craigybaby

i want to chip my xr2i 1.8 16v but not sure what sort of power it will push out is it worth it any help will be much appreciated nice one

Oranoco

Chipping N/A cars doesn't do much. You may gain about 5-10bhp. It's a modification that compliments other mods. My old 8v 2i started as standard and we finally got it to just a smidge over 133bhp by the addition of a manifold and custom exhaust system (not cheap PowerBodge), polished ported head, Piper cam, vernier pulley, fuel pump, chip, and induction kit. It was a chunky outlay for a 20bhp hike in power.

If you haven't allready I would spend the cash on a decent exhaust system and fit a panel filter in the original airbox (but drilled).

xr-stu

rather than the chip mate, id get down the scrappy and get the throttle body, cams and air flow meter from a 2.0 mondeo zetec, and pick up an ecu from a 130bhp spec 1.8 escort.

that lot will give you around the 130bhp mark, for around the same price as a superchip.....and ask matey above said, a chip will only give you about 5-10bhp tops.

craigybaby

thanks alot its much appreciated i think its cuz i owned a rs turbo before it feels slow lol i better get down the scrapper!!!