Can Jet Chips Compete With SCT Performance Programmers?

Power programmers. Performance tuners. Call themA lot of people rant and rave about the SCT livewire.
what you will. I lay out the strengths and weaknessesWhy? This hand held programmer comes with three
of Jet Chips and SCT tuners.built in tunes for economy, economy while towing, and
What the heck is a power programmer? Powerall out performance. This unit loads its program into the
programmers are little devices that you plug into youtruck through the trucks diagnostic port. The Livewire
car's computer that alter your vehicle's factoryalso offers the ability to check and clear trouble codes
settings, allowing for more power, better mpg, andas well as calibrate the speedometer for larger tires.
overall improved performance. Where's the downfallSCT has tuners for most new vehicles; both diesel
you ask? Beats me!and gas. The SCT livewire also comes with a screen
There are many types of hand held dieselabout three times larger than the competitions.
programmers out there, the ones we are going to talkBest SCT Claims:
about today are the Jet Chips' performance-Gain up to 33HP/35ft-lbs torque for gas; 120HP
programmer and the SCT livewire power tuner. They240ft-lbs torque for diesel (varies by vehicle)
both have similar functions and power increases - and-Maximum Fuel Economy Tune delivers fuel mileage
a few unique features to each. I will summarize the topgains of up to 2 MPG, depending on your driving style
selling points from each product's manufacturer.-Smoothes throttle response and increases
Let's take a look at the Jet Chips. First of all, tuners areperformance across the entire power band
excellent additions because you can easily transfer-Livewire also holds up to 3 custom-tune files for
them from vehicle to vehicle. That means you won'theavily-modified vehicles
have to purchase another performance programmer-Preloaded tuning means you can enjoy your Livewire
when you upgrade to a new ride. Also, there is a freeright out of the box
extreme program available on the company website-Includes a built-in, high-intensity yellow LED shift light
that adds additional options for off-roading. On some-Real-time instrumentation records and displays MPG,
trucks the extreme program adds up to 23 extrahorsepower, torque, quarter-mile and 0-60 times
horsepower! The more modifications you have, the-Easily return your vehicle to the factory tune for
more gains you will see from your Jet Chipsscheduled dealer maintenance
programmer.-The Livewire does not void your vehicle's
Top Jet Chips Claims:manufacturer warranty
-Ability to modify air/fuel ratios, ignition, shift points, shiftOverall, I recommend the SCT Livewire. It will probably
firmness, top speed limiter, and rev limiter specsrun you almost $200 more, but it's worth every penny
-Gas vehicles gain between 22 and 29 horsepowerin opinion. You will be saving money ever time you fill
and up to 40 lbs. of torque, depending on engine sizeup at the pump. You can avoid expensive mechanic
-Duramax LZ7 engine gains up to 100 horsepower andcosts every time the "Check Engine" light comes on.
170 lbs. of torque; Duramax LLY gains up to 95And your truck or car will be more fun to drive. Who
horsepower and 175 lbs. of torquedoesn't want more power?
-The Jet Performance Programmer can calibrate yourIf you are looking for added performance, but don't
speedometer or let you read and clear diagnosticwant to empty your piggy band, go with the Jet Chips
trouble codestuner. If you want optimum power and options, go with
-The Jet Performance Programmer installs in minutesthe SCT livewire.
and takes less than 20 seconds to begin tuning