Should you Opt for Engine Control Module Tuning

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Should You Opt for Engine Control Module Tuning
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The Engine Control Module(ECM) of a car is a
computer that controls the key functions of your
engine.
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By attaching a chip tuner or performance chip
into the system, the parameters in the computer
can be altered.
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Such alteration in the settings can result in a
change of key factors in the engine such as the
air-fuel ratio and the spark timing.
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When you opt for engine control module tuning,
then it has both positive and negative effects
which are discussed below.
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Positive effects
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More power More efficiency Affordable upgrades
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More power
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The car manufacturers tend to be conservative
with the settings on their ECM to account for
changes in elevation, temperature, fuel, and
maintenance schedules.
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Chip tuning can change the settings to get more
power from the engine, adding a good chunk of
horsepower to the car.
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More efficiency
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The main goal of chip tuning for a long time was
power, but todays higher fuel prices and
environmental goals have changed that.
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Modern chip tuning can help your engine run more
efficiently, and help you to get more mileage.
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Affordable upgrades
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When you think of buying custom car parts, then
only you realize how much they can cost to get
installed.
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And in contrast, getting the chip tuned by a
professional is much cheaper and that too with
great results.
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Negative effects
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More wear More mistakes More maintenance
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More wear
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That extra horsepower attained by the car
translates to more force and generates excess
heat.
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All these force, heat, and revolutions result in
a lot more wear of the other parts of the car and
also puts stress on your engine.
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More mistakes
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It might seem like chip tuning is as simple as
plugging the chip into the right port, but in
reality, it's more complicated than that.
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Use of wrong chip or the wrong chip settings can
easily cause your engine to seize up or break
down and the damage is often irreparable.
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More maintenance
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One of the big reasons manufacturers are so
conservative with their chip settings is that
they expect people to perform infrequent
maintenance.
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When your engine has a chip tuner installed,
youll need to make sure that you perform more
rigorous maintenance, and also use the right kind
of fuel.
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Lastly
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Remember that, going for better replacements
parts will definitely help you get the most out
of your chip tuning.
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It is something to take into account since many
people who get chip tuners are planning to
customize their ride anyway.
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