Had a valuation done on my 2.0 tdi Pacific. Ithought it would be nice to upgrade to a GTD. They wanted $23k for a no extras GTD. I don't want one now! Can anyone help me with an opinion on a DP chip for mk v 2.0 TDI? I've searched and searched and really not learned much helpful info. They want $1450 so there would need to be a decent power gain. DP themselves supplied a dyno chart which showed power to be 103kw after chip was fitted!
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josh has a dp chip on his polo tdi, and it goes pretty hard!
there is much talk that a remap would be ''better'' than a plug-n-play chip, but there are also plenty of people who're happy with a plug-n-play chip with no issues whatsoever.
the reversability of a plug-n-play chip is one of its strong points, but to be honest, the guys who have bought plug-n-play chips on this forum seem to have got them at pretty damn good prices- i dont know if you'll find many on here who'd be willing to pay $1500 for a non-remap power upgrade.
for $1500 [or much less, with some of the companies], you could get a remap from companies like giac, custom code, revo technic, superchips/ bluefin, chippeduk [mine's remapped with them], and viezu, not to mention other companies like oettinger [oettinger can be pricey, though].
if the DP chip was on sale for like $500, i'd go it, but for $1500 i'd consider someone who does a remapping service. my chippeduk remap [with a handset that enables me to switch between 3 maps, all from the drivers seat] only cost $800. 30,000km's of abuse on my car and counting, and not a single problem.
just my 2c.
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Thanks mate, but I thought that a plug and play chip that worked would be better for me than a re-map, mainly because it would be a simple matter to remove it if necessary. I still can not find anyone that has a DP chip to bounce some questions off.
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Originally posted by REGS12 View PostThanks mate, but I thought that a plug and play chip that worked would be better for me than a re-map, mainly because it would be a simple matter to remove it if necessary. I still can not find anyone that has a DP chip to bounce some questions off.
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The 2.0 TDI Pacific is 103kw from the factory, is it not ? (We are talking VW Golf aren't we?) That may be slightly less on a dyno chart but for $1500 I'd expect a lot more than that from it. I also have the Chipped UK ST3 remap on the GT TDI and I'm very happy with it. It only takes around 10 - 15 mins to DIY and mine was less than half the price of the DP chip you're talking about. There are plenty of options around, you might want to do a bit more homework before you part with those sort of $$. It's your money and your decision but.......................
Just another opinion anywayLast edited by Russ59; 05-07-2010, 08:04 AM.Russ
2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R Premium
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Scotty I've got a TDI chip
but yeh, I've had no issues apart from higher fuel consumption (because its too much fun to punt now!) and higher tyre wear (see previous brackets)
well worth it, difference is night and day. Get on it!
Custom Code does a mean TDI map. That's who I'll be using when its time for a bigger turbo!VW: it aint just a car, its a way of life
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I had a Diesel Power chip in my Golf V until I sold the car 12 months ago. I don't know if this is the same as DP. It's Diesel-Power
The power and torque gain were awesome, and made the car fun to drive. I never did dyno figures on the box, but it was well worth the $900 it cost me five years ago. No idea what the cost is today though.
I also had one in my Multivan. Unfortunately this one decided to give up the ghost - resulting in the Multivan no-go, until I removed the box.
If I had the opportunity to do it again I would.Golf V TDI 2005 - SOLD
Volvo C30 D5 - I've got a hat as well!
Multivan Highline T5 TDI 4Motion 2005
Hond Civic VTI 2001
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I've got the Superchips/Bluefin map in my '07 Jetta. $800.00
The increased power is very noticable, revs much more freely & better fuel economy than stock map when, as said elsewhere, it's not being punted.
Easy to reload the original map again if needed.It's Red, It's German & It Flys!!!!sigpic
2007 TDI, 6 sp Man, Leather, Alarm, Bluetooth, Tint, Bluefin, 22mm Whiteline, Afe Stage 2 & Denver 17's
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