Engine chips not brought from tuners.
08-11-2004, 08:16 AM
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Engine chips not brought from tuners.
If you buy one of these, say a stage 3 chip for my cossy, do you just plug it in attach the new injectors and away you go? Or do you not have to change the length of the actuator?
If what length do you make it? Say on a T3? Or would the length be the same on a T34?
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If what length do you make it? Say on a T3? Or would the length be the same on a T34?
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08-11-2004, 08:26 AM
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please dont take this the wrong way, is not intended as a put down but...
if you have to ask, then it's NOT a good idea to do this as a DIY job...
there are many factors which need to be taken into account, and everything needs to be checked afterwards. it sounds to me (correct me if i'm wrong) that you do not have the knowledge, experience, or equipment to do this.
in my opinion i think you'd be better off getting your wallet out and paying 80odd quid to have to done by a professional.
also the chips are different for a T3 and a T34, you need a chip specced to your engine... and this isn't just for aking optimal power, if you dont you can melt you (very expensive) engine
if you have to ask, then it's NOT a good idea to do this as a DIY job...
there are many factors which need to be taken into account, and everything needs to be checked afterwards. it sounds to me (correct me if i'm wrong) that you do not have the knowledge, experience, or equipment to do this.
in my opinion i think you'd be better off getting your wallet out and paying 80odd quid to have to done by a professional.
also the chips are different for a T3 and a T34, you need a chip specced to your engine... and this isn't just for aking optimal power, if you dont you can melt you (very expensive) engine
08-11-2004, 08:28 AM
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YOu just plug the chip in mate, If u need one for a Stage 3 give me a shout 
But you have to put greens in, 31 Actuator etc on then the car needs to be setup just by fitting that and not alteringa anything wont do anything other then your motor will be all to pot
But you have to put greens in, 31 Actuator etc on then the car needs to be setup just by fitting that and not alteringa anything wont do anything other then your motor will be all to pot
08-11-2004, 08:31 AM
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cheers jim, i thought that anyway, also thought it'd be better to have a tuner fit one of there chips as im sure they wouldn't wana set up someone else's chip and also i wouldn't get any kinda guarentee with it or after service care. 
I have a little knowledge and have a little man with experiance (danny b)
I have a little knowledge and have a little man with experiance (danny b)
08-11-2004, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by cossierich330
Not a dig pete, but if u have to ask this question(s) then take it to a reputable tuner who knows what is what mate 
sorry no more info needed thanx
08-11-2004, 09:41 AM
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i don't think that it's a case of 'if you have to ask, you shouldn't do it'
we all have to start somewhere, and to be honest there is nothing too difficult about it if you have the right equipment.
if you've bought the chip from a reputable tuner and have told them your engine spec (including compression ratio, turbo size) and they have sold you a chip with a map to suit, there's not much to do to get it set up (in theory).
all you do is fit the required MAP sensor, the correct injectors (that are either brand new or have been cleaned and flow tested if second hand), and then set the boost up using an accurate boost gauge (making sure that the boost control device, e.g. amal valve, is working correctly).
you should have additional equipment to check the fuelling, and to make sure that the fuel pressure and supply are up to the job, but not all 'tuners' will do this on a setup (although they should).
for the price of it, and the cost if it goes wrong, i would suggest getting it done professionally until you're more experienced (or until you can easily afford a new engine )
we all have to start somewhere, and to be honest there is nothing too difficult about it if you have the right equipment.
if you've bought the chip from a reputable tuner and have told them your engine spec (including compression ratio, turbo size) and they have sold you a chip with a map to suit, there's not much to do to get it set up (in theory).
all you do is fit the required MAP sensor, the correct injectors (that are either brand new or have been cleaned and flow tested if second hand), and then set the boost up using an accurate boost gauge (making sure that the boost control device, e.g. amal valve, is working correctly).
you should have additional equipment to check the fuelling, and to make sure that the fuel pressure and supply are up to the job, but not all 'tuners' will do this on a setup (although they should).
for the price of it, and the cost if it goes wrong, i would suggest getting it done professionally until you're more experienced (or until you can easily afford a new engine
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08-11-2004, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ian m
if you have to ask, then it's NOT a good idea to do this as a DIY job...
So True
08-11-2004, 07:49 PM
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Pete give Collin's performance a call and tell them what spec your running(best off the shelf chips available IMO) then I'll fit it all ther parts ie actuator, 3 bar and injectors along with the chip then set up boost and fuelling for you.
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Originally Posted by ian m
if you have to ask, then it's NOT a good idea to do this as a DIY job...
08-11-2004, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt
Originally Posted by ian m
if you have to ask, then it's NOT a good idea to do this as a DIY job...
08-11-2004, 10:00 PM
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i didn;t see those replies coming... honest
danny knows what he's doin tho, so i now take back what i said... i'm sure you cant go far wrong if danny sets it up for you i was just making the assumption that you (like SO many uneducated car owners) were just gonna bung in the stage3 chip then go rag the shit out of your car 
danny knows what he's doin tho, so i now take back what i said... i'm sure you cant go far wrong if danny sets it up for you
i was just making the assumption that you (like SO many uneducated car owners) were just gonna bung in the stage3 chip then go rag the shit out of your car
08-11-2004, 10:14 PM
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yes matt, but i know what the CORRECT way of doing this is...
...trouble is i completely ignore it and allways seem to persue the "galbally method"
...trouble is i completely ignore it and allways seem to persue the "galbally method"
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