Bronco II Performance chip?

[lzenglish]

I just purchased an 1989 bronco II, with the 2.9 and it needs a little more power. I searched and found this "Performance Chip" on the web for 69 bucks, Does it work, or is it a gimmick? Claims are up tp 60 HP, and 4-6 mpg!

Thanks,

Wayne

 

[Pbheadshots]

Just like any other chip, claims to do something it may do. $69 is worth a try price.

Do they really work?

Watch out for the little cheapo box "chip".

 

[lzenglish]

Thanks for the reply! I was hoping for a little feedback from a member who has installed one, as the "Proof is in the Pudding". You are correct, that 69 bucks is not much $ but if it does not work, it is money thrown away. And, since my bronco has had allot of work done on it, by the previous owner, and runs like a top, I do not want to take away from that either.

Wayne

 

[exbass94]

Most likely a gimmick, but a link to said product would help determine that.

 

[88_Eddie]

aint no way, the best "chip" for a 2.9 is putting a 4.0 in it's place

 

[jhammel85]

I had one in mine...Didn't notice anything at all. It was a Jet Chip.

Perhaps it would help if more was done along with the chip? Maybe with a few more bolt ones but I doubt it. The lil 2.9 is pretty much doing all it can from the factory in my opinion.

 

[martin]

Snake oil has certainly gone up in price and diversity over the years.

 

[lzenglish]

I had one in mine...Didn't notice anything at all. It was a Jet chip.

Thanks Very Much! Finally an answer that I can digest! "I figured" that these were like all the other snake oils I have seen in my life, but was hoping for a Miracle! Like I said earlier, it is not just about getting the boost in HP, and MPG, I worried about doing damage, as far as my CA smog test goes.

Thanks Again,

Wayne

 

[Pbheadshots]

All they are is a resistor you put in series with a few sensors, to make it register lower readings.