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Old 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
You would be lucky to get 1-2hp from that k&n filter
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the sticker alone is 2 hp
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the sticker alone is 2 hp
Slapping the amg badge on should add at least 20, and irritate the locals profusely.
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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
Isn't these performance chip the same as a K-Box? Do Powerchip and Eurospeed cost less?
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Slapping the amg badge on should add at least 20, and irritate the locals profusely.
dont forget to remove the 0

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Might as well as add a M badge for a few more ponies....
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yeah i think you should chip...im going to hopfully soon
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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
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dont forget to remove the 0

Duho! I always forget that. I knew there was a way to get more cheap HP!
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Duho! I always forget that. I knew there was a way to get more cheap HP!
Just take all the letters and numbers off... the weight loss alone will definatly make you faster off the line and top speed...
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Duho! I always forget that. I knew there was a way to get more cheap HP!
i saw a W208 CLK32 the other day. looked like it was going 100mph right there in the parking lot.

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