Diesel Performance Chips – What Do They Do and How Do They Work?
Diesel performance chips are a great way to increase horsepower, torque and even fuel mileage without having to do any heavy modifications to the vehicle. You do not have to be an experienced mechanic to install one of these. Between their ability to increase the performance of a diesel and its ease of use, diesel performance chips are one of the most popular diesel modifications available. But, how to they work? That is the question that I will answer in this article. The first thing you need to understand is that there are several types of “diesel chips.” A diesel chip goes by the name of diesel module, tuner, programmer and chip. Each one of these is quite different in their application, but they all accomplish the same task. All of them adjust: • Air/Fuel Ratios • Fuel Injector Flow Rates • Shifting Points • Spark Timing A diesel module plugs into the vehicle’s wiring harness usually found under the hood. They remain there while driving. If factory settings are desired, you can sim
