hey,
as far as the "chip" goes , im actually planning on getting the same thing but not until i supercharge and do a few other things , i wish i could help with the reliability issue but i dont know too many ppl that have this mod so i wont know until i get it myself
SSA headers,B&M STS, CAI, custom cat-back exhaust system, crossed drilled/slotted rotors, ngk spark plugs, Clutchmasters stg II w/ fidanza flywheel, snipercharger on the way and MANY appearance mods