Glossary / General

chip

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Chipping a car means changing its computer settings to make it faster or more powerful. It can help the engine run better and give it more horsepower.

Technical Definition

Chipping a car refers to modifying its engine management software to enhance performance, often resulting in increased horsepower and torque. This process can optimize fuel delivery and ignition timing, allowing the engine to perform better than its factory settings.

Hear It Discussed

""They're writing me a chip for the car. I think they already did. We bought some parts. So David purchased a lot of parts and got some advice from them when he was building the motor in the first..."
Jason Celebrates 20 Years Of Car Reviews — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 229 The Carmudgeon Show 24:50

"You can go out and you can buy a chip for pretty much any vehicle on the road."
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"...le cambian el chip, le mueven el sensor. Y es un tema de seguridad, sobre todo de prevención."
GM y Fundación CIMA celebran 15 años Autos Y Más 40:16