superchip vs ecutek
22 May 2006, 07:26 PM
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superchip vs ecutek
A bit of advice please.
My local tuning place Xtreme motorsport in Harlow are offering superchips for a 40bhp gain for £511.
Whats the difference between this and an ecutek upgrade
Am I better off going for a superchip on an un-modded car or Ecutek with some upgrades(filter/backbox)
I think it would cost a lot more for the ecutek
MY02 Wrx
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My local tuning place Xtreme motorsport in Harlow are offering superchips for a 40bhp gain for £511.
Whats the difference between this and an ecutek upgrade
Am I better off going for a superchip on an un-modded car or Ecutek with some upgrades(filter/backbox)
I think it would cost a lot more for the ecutek
MY02 Wrx
Please advise
22 May 2006, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX_Tyrant
A bit of advice please.
My local tuning place Xtreme motorsport in Harlow are offering superchips for a 40bhp gain for £511.
Whats the difference between this and an ecutek upgrade
Am I better off going for a superchip on an un-modded car or Ecutek with some upgrades(filter/backbox)
I think it would cost a lot more for the ecutek
MY02 Wrx
Please advise
My local tuning place Xtreme motorsport in Harlow are offering superchips for a 40bhp gain for £511.
Whats the difference between this and an ecutek upgrade
Am I better off going for a superchip on an un-modded car or Ecutek with some upgrades(filter/backbox)
I think it would cost a lot more for the ecutek
MY02 Wrx
Please advise
22 May 2006, 07:48 PM
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I think what the guy is syaing is DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT PUTTING A SUPERCHIP IN IT...
ECUTEK for £500-£550 + vat is your best option..
An ECUTEK will be mapped to whatever modifications you have on your car at the time.
I'm not even going to waste my breath on what a superchip wont do on an 02 impreza.
Andy
ECUTEK for £500-£550 + vat is your best option..
An ECUTEK will be mapped to whatever modifications you have on your car at the time.
I'm not even going to waste my breath on what a superchip wont do on an 02 impreza.
Andy
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22 May 2006, 08:07 PM
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Before you invest in an ECU-Tek though, decide what youd like to do to the car..... It makes more sense to change everything (that requires a re-map) to the car at once and then map to suit (for example de-cat/high flow cat or larger turbo, different headers etc).
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22 May 2006, 08:36 PM
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Hi Mate,
If you're planning on spending that kind of money go to a specialist. Give Xtreme Scoobies a call on 01245 363623 and have chat to them and raise the Super Chips query with them.
I'm no expert but they are and very highly regarded with the ESC see their section. I've used them and would at least use them as a benchmark.
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If you're planning on spending that kind of money go to a specialist. Give Xtreme Scoobies a call on 01245 363623 and have chat to them and raise the Super Chips query with them.
I'm no expert but they are and very highly regarded with the ESC see their section. I've used them and would at least use them as a benchmark.
Regards
Esh
22 May 2006, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ESH
Hi Mate,
If you're planning on spending that kind of money go to a specialist. Give Xtreme Scoobies a call on 01245 363623 and have chat to them and raise the Super Chips query with them.
I'm no expert but they are and very highly regarded with the ESC see their section. I've used them and would at least use them as a benchmark.
Regards
Esh
If you're planning on spending that kind of money go to a specialist. Give Xtreme Scoobies a call on 01245 363623 and have chat to them and raise the Super Chips query with them.
I'm no expert but they are and very highly regarded with the ESC see their section. I've used them and would at least use them as a benchmark.
Regards
Esh
22 May 2006, 11:35 PM
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Ecutek all the way. This is a custom remap of fueling to suit your car keeping all the inbuilt safety precautions in place.
As capita said - the original cost is expensive as it includes the ecutek license. Any further mods and remapping is just charged at mappers hourly rate.
As capita said - the original cost is expensive as it includes the ecutek license. Any further mods and remapping is just charged at mappers hourly rate.
22 May 2006, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
been told that a super chip prevents the ecu from seeing the boost pressure of the engine, not sure if that is correct though
Not a problem with an Ecutek as all these limits can be safely modified.
22 May 2006, 11:55 PM
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I believe it is true - stops fuel cut from overboost, an important safety feature. All the superchip does is increase boost.
Not a problem with an Ecutek as all these limits can be safely modified.
Not a problem with an Ecutek as all these limits can be safely modified.
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Don't want to affend anyone but Extreme @ Harlow are expensive & only want ya £'s...!
I'll agree with other replys & go straight to Exstreme Scoobies !
Advice is free !
I'm going for a piggy back ecu with chip myslelf.
I'll agree with other replys & go straight to Exstreme Scoobies !
Advice is free !
I'm going for a piggy back ecu with chip myslelf.
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