phillydude Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 I was intrigued to read a comment about the FastChip being available for my 94 STS... and even more so to find our man Bruce quoted on the FastChip website raving about their product. So exactly what is involved with making this modification to my car, aside for the $160 or so for the actual chip? Can I do this myself with reasonable skills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timokon@yahoo.com Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 When I contacted FastChip about my 93 DeVille 4.9, they told me that it's basically a "plug and play" deal. Pull out the factory PROM (under the dash-passener's side), and plug in the FastChip. They also cautioned me about upgrading the tires on the car, as the chip would give me a top end of about 136 MPH. Haven't done it yet, as I've just completed a job change and move from NY to Florida, so I've had some more pressing issues to deal with. Be sure to post your results if you decide to do it. Cheers, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillydude Posted June 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 It said something on the website about removing the speed limiter... wasn't sure if that was something I needed to do, or that would be done as a result of replacing the chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timokon@yahoo.com Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Not sure if the speed limiter is a separate component, or simply part of the PROM programming. All I DO know is that when I hit 108, the fuel supply goes away, and Fastchip claims that simply replacing the PROM with their chip will give me about 136. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 It said something on the website about removing the speed limiter... wasn't sure if that was something I needed to do, or that would be done as a result of replacing the chip. I believe that the speed limiter is in the chip so when you replace the factory chip with a "super chip" it automatically removes the limiter. The chip can only be removed in certain Cadillacs. After a certain year, and I don't remember what year it is, the box that the chip is in is sealed and supposedly can't be accessed but I don't know if this is true or not. I know that in my car, 92 Seville, the chip can be replaced. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timokon@yahoo.com Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 To the best of my knowledge, the last year in which you can replace the chip is 95. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac STS Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 anyone know how to order one? i went to their site and couldnt find anything for my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 anyone know how to order one? i went to their site and couldnt find anything for my car You can order a custom chip at that site, call them up for details and to see if they can do it for your car. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 If I installed a FASTCHIP in my 92 Seville SLS with the 4.9L engine, what could I expect in the area of performance for my car? Anyone know? If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacseville Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 bruce n. put some kind of chip in his 4.9... check the old site. Guru always says just bump timing and use premium and save some money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac STS Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 bruce n. put some kind of chip in his 4.9... check the old site. Guru always says just bump timing and use premium and save some money... but 160 aint bad at all..im sure you would be able to feel the difference, my brother has a diablo chip in his rustang and the difference in feel is phenominal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillydude Posted July 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 I checked the door jamb yesterday... and happy happy joy joy... little "z"'s next to the tire ratings. So I doubt I really NEED the chip after all... just some better rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg P. Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 Now that you mention it, I'm pretty sure that ALL of the 1994 STS's came with the Z-rated tires as standard equipment. It wasn't until a few years later that the STS came standard with the H-rated tires with the Z-rated tires as an extra-cost option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yenko Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Does anyone have a fastchip for 4.6L Northstar. If so, can you feel the differance! And do you have to get a custom chip for the Northstar. IMPORT CRUSHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Does anyone have a fastchip for 4.6L Northstar. If so, can you feel the differance! And do you have to get a custom chip for the Northstar. There was one on the for sale items not sure if they sold it or not here check ypur email im sending info on one i just found okay? Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac STS Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 I have one for sale Email me if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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