Chip or not to chip?
11-11-2005, 11:26 AM
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Chip or not to chip?
I'm thinking of getting a performance ecu chip for my car tomorrow, either Powerchip or Eurospeed. They claim between 15-18 hp gain, but is it reliable? Let me know your opinions. Thanks
11-11-2005, 12:08 PM
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A few people have chips - but I don't think anyone has produced a dyno to prove any gains yet. I'm not sure though if the people that got them had the M111 or the M271 though.
There seems to be quite a debate on whether the chip really gets you any hp or not. If you decide to get one, PLEASE do a dyno before/after so once and for all we have a definite answer. You'd be a hero... ok, well maybe not a hero, but people would definitely appreciate it.
There seems to be quite a debate on whether the chip really gets you any hp or not. If you decide to get one, PLEASE do a dyno before/after so once and for all we have a definite answer. You'd be a hero... ok, well maybe not a hero, but people would definitely appreciate it.
11-11-2005, 12:19 PM
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There have been threads on this....... if i remember, one of the first people to get a powerchip was tifsoviv?...... that was 2 years ago if i remember correctly. Just using term "powerchip" pulls up 46 threads alone.... might be some answers there.
11-11-2005, 12:32 PM
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I don't know if it's reliable, but once I save up $640 I'm going to get the powerchip "flash" ASAP. I think its call the 93 GOLD programming.
I'll be the hero and get it dynoed, once I save up the money~
So far its the cheapest mod for the C230 that I can find (Besides the 5HP from K&N drop in filter, which I already have) Brabus and Kleemen have pulley and chips, but they cost way too much for me. :v
I'll be the hero and get it dynoed, once I save up the money~
So far its the cheapest mod for the C230 that I can find (Besides the 5HP from K&N drop in filter, which I already have) Brabus and Kleemen have pulley and chips, but they cost way too much for me. :v
11-12-2005, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
I don't know if it's reliable, but once I save up $640 I'm going to get the powerchip "flash" ASAP. I think its call the 93 GOLD programming.
I'll be the hero and get it dynoed, once I save up the money~
So far its the cheapest mod for the C230 that I can find (Besides the 5HP from K&N drop in filter, which I already have) Brabus and Kleemen have pulley and chips, but they cost way too much for me. :v
I'll be the hero and get it dynoed, once I save up the money~
So far its the cheapest mod for the C230 that I can find (Besides the 5HP from K&N drop in filter, which I already have) Brabus and Kleemen have pulley and chips, but they cost way too much for me. :v
11-12-2005, 08:40 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
the sticker alone is 2 hp
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11-12-2005, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGjohnny
I'm thinking of getting a performance ecu chip for my car tomorrow, either Powerchip or Eurospeed. They claim between 15-18 hp gain, but is it reliable? Let me know your opinions. Thanks
11-12-2005, 10:14 PM
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
Originally Posted by Outland
Slapping the amg badge on should add at least 20, and irritate the locals profusely.
11-14-2005, 03:38 AM
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do it.
the reliablity isnt a problem, all stock engines have a "safety net" built into them, the chip just gets rid of some of it. if u run premium gas it shouldnt be a problem. its also the most effective $/hp upgrade for the 4cyl. k engine
the reliablity isnt a problem, all stock engines have a "safety net" built into them, the chip just gets rid of some of it. if u run premium gas it shouldnt be a problem. its also the most effective $/hp upgrade for the 4cyl. k engine
11-14-2005, 05:50 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
dont forget to remove the 0
11-14-2005, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Outland
Duho! I always forget that. I knew there was a way to get more cheap HP!
11-15-2005, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Outland
Duho! I always forget that. I knew there was a way to get more cheap HP!
