#115763 - 08/01/05 04:34 PM
Re: 2000 GT Horsepower
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Originally posted by KungFuFighter:
Too bad PCMs Codes are hard to crack, or else i would mod it myself. 200 some dollars for a new PCM is too much in my opinion. Seeing the other thread in which an intense PCM crapped out, isn't helping me any to buy one, either.
I think i will wait till I win the lottery... $200 is actually very, very cheap for an aftermaket PCM for a car. For other cars, they can run from 500-1000+. An aftermarket one from Toyota Matrix costs $800 and gives a 5 or so HP increase. It does give it a better A/F ratio but it's still costly. With the 200, you are supposed to get 20 HP at the crank. Car can also handle any CAI/exhaust mods better. Its been the best mod for me so far. Showed the most difference.
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#115765 - 08/02/05 06:57 AM
Re: 2000 GT Horsepower
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As far as Intenses PCM I have been running a custom burn for a few months now without problems,there standard PCM is a good option for most at a reasonable price ,if you want to take atvantage of mods such as cai & exhaust a reprogrammed PCM is an absalute must.Chico
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#115766 - 08/05/05 11:35 AM
Re: 2000 GT Horsepower
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Registered: 07/27/05
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Ok ya'll, I'll take some pictures this weekend. I do need them don't I? Sorry 'bout that all you "picture hounds" . I'm not sure about any of the other "stats" on my GT, but as far as I know, it's all stock, nothing major except for the low mileage thus far. And yes, thunderbat, they are awesome. I have wanted this car for a very long time. Am very impressed with the Wide Trac System as well. How cool is that???
Disappointed the HP is not more than 200, but I hear you can buy a chip, but what do I need that for? I'm a 40 y/o momma. LOL
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#115767 - 08/05/05 12:09 PM
Re: 2000 GT Horsepower
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Just to be technical, its not just the chip. It is the actual computer itself , i.e., PCM, Thats what we were referring to.
Its just calibrated to give you more power and throttle response in comparision to stock. 20 hp or so increase. So when you say "I'll be up at the school in 10 minutes!", you will be there in 6-7.
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#115768 - 08/05/05 12:20 PM
Re: 2000 GT Horsepower
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Originally posted by ReddCurrlz_GPGT:
but I hear you can buy a chip, but what do I need that for? Stay away from those 'chips' on Ebay.
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#115770 - 08/05/05 05:14 PM
Re: 2000 GT Horsepower
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Originally posted by ReddCurrlz_GPGT:
Disappointed the HP is not more than 200, but I hear you can buy a chip, but what do I need that for? I'm a 40 y/o momma. LOL Don't be disappointed by the 200 HP number -- what you need to understand is that peak HP is useless as a measurement of power, it is the power curve and how well distributed throughout the entire rpm range that matters, and in that area your GT will perform quite well against similar cars. 
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