nguyensteve

Has anyone try this Power Chip

http://www.powerchipgroup.com/intera...sp?pid=Mer0118

feel free to tell me what you think.

Thanks
Steve Nguyen

Richard Galing

I had the 93 Gold Powerchip installed in my E430 (3) weeks ago @ their new Santa Monica office...the Powerchip does make the car feel stronger, I haven't dyno'd the car though so no quantifiable support but their is a definitely more torque feel (especially above 3500rpm). However according to their reps full throttle dynometer testing is not a true representative test of their product...I do plan to dyno the car @ Evosport, I am awaiting for production of their headers.

For those who decide on the 93 chip, it is imperative to use octane boost or a mixture of racing fuel (fortunately racing fuel is sold very nearby me). I've used Nos Racing Formula (black box) with fair results in my previous Upsolute & RBTech ECU upgrade.

FYI the difference between the 93 Powerchip vs Upsolute & RBTech is extremely noticeable, at part throttle the car feels snappy & crisp with good overall response. The acceleration is not brutal (however, I wish it was ) but rather smooth & acute.

According to Joel (Powerchip rep), the rev limit is increase 200rpm & speed limiter is remove and this upgrade is competely reversable.

Disclaimer - I have no affilation with Powerchip...Just a happy customer.

Steve: I notice you reside in San Diego...I recently placed an order with AutoWerks located in your area for the BMC Carbon Dynamic Airbox (CDA), Randall had it installed in his E Class with good results.

Richard

Turbo][

How much was the BMC. I wanted the carbon AIRBOX! Please send info!!

Richard Galing

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Autowerks Express is charging $250 which includes a special mounting bracket for our W210...since BMC CDA kit only sends the filter & ram air hose. I expect the unit to arrive later on this week, due to the delay in shipment by BMC.



Richard

cabby850

Anyone else with experience with powerchip? Is this a new company? Has anyone heard of it before? It looks almost too good to be true. only $840 compared to other chips costing $2000 or more. Are they the only company that offers a chip for the 97 E420? Most other company only have chip mods for the E430 and not E420. Will adding this chip make the 0-60 time faster?

Ed

Lightman

I would highly recommend Wetterauer Chip tuning. They've been around for a long time, and the one in my TDI jetta is unreal. Its not like bsing around with intakes and cat back exhausts for a 5-10 hp gain you *think* you can feel. The chip added 30hp and 40lbs torque, and the car is night and day difference. I couldn't believe i waited as long as I did to do it. WETT were also great people to deal with customer service wise. If they dont have your model listed, email kelly to check, or check their Euro website.
www.chip-tuning.com

Another company is Upsolute, www.upsolute.com which many ppl have and love

Speedtuning makes chips and will make a custom program to your specs if you like, www.speedtuningusa.com I believe, and oliver is supposedly a great guy to deal with as well.

Dont bother with fancy looking intakes etc, until your engine really NEEDS the extra air/exhaust capacity...