smithy-b
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Does any one know if the ecu chips off eBay for about £60 are actually any good? Thanks
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Mike
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No. They're a bodge which may get you 1-2bhp if you're lucky but they could also lose you power depending on which bodge the chip is based on. There won't be a noticeable difference but some are potentially dangerous towards your engine, I wouldn't try one even if I was given it for free.
[Edited on 10-08-2013 by Mike]
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corsa_sean
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As said above avoid at all costs !
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smithy-b
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cheers guys what decent chips are there to buy?
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corsa_sean
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You are best off gettin it mapped as that will e custom to your mods and give best gains
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smithy-b
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ok cheers mate
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Sly_SRi
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For actual bhp gains, spend an extra £25 and buy this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPD-performance-inlet-manifold-corsa-tigra-barina-X16XE-X14XE-C16XE-/261247361750?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cd38e62d6
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Pete_gsi
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Average price for good non turbo remap is about £200
Have a look at Superchips and depending what and how old your car is depends on wether its chip change or can be mapped.
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Pete_gsi
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And yes power box inlet is a must. Double the gains of a remap at harf the price
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smithy-b
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already have a power box, cams, lightened flywheel ect ect
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by smithy-b
cheers guys what decent chips are there to buy?
Poke up with the X14XE as is and buy another car when you can afford it.
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