Chip Friendly Dealers Part 2
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Chip Friendly Dealers Part 2
Just went over to my dealer in Orlando in that my oil cap assembly does not work - oil cap is a spinner, and is being held down simply with the pressure of the engine cover. I wonder what idiot prepped this car. We discussed chips, DV's, etc. The foreman said that the dealer has absolutely no problem with chips. He said that if something far out (unlike standard failures - whatever that means) happens, it would be helpful to have a spare ECU in the vehicle which he would happily replace prior to commencing the trouble shooting. He went on to say, that for all "normal" type failures, it was not necessary to replace the chip, etc., when bringing it in for service. I also learned that with the 225's, if the DV fails (unlike the 180), the check engine light comes on, so one does not simply have to listen for odd sounds, etc. The guy even offerred to put in a K&N filter tomorrow when I bring it in, if I supply it. Seems to be a nice dealership. Also, they happily took me at the exact time I wanted tomorrow, and are having the part overnighted from JAX. So far so good, although it is a pain in the *** to bring a car with 500 miles in for repairs.
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Re: Chip Friendly Dealers Part 2
I was going to get mine mail order -= Stratosphere (sp?). I believe the issue is the same as it was with my SVT Lightning. When you clean and re-oil them, the secret is a very light coat of oil, so that the intake is not sucking the excess oil. I will have to research it more, but the lead mechanic, as I mentioned, even offerred to install it for me at no charge as long as my ride was going to be there for service. Having said that, I would like to do more research on the issue. I have had K&N filters in all my rides including motorcycles.
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Re: Chip Friendly Dealers Part 2
On K&N website they advertise a part # for the
TT filter but I couldn't find it at their dealer
network. I'll check at Stratosphere (I think we are spelling it right) if they have a web site.
If find out anything else, give me a shout.
Thanks!
Bryan C. Dunn
Fairfield, CT
225 coupe silver/black
TT filter but I couldn't find it at their dealer
network. I'll check at Stratosphere (I think we are spelling it right) if they have a web site.
If find out anything else, give me a shout.
Thanks!
Bryan C. Dunn
Fairfield, CT
225 coupe silver/black
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Re: Chip Friendly Dealers Part 2
Let me know the details when you get it. Looks like a very simple install. I assume it is the typical K&N filter that is serviced with a K&N (or like kit) which contains filter cleaner and re-oiling fluid. They usually manage to add a few ponies at the dyno.
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