Well I took the plunge, based on the fact that it's a long way from Yorkshire to go to get Mark Adams to custom map an ECU chip I bought one from his shop on eBay instead!
Fitting was quite simple, if not a bit nerve racking (must not get static on the chip! must not get static on the chip!) and the instructions included with the chip are very informative and straight forward, luckily I had an ECU that the chip and decoder board slotted straight into with no messing.
It was all a matter of whipping out the ECU from the passenger footwell, undoing the torx bolts holding on the cover, carefully removing the standard chip, replace with the decoder board, add the tornado chip and refit!! :)
So now for a test firing, ignition...the fuel pump whirrs away, which is a good sign...engage the starter motor...the engine does a few revolutions (to build up oil pressure) and then sparks into life, GET IN!
Right time to take it for a spin; first impressions are good, the engine behaves well at low speeds (town driving) much more refined and smooth. It had a tendency before to be lumpy while crawling along at low speed, this seems to be all but eliminated. On the open road the car responses to the right foot a lot better, pulling up the rev range smoothly. I've still got a slight misfire but I think that's down to the plugs. I need to check them over...time to return to base.
3 comments:
Hi Woody
Having MA chip fitted tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. Have you any more thoughts on how much it improved the running of your car?
Hi Patrick,
So what do you think? Was it a full remap you had done, or the more generic chip like mine?
Finally got around to fettling the engine and it's running a whole lot more smoother at revs now.
For my car the chip has transformed it no end, it now runs like I believe the car should run, much more smoother in traffic at low speeds (living in Leeds this is essential!) and has a revived edge when on the B roads :)
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