GE Performance Chip Kit for the FORD RANGER
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GE Performance Chip Kit for the FORD RANGER
Anyone have experience/comments on the GE Performance Chip Kit for the FORD RANGER?
I have a 1994 XLT with the small 4 cyl engine (8 spark plugs). It's got about 90K miles on it. Is this worth the $69?
I have a 1994 XLT with the small 4 cyl engine (8 spark plugs). It's got about 90K miles on it. Is this worth the $69?
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Given that the Ranger is purpose-built to be a light-duty, 1/4-ton truck, I don't see where any chip on any of the engines offered would offer much of a performance increase.
Are you looking for more power, or more mileage?
Are you looking for more power, or more mileage?
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I've never heard of a GE chip. Is this an item off eBay? Many of those are scams (do-nothing chips).
I had a Jet chip in my Ranger once. All it did was advance the timing at WOT and raise the redline about 500 RPM. Not worth the money, in my opinion, since it was only detectable at WOT which didn't happen very often. Finally took it out and got a Bama tune which is much better.
I had a Jet chip in my Ranger once. All it did was advance the timing at WOT and raise the redline about 500 RPM. Not worth the money, in my opinion, since it was only detectable at WOT which didn't happen very often. Finally took it out and got a Bama tune which is much better.
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Sorry I posted that wrong. It's GF not GE. I saw an add for it in the left side bar for this forum. Here's a link to their page.
FORD RANGER GF Peformance Chip
I was suspicious is why I asked.
FORD RANGER GF Peformance Chip
I was suspicious is why I asked.
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To quote: "The GF module installs into your FORD RANGER's engine bay and is connected via 2 wires that plug into the IAT sensor."
Sounds like (I'm guessing) it fools the computer into richening the mixture by diddling with the Intake Air Temperature sensor's signal. It might get a little power, but that sure wouldn't increase the gas mileage. And if it is richening the mixture, there's the possibility to overheat the catalytic converter.
Color me extremely skeptical. I sure wouldn't put it on my truck.
Sounds like (I'm guessing) it fools the computer into richening the mixture by diddling with the Intake Air Temperature sensor's signal. It might get a little power, but that sure wouldn't increase the gas mileage. And if it is richening the mixture, there's the possibility to overheat the catalytic converter.
Color me extremely skeptical. I sure wouldn't put it on my truck.
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