balboa 0 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Hi Guys-----just seen on ebay a chip i can purchase for my 2.9 vr6 for £34.99----it says i will see gains of upto 10 more bhp---and also it will increase the power and torque it will also increase the rev limit range to 7500rmp....anyone had one of these fitted???firstly do they really work? and secondly will they not just end up damaging the engine??all advice is greatly appreciated-----thanks Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 All they do is trick ECU into thinking engine is cold so overfuels it......i wouldnt bother mate Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 they are a resistor from maplins normally that costs about 30p!! My bro in law bought one for £30 for his celica last year and wanted me to fit it, I made him smash it with a malletother version is a copy of a generic map, so low quality Link to post Share on other sites
balboa 0 Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 smash it with a mallett !!---lol----cheers for reply lads --i also put post on edition38----same replies from guys there too----so definitely gonna leave it-----thanks agian lads!!! Link to post Share on other sites
vdubz 0 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 A guy who had his vr6 in the performance vw mag couple of months ago said he had one from ebay and thought it was ok with no problems. Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 pays your money, takes your chance, custom mapping is always your best bet Link to post Share on other sites
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