mod chips for A4
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mod chips for A4
Sorry to ask a stupid question here (new here...) but what kind of chip upgrades can be done to a 1.8t, 2.8 12v, and 2.8 30v? I've heard of stages of upgrades and things, but I am totally confused... anyone give me any clue and the performance gains to the three above engines? I know the answer will probably run long, but any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: mod chips for A4
1.8Ts can have three stages of Chips, 0.8 bar, 1.0 bar and 1.1 bar. From the factory 1.8Ts come @ about 0.48 bar. The engine can easily handle 1.1 bar(which is about the limit of the turbo).
0.8 bar will produce ~180HP and 210ft-lb torque.
1.0 bar will produce ~195HP and 240ft-lb torque.
1.1 bar will produce ~205HP and 255ft-lb torque.
As for the 12v and 30v engines the chip will make a minimal(5-12HP) difference, basically just getting rid of the "deadzone" between 3500-4700RPM.
Chips range in price from about $150-$500 depending on engine, tuner, and boost level.
HTH<p>- <a href="mailto:adhand@san.rr.com">Anand Dhanda</a>
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0.8 bar will produce ~180HP and 210ft-lb torque.
1.0 bar will produce ~195HP and 240ft-lb torque.
1.1 bar will produce ~205HP and 255ft-lb torque.
As for the 12v and 30v engines the chip will make a minimal(5-12HP) difference, basically just getting rid of the "deadzone" between 3500-4700RPM.
Chips range in price from about $150-$500 depending on engine, tuner, and boost level.
HTH<p>- <a href="mailto:adhand@san.rr.com">Anand Dhanda</a>
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I'm not sure that 12v 2.8's are chippable, just 30v's I think.
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I thought that TAP made a 12v chip...
<p>- <a href="mailto:adhand@san.rr.com">Anand Dhanda</a>
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P.S. Here is a list of Chip makers
<a href="http://www.chip-tuning.com">Wetterauer</a> - 1.8T 1 bar and 1.1 bar, 30v
<a href="http://www.goapr.com">APR</a> - 1.8T 1 bar
<a href="http://www.giacusa.com">GIAC(Garret)</a> - 1.8T 1.1 bar(I think)
<a href="http://www.tap1.com">TAP</a> - 1.8T 0.8 bar, 30v
<a href="http://www.hoppenmotorsport.com">MTM</a> - 1.8T 1 bar
<a href="http://www.advancedmotorsport.com">AMS(Abt)</a> - 1.8T 1 Bar, 30v
<a href="http://www.neuspeed.com">Neuspeed</a> - 1.8T 0.8 bar
<a href="http://www.greedspeed.com">Greedspeed(Modified Neuspeed chips)</a> - 1.8T VBL Variable Boost Level(0.8-1.0 bar)
I don't think I forgot anyone, but I am on my 2nd Jolt of the night and may have left someone out<p>- <a href="mailto:adhand@san.rr.com">Anand Dhanda</a>
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<a href="http://www.goapr.com">APR</a> - 1.8T 1 bar
<a href="http://www.giacusa.com">GIAC(Garret)</a> - 1.8T 1.1 bar(I think)
<a href="http://www.tap1.com">TAP</a> - 1.8T 0.8 bar, 30v
<a href="http://www.hoppenmotorsport.com">MTM</a> - 1.8T 1 bar
<a href="http://www.advancedmotorsport.com">AMS(Abt)</a> - 1.8T 1 Bar, 30v
<a href="http://www.neuspeed.com">Neuspeed</a> - 1.8T 0.8 bar
<a href="http://www.greedspeed.com">Greedspeed(Modified Neuspeed chips)</a> - 1.8T VBL Variable Boost Level(0.8-1.0 bar)
I don't think I forgot anyone, but I am on my 2nd Jolt of the night and may have left someone out<p>- <a href="mailto:adhand@san.rr.com">Anand Dhanda</a>
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Wetterauer does, we are having one put in this weekend
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Never mind, no 12v chip
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