SuperChip ECU Upgrade

[Transporter]

Hi

Thanks for your interesting comments.

Since my previous post, I've monitored the results of 6 tanks of fuel with the SprintBooster either off, on sport, or sport +.

The results are consistent across the driving conditions. Before I had the SC upgrade I would average at around 400Km's per tank in city driving. And about 520km's for country roads - no SprintBooster.

I now get an average of 500km's + in the city per tank, regardless if the SprintBooster in on setting 1, 2 or off. And about 650km's + for country roads...

For me what the SB does is to get me to the speed limits quicker, and I then just maintain the speed limits. Contrary to what I wrote on my earlier post, it would now appear that the SB has not affected the fuel consumption of the car much at all - one way or another...

But, the SC upgrade has given me a 20% improvement on fuel consumption overall, plus, I get much, much better low end torque and responsiveness. I don't know about top speeds or really hard, high rev driving, coz I just don't do that sort of driving. I got all of that sort of stuff out of my system when I used to race go-karts...

So, as an overall statement, I would certainly verify SuperChips claims that the improve both consumption & performance.

Its probably the best $600.00 I've spent on the car so far!


Rgd's



Andrew

That's good to hear and a great result Andrew.
Yeah, the driver has the greatest impact on the fuel economy.

[revivor]

I got Superchipped and I love it!
Loving the throttle response & low down torque. Looks like I won't require a SprintBooster at all! This tune is so much better than my ageing stock R36. I was contemplating between only a SprintBooster or the tune (only $300 more), I've decided on a more long term solution of the tune.

I noticed the gear changes is a lot smoother and always in the right gear where torque is readily available. Also noticed the throttle to be a lot more linear and not with a sudden surge in torque after a short lag when you put your foot down.

So much more driveable in comparison! Should have gotten this a long time ago.
Of course these are just my opinion & experience.

[Timlin]

Woohoo! Glad to hear that you're happy with it! I reckon its a fantastic upgrade and real value for money! Get the SprintBooster too, it just adds that last piece of the puzzle, best $300.00 I've ever spent I'd say! And when matched with the SuperChip tune, well, its another World!

Enjoy!


Rgd's



Andrew

[MountainBikeMike]

Re: SuperChip ECU Upgrade

Suppppper happy with my bluefin, but getting very power hungry! Will do a downpipe and maybe stage 2, that's about it

[revivor]

Re: SuperChip ECU Upgrade

Woohoo! Glad to hear that you're happy with it! I reckon its a fantastic upgrade and real value for money! Get the SprintBooster too, it just adds that last piece of the puzzle, best $300.00 I've ever spent I'd say! And when matched with the SuperChip tune, well, its another World!

Enjoy!


Rgd's



Andrew

I managed 10 L/100km yesterday driving (with AC on- 25degC) from hornsby to eastwood - burwood and back in start/stop school traffic where i can never get as i do this route pretty often.
Hoping to monitor further.

I may not require the SB as the improvement is pretty good imo while still maintaining fuel consumption low.

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[Timlin]

Great results mate! I'm happy that you're happy!


Andrew

[MJW]

Hi, can I assume the same benefits can be gained from a B7 V6, given it has the same engine/DSG as the previous R36?

[revivor]

I cannot vouch for that but I'm enjoying its benefits on my R36 (so is Timlin)

I've heard that later versions of ECUs are harder to program as the ECU programming pins are not wired. They need to be removed and programmed externally.

Best to contact Peter at ECU Remap | Chipping | Engine Tune | Peter James Tuning | Superchips.

[MJW]

Thanks mate. Will do.

I cannot vouch for that but I'm enjoying its benefits on my R36 (so is Timlin)

I've heard that later versions of ECUs are harder to program as the ECU programming pins are not wired. They need to be removed and programmed externally.

Best to contact Peter at ECU Remap | Chipping | Engine Tune | Peter James Tuning | Superchips.

[Timlin]

MJW

I'm no expert on this matter at all, but I think I've read somewhere (on here I think) that yes, the engine & drivetrains are the same on theB7 V6's, they are geared with different ratios. I recall reading that at 100kmh the R36 was revving around 750rpm greater than the B7 models... If this matters or not, I don't know, but I did find it interesting nonetheless.

Good luck with it all, Peter from SuperChips is very good, and with a 100% money-back offer, you can't lose much really!

Rgd's


Timlin

[MJW]

Hi All, Unfortunately I found out from Peter James that the gains on the B7 V6 models were minimal at best & probably don't justify the cost. He was honest & up front which was great. So back to the drawing board for me!!

[Timlin]

MJW

Peter's response is quite interesting! I wonder why there'd be little to no difference as the engines are essentially the same. Did he elaborate on any detail there? I wouldn't give up on getting it chipped, there's lots of companies who make brand specific chips etc, keep hunting, thats what I did and thats how I came across Peter and SuperChips in the first place...

One relatively cheap item that did give me slightly improved performance was my EVOMS V-Flow cold air intake. It also improved the noise factor a bit too! O got it from BWA in Seven Hills, Sydney, but I'm sure you'd be able to find one in Melbourne.

Good luck with it!


Rgd's



Andrew

[MJW]

Hi Timlin, this is the response I got. I think although the mechanicals are similar between the B7 V6 & R36 there are other differences hindering the situation.

"I have even had a read off a DSG gearbox ecu off one to try and help the performance, but the knock system is very good on them, so any extra spark added just gets ramped back out again by the knock system. Probably not worth the effort"

MJW

Peter's response is quite interesting! I wonder why there'd be little to no difference as the engines are essentially the same. Did he elaborate on any detail there? I wouldn't give up on getting it chipped, there's lots of companies who make brand specific chips etc, keep hunting, thats what I did and thats how I came across Peter and SuperChips in the first place...

One relatively cheap item that did give me slightly improved performance was my EVOMS V-Flow cold air intake. It also improved the noise factor a bit too! O got it from BWA in Seven Hills, Sydney, but I'm sure you'd be able to find one in Melbourne.

Good luck with it!


Rgd's



Andrew

[R36er]

Is someone able to give me the contact details for SuperChip? This thread makes for some interesting reading and has got me quite interested!!

Thanks
Adam

[revivor]

peter@superchips.co.nz

Or his website at ECU Remap | Chipping | Engine Tune | Peter James Tuning | Superchips

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