topher5150
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What dose everyone think about the Lincoln motor spurt (LMS) computer chip
LMS chip ?
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mespock
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Geno makes a nice chip for the Mark VIII... Those who have it seem to like it alot..
topher5150
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How big of a challenge is putting one of these in
unity
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Plug and play. 10 minutes maybe? Just pull out ECU, clean contacts and plug back in. I think the harness for the ECU is held in my an 8mm bolt but the ECU itself is just held in place by a black clip.
slowmkviii
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very easy
would not recommend for a obd II car but better than nothing
great for an obd I car
350TPI
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Why would you not recommend it for an OBD II car?I have been thinking about getting it for my 98.
With OBD II you can get something a lot better. You can get a tuner and adjust many things yourself.
When I get the money I'm looking into the sniper tunning. LMS sells it, looks like a good deal. You can tune two cars for the price of one and you make your own tunes and you can as many tunes as you want.
davidm
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My 93 has a slight hessitation going into 4th with OD on, and back to third is noticeable also. It has the 1-2 update with Merc 5.
Wondering if the chip would help that, or its an eternal issue.
I usually turn the OD off until a certain speed then use as needed.
David
Wondering if the chip would help that, or its an eternal issue.
I usually turn the OD off until a certain speed then use as needed.
David
I got my chip yesterday - I haven't installed it yet. I picked up some Jaguar 18s with nearly new tires yesterday for $240 - sadly they don't fit quite right so I need some spacers. 275/35 rear - 245/40 front...
I'm going to be putting the chip in tonight or tomorrow and will have some impressions after the weekend.
I'm going to be putting the chip in tonight or tomorrow and will have some impressions after the weekend.
slowmkviii
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would love to see pics with the Jaguar wheels
The Rev
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I have the chip. My mpg hasn't changed, if anything it dropped. I do need new 02 sensors though and a new fuel pump is in the works\
Performance wise it's not bad at all, those shifts are hard!
Performance wise it's not bad at all, those shifts are hard!
slowmkviii
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I was fallowing jag wheels for a long time but never saw the right ones for a good price. and never did I see ones for $240 thats just wow
The Rev
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Yeah I just need to save some dough for my exhaust, I'm figuring that if a shop is gonna be doing an exhaust they can do my 02's and save me the time.
Gotta love craigslist! I figured for 240 I can resell them if they didn't work.
I can take a pic tonight with them on - at least one side. The fronts are right up against the control arm, and the rears are pretty damn close to the sway bar end link - hence the need for spacers.
unity
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With spacer make sure you torque to the exact spec and check OFTEN. Spacers act as a wash and all too often result in wheels falling off
Well I just ordered the LMS chip, can't wait for it to get here!
And since 02's were mentioned, man they suck. In the hardest spots to get too, I changed the drivers side one somehow and didn't know where to start with the passenger side lol.
And since 02's were mentioned, man they suck. In the hardest spots to get too, I changed the drivers side one somehow and didn't know where to start with the passenger side lol.
devilchild
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love the chip !!... havent had a single problem with it....
as for mpg's dropping with the lms chip... it probably has something to do with heavy feet
my average went up... then i got the exhaust... then i noticed i couldnt take my foot off of the gas !! haha
as for mpg's dropping with the lms chip... it probably has something to do with heavy feet
my average went up... then i got the exhaust... then i noticed i couldnt take my foot off of the gas !! haha
Cbecker1994Vlll
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Absolutely loved my chip and maf unit..... I always try to pimp genos products
topher5150
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just a question, but why do the gen 2 marks get less performance from the chip than the gen 1 marks
Got my chip in and I've only driven it a few miles. Shifting is improved, but not a whole lot. I still need to update the 1-2 and 2-3 pistons, and jmod my trans.
As far as performance goes it seems like it accelerates better, and the engine runs a bit smoother overall.
Again, these are first impressions. I need to drive it more to really get a good feel for it.
As far as performance goes it seems like it accelerates better, and the engine runs a bit smoother overall.
Again, these are first impressions. I need to drive it more to really get a good feel for it.