FWIW
I have the stage II chip in my 98 5.2, I have noticed slight better part
throttle response and about 2 MPG . I have always used Sunoco ultra 94 gas,
and haven't tried using a lower octane to see if it will ping. I haven't
noticed much else in performance at WOT, but the only way to tell is to take
to the strip and get some times with and then with out the chip. I am going
to get the MP computer when they come out.
David Thede wrote:
> Dave, I'm sorta in the same boat as you. However, I plan on getting the
> R/T kit for mine. I will wait for the chip and get the headers and maybe
> the cam at the same time. The Mopar chip will raise the redline I
> believe but requires premium unleaded. I don't drive mine that much so
> gas cost is not a big deal.
>
> Dave T.
> '97 Sport CC V8/5-spd 4x4
> Homemade Ram Air
> K&N FIPK clone
> Gibson dual cat-back
> http://members.xoom.com/tnadoman
>
> >I have been following the JET chip issue and am anxious to upgrade my
> stock
> >computer (97 5.2 V-8 Auto 2WD) and am tired of waiting for Mopar to
> release
> >theirs. I'd be all over this group purchase if I was comfortable that
> the
> >performance gain was there.
> >
> >What I think I've heard so far from those who have installed chips is a
> >resounding maybe as to whether it helps full throttle performance.
> There
> >seems to be evidence to suggest that it might actually hurt
> performance.
> >On the other hand, there seems to be some consensus that part throttle
> >performance is improved.
> >
> >Anybody with the chip, particularly those with 97 and 98 5.2's have
> >anything to add to this? Has anybody heard anything semi-definitive
> about
> >the release of the MP computer for 97's? It seems to me that it's been
> >over a year since the 96's came out and about a year from when Mopar
> tech
> >originally told me they'd be released.
> >
> >
> >Dave Rench
> >"Where's the d#mn computer?"
> >97 Reg Cab, Short Box, 5.2 V-8, Auto, 3.55 SG, Leer Classic GT Tonneau,
> 10"
> >FABM, Hooker Aerochamber muffler, MSD 8.5MM
> >
> >
>
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