Chip tuning?
#1
Chip tuning?
Hi guys,
I've noticed ebay (and google) have LOTS of different external chip tuning devices claiming to over power the GLK tdi engine from 170 hp to 212 (some even 231) hp.
Obviously, they'd claim better fuel economy (which imho is irrelevant, cause they probably only make highway economy better but they degrade in city economy)..
This sounds promising, however its also obvious this voids your warranty.
I wanted to know if anyone here has any experience with these sort of chips, and how dangerous or problematic these may become?
Do they squeeze more juice out of the engine by stressing it too much, causing problems?
Additionally, could these be disengaged right before service?
I've noticed ebay (and google) have LOTS of different external chip tuning devices claiming to over power the GLK tdi engine from 170 hp to 212 (some even 231) hp.
Obviously, they'd claim better fuel economy (which imho is irrelevant, cause they probably only make highway economy better but they degrade in city economy)..
This sounds promising, however its also obvious this voids your warranty.
I wanted to know if anyone here has any experience with these sort of chips, and how dangerous or problematic these may become?
Do they squeeze more juice out of the engine by stressing it too much, causing problems?
Additionally, could these be disengaged right before service?
#4
#5
Read this short article: http://www.endtuning.com/dieseltuningboxes.html
Personally I prefer ecu remapping over tuning box.
Ecu remapping = real values
Tuning box = fake values virtually
it is up for you.
#6
Super Member
Chips will void your warranty and tuning boxes in my estimation are a hoax based on their claims. Not that they don't work they just don't get you the HP or torque they claim. Waste of time and $$$
#7
there are cons and pros for tuning box vs ecu remap:
Read this short article: http://www.endtuning.com/dieseltuningboxes.html
Personally I prefer ecu remapping over tuning box.
Ecu remapping = real values
Tuning box = fake values virtually
it is up for you.
Read this short article: http://www.endtuning.com/dieseltuningboxes.html
Personally I prefer ecu remapping over tuning box.
Ecu remapping = real values
Tuning box = fake values virtually
it is up for you.
Thanks a lot for the link! Just read it and it definitely gave me some insights .. which brings me ot the following quotes..
Can anyone detect a remap?
I think that in my old audi they said that using the cruise control stick I could switch between ECU programs but I haven't really got into that.
[EDIT: Chip = remapping I reckon? so that answers the warranty question. Anything to do about this?]