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    Hi i have a 91 5 speed vn and am looking at a powerchip.
    The one im lookin at has V4 on it, Any one know what that is?
    It also is for a auto but have been told that they are the same for both maual and auto in the vn's, Is this corect, If not what will go wrong putting a auto chip in with a manual?
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    Well in the 1991 models i think its the same, but pre-1991, manuals had a different crankshaft to the automatics...which could perhaps cause a difference? Im not entirely sure though.

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    The main difference is that auto ECU's have a slightly different idle setup I think. I'm pretty sure it will work fine but yeah, I think I remember reading something about the idle being a bit weird. Not sure what program V4 is, try googling it just for fun, I'm too lazy. Also there are options other than a powerchip, I think Dr Bob on these forums sells go fast chips as well, just in case you wanna shop around a bit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kasey375
    Hi i have a 91 5 speed vn and am looking at a powerchip.
    The one im lookin at has V4 on it, Any one know what that is?
    It also is for a auto but have been told that they are the same for both maual and auto in the vn's, Is this corect, If not what will go wrong putting a auto chip in with a manual?
    thanks.
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    V4 sound like tunerpro,
    anywy a power chip wil do wonders if it's programeed right

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    The "Powerchip" brand memcals offer good performance gains.
    if you can get it cheap do it, but dont pay over $250 for it

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    Ok thanks, i just wanted to know manly about it been for a auto, Als my car is on gas, will i need a chip to be programed for gas?
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    is this about the one on ebay?? i have seen one on there and it says sumthing about the v4 thing

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    he V4 is the Powerchip version number, the latest is V4.161 i think, it is to identify the latest revision

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    my powerchip 98 is for sale, will suit a VN V6 Auto, but to be honest i don't know how it will react with gas. Should be ok but to be safe maybe you could email powerchip and ask them if their chips are suitable for dual fuel.
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