Split Second Boost Controllers in stock
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There's plenty of leeway in the stock programming
Have you ever looked at the exhaust pipe after running a stock car full throttle? Lots of soot, which is from unburned fuel. Factory settings include lots of extra fuel and conservative timing. As far as I can tell, there are no ill effects from turning up the boost like this, which probably means that the factory settings leave enough buffer room.
And if you're concerned at some point that you're stressing the motor (going up a steep hill in 110 degree heat) you could always just dial the boost back down.
>Has anyone tested this on an A4?
Sure. The product was developed on a Passat.
--Dan<ul><li><a href="http://www.machvw.com">Mach V Motorsports</a></li></ul>
And if you're concerned at some point that you're stressing the motor (going up a steep hill in 110 degree heat) you could always just dial the boost back down.
>Has anyone tested this on an A4?
Sure. The product was developed on a Passat.
--Dan<ul><li><a href="http://www.machvw.com">Mach V Motorsports</a></li></ul>
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pehaps, but I wouldn't want to run 1bar all the time on stock load levels.
Being able to control the boost is a neat feature, but lets face it, who is ever going to want to run less than 1bar if the product will go to 1bar?
Further, not everyone has access to, say, 92 or 93 octane (fortunately 93 is the norm here); some areas only have 91 as their "premium" grade fuel. This will compound any ill-effects (I would think) if someone runs 1bar and 91 octane all the time. Running leaner at higher boost levels on lower grade fuel can't be good. Just a thought.
Further, not everyone has access to, say, 92 or 93 octane (fortunately 93 is the norm here); some areas only have 91 as their "premium" grade fuel. This will compound any ill-effects (I would think) if someone runs 1bar and 91 octane all the time. Running leaner at higher boost levels on lower grade fuel can't be good. Just a thought.
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ROFLMAO!!!!!! That is THE WORST excuse I have heard!!!
Is that what you are gonna tell the first 1/2 of the customers that come to you when their car blows up?? SOOT?!?!?!
Come on REALLY...... The stock computer DOES NOT HAVE that much leadway.... And you have NOT even addresses the issue or ignition timing....
Come on REALLY...... The stock computer DOES NOT HAVE that much leadway.... And you have NOT even addresses the issue or ignition timing....
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Don't worry, I won't buy it....
I just feel bad for the guys who do and don't understand the ramifications...
If you want to SAFELY improve the performance of a 1.8T, why don't you sell one of the bigger name brand chips...
If you want to SAFELY improve the performance of a 1.8T, why don't you sell one of the bigger name brand chips...