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Old 22 Sep 2003, 07:06 pm
gino
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Default Re: 'Super-chipping' Accord 2.0 LSi auto... Is it worth it??


"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I don't recommend making any changes to your system unless you are a
> mechanic or have a close friend that is a mechanic. You can do damage to
> your engine and engine related systems if you do things incorrectly. For
> example, my Honda has something called a "speed limit controll" built into
> the computer that prevents my vehicle from going over 130 mph. I could
> easily have my mechanic reset it to my vehicle can go 140 mph. I won't
> have any mechanic do this since I found out that the head gasket might go
> out if I go 140 mph. I have learned to be content with going only 130 mph.
>
>
> Get a magazine called "Honda Tuning"
> www.hondatuningmagazine.com


Thanks for the input Bill. I have decided not to chip the car, but will look
into intake and exhaust systems as per the advice of another poster.

The car is sluggish and I wouldn't mind a bit more pep. Nothing crazy
though. Any thoughts, Bill?

Regards

gino


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