown in the picture below. …read full article