chipping
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Topic: chipping
Posted By: Black Betty
Subject: chipping
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 07:01
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Hi folk's , i'm thinking about chipping my 318 is coupe as I don't think it's a very expensive thing to get done but my question to any members that have had it done is do you also need to get your ecu remapped or can you run it with just the chip and if so what gains will it make? (once i get induction and exhaust i will remap) just thought it would be nice to hear some of your views and it would be good info for us newbies , cheers. ------------- 2009 45th anniversary Mustang GT / Black / 8 spark plugs / rubber tyres / twin exhaust / STOCK / pine magic tree :) 
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Posted By: jerry318
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 07:43
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I have had my 318is chipped. Ive got a Viper2 chip from Jayson "chipeduk" Depends on the age of your car, wheather you need a chip or remap When i fitted my chip (which is easy to do your self) i noticed a big difference. All flatspots were gone and the car felt much smoother through all the gears. I would defo recomend this to you ChipedUk posts on here if you do a search you will see some other posts from happy customers and can pm him for any more details u need.
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Posted By: D12TRE
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 07:47
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http://www.chippeduk.com - click here now this is his website mate darren ------------- 
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Posted By: Black Betty
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 07:49
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Hi mate , cheers for the info , my cars a 98 s reg and i belive that makes it a m44 engine (still learning) , i defo want to do it but only if i don't need to remap just yet cause i think my car would benifit more once other mods have been done! ------------- 2009 45th anniversary Mustang GT / Black / 8 spark plugs / rubber tyres / twin exhaust / STOCK / pine magic tree :)
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Posted By: jerry318
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 07:50
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Im pretty sure a 98 needs a remap, only pre 96 cars can be chipped -------------
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Posted By: D12TRE
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 07:54
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http://www.e36coupe.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41678&highlight=chip - here sorry for the other link but it seems to be down he is also on http://www.e36coupe.com - www.e36coupe.com darren the other link is ok now -------------
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Posted By: Welshy
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 08:20
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A chip and a remap are essentially the same thing, are they not? You are better off getting a remap though and have it done after you do any other mods such as exhaust and induction kit. A remap will be specific to the setup of the car at the time so you might not benefit if you do it before your other mods. ------------- BMW 330 Ci 
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Posted By: Torch Str8 6
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 09:04
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chipping refers to physically changing the ecu IC thats in place with another pre programmed IC remapping changes the map that is on the original IC within the ecu u can remap as many times as u like to get it right ------------- Summer Project on its way...... |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 10:11
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M44 is a re-map, M42 is a chip.
Mine is a M42 - and I've got one of jay's chips and I'm quite happy with it. 
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Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 12:32
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Yes, all above is correct :) I remap and chip but post 1996 is almost always remap only which means no chip swap but a live flash of the ecu. ------------- 
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Posted By: bazza660
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 15:27
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what about 98 318 saloon(M43 i think) ------------- 
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Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 15:40
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thats a remap. -------------
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Posted By: bazza660
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 15:46
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so would i have to send the ecu to you which means i`d be off the road till i got it back how much of a differance would there be -------------
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 15:47
You could ask Dan to come round and do it He did Cliffs (get his details from him) ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
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Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 16:00
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yes, i would need the ecu here or the car. if you shipped the ecu via special delivery on a monday i get it tuesday and map it and return the you the same day so you get it back wednesday. -------------
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Posted By: Black Betty
Date Posted: 11-August-2005 at 04:07
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Thanks for all your info guys , well appreciated , how much is it to re map the IC against the £100 for a chip? ------------- 2009 45th anniversary Mustang GT / Black / 8 spark plugs / rubber tyres / twin exhaust / STOCK / pine magic tree :)
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Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 11-August-2005 at 04:48
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ahem... prices on forum etc.. -------------
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Posted By: tobym
Date Posted: 21-August-2005 at 13:58
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Jayson, I'm another newbie to these concepts, I've noticed you quoting 215+ BHP gains with some of the 2.5L M50 E36 chips you sell on ebay, what sort improvements do you usually see with, say, an E36 328i remap? cheers, Toby |
Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 21-August-2005 at 14:58
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on the 328i we usually get around 16hp, add a throttble body and manifold conversion and gruppem filter and for around £750 your looking at a genuine 240hp. -------------
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Posted By: tobym
Date Posted: 22-August-2005 at 03:57
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D'you, by any chance, do those mod's, also?Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 22-August-2005 at 04:25
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i do the gruppem but you need to speak to alpina527 on 07968391056 for the throttle body and manifold. tell him jayson sent you, he will look after you. -------------
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