ODB Performance Chips?

[DustinCheeks]

Has anyone ever ran one of these?

I had a chip in my '01 supercharged mustang GT but i bought the car with the chip already installed. I was 18 when i bought the car, i knew nothing about them (performance chips), never learned about it and honestly never cared to at that age.

Every time i see an ad for one i see the same thing... boosts HP by 45%, 40% added torque, improved fuel economy, etc. but i just find that very hard to believe. I know i can buy the JB4 tuner which I plan to do so but I ran across these as i was browsing the web and im just curious to hear the facts from those who know more than I. Can they be trusted? or are they complete BS?

Here are a couple links to a few i noticed recirculating in my browser....

Fits 2018-2023 Kia Stinger Performance Tuner Chip Power Tuning Programmer - Etsy

This Car Accessories item by StreetWolfsShop has 8 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Chino, CA. Listed on Aug 24, 2024

www.etsy.com

Kia Performance Chip - Thorton Chip Tuning

www.thortonchiptuning.com

Stage 2 Performance Chip Module OBD2 For KIA

Transform your KIA with the Stage 2 SMARTTUNE Performance Chip Module. Enjoy powerful gains in horsepower, torque, and fuel efficiency—100% safe and easy to install! Unlock your engine's potential today!

www.performancechiptuning.com

Thanks in advance for the guidance/advice!

 

[Kamauxx]

They're scams. The one your Mustang had was probably a tune in a box. You plug it into your OBDII, load the software, and disconnect it.

The products in your post also go into the OBDII but they remain there and blink pretty lights at you. That's all they do--they flash lights. Nothing more.

Go on Google/YouTube and search the specific products and read/watch the INDEPENDENT reviews (the ones from people, not tuning companies).

 

[DustinCheeks]

They're scams. The one your Mustang had was probably a tune in a box. You plug it into your OBDII, load the software, and disconnect it.

The products in your post also go into the OBDII but they remain there and blink pretty lights at you. That's all they do--they flash lights. Nothing more.

Go on Google/YouTube and search the specific products and read/watch the INDEPENDENT reviews (the ones from people, not tuning companies).

lol i figured they were bullshit.