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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Default G-force perfomance chip?

it says it can add:
*60hp
*4-7 mpg
*25-40% lower emissions
all for 69$

scam?
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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yes....superscam... 4-7mpg... that would be standard in all trucks already for that price if it works ....
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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+1 agree.
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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ok i want 4 that would give me 16-28 MPG on top of my 14. nah never believe those little chips like that. and 60 hp is allot. there is no way to get 60hp for $70, scam!
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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scam sauce x4
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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OMGz. That site is funny, when you choose your model, it's 2dr or Ext Cab, not 4.2, 4.6, or 5.4 and this is supposed to affect your engine?

That's a red flag right there, something that's supposed to enhance engine performance and you don't even specify which engine you have when ordering.

found a so-called "review" site too that says they tested it and they lost 3-10 mpg and LOST 8-15 HP

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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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All it is, is a resistor that tricks your engine in to thinking it's running cooler then it actually is; in turn, leaning out your fuel mixture, and fouling out your plugs, and destroying your cats.

-Denny
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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who needs cats anyways
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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i figured it was i just wanted to see if anyone bought it
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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Moral of the story with Ebay "tuning" items: Usually, if it isnt over $250 and you have never heard of it, its a scam. How these people get away with their claims I have no idea.

Stick to Brand name stuff, there is a reason its expensive.
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