My engine chipping experience so far

[krypto]

We do quite a bit of long distance travel and having problems miles from nowhere that worries me.And the ministry of war would have a field day

[Sambo150]

As a self confessed "fence sitter" the last 4 or 5 posts justify the position a lot of us seemingly have. There seems to be little consistency with the damn things i.e. some guys rave over them with no problems and some are having ongoing problems. I too have been following this thread from day one and check it frequently. Am I any closer to installing a chip......No (I think.... )

[Schniff]

Just got up to the Kimberley after crossing the Tanami. After leaving Halls Creek I noticed a delay in acceleration upon throttle application followed by a surge, as if the load request hasn't been received by the ECU. I disconnected the ChipIT and the problem has gone away, but overtaking is now very difficult!

This is my third Chipit and had been trouble free for a year... Grrr

For the record I noticed no difference in EGTs between stock and chipped.

[krypto]

Hey Flogger, thanks for the post.

By the way probably shouldn't be towing in S5. Using overdrive puts a lot more stress on the gearbox when doing heavy towing, the manual says to use S4 and I find it gives nearly the same economy. Might be worth checking your tranny oil.

[sbclover]

Well said flogger.

Sean

[flogger]

My first thread. I have been a member 15-18 months and have been following this thread from day one. Can we get back to the right subject. Toyota electrics are not that good either. I bought a new Prado GXL in 2011, 2000kms later I thought it could do with more performance. I Googled power chip, so many to choose from. Read all the info for different chips and went with my gut feeling and chose Chip it. I purchased a chip and 3" Mantra exhaust. Great no problems. Was using program 5. Five months later 2 error codes came up. I rang Justin he told me to take it back for a check and fitted a the new chip. The service I recieved from the day I bought it has been A1. From then till now I have had no prblems. I tow a 2.3ton dirt road pop-top caravan, averaging 15-16LPH. Chips on program 7. EGT 380-440 in S 5 lockup. All the power I need to overtake. To all you fence sitters make up your own mind on what chip you want. I can't say Chip it is the best chip becaause I haven't tried the rest. I suits me but you don't know what your missing. Robert I wish you had the discount when I bought my stuff buy ha its too good to worry about.
See ya Mike

[berniebgf]

Looks promising ctkelleymd, what model prado do you have? any other engine / exhaust mod's?

hows the extra power / torque? any noise difference in motor? (did you install the EGT option?)

bernie

[ctkelleymd]

Had the ChipIt installed at local 4WD shop in town since I had it shipped over and did not want to run any risk with my mechanic skills. They put it in (first ChipIt ever, they sell Steinbauer) and we used the trick with embedding it high in the engine bay within a JayCar water resistant box. Now 2 days straight playing with it on mild to moderate setting. No more sudden lurch after wait for exceleration, less fuel use on factory indicator since I am not hitting it as much for more power, no hiccups. May be the new download but works a treat!

[sbclover]

Might feel a bit like a yoyo but aleast you will make an informed decision from others who have the spent money
and not have to find out the hard way as many have done.
Sean

[berniebgf]

This thread is like a yoyo.... One day I convince myself a chip is the go, then the next a post like this convinces me I am muppet and not to be so stupid......

+ 2, Feel the same way.

[Sambo150]

Hi sambo150,

Finally after several delays, I am putting my Chip it chip & EGT in on Monday.
Will let you know how it goes.

barryswanson has had his up & running for quite a while now & says it's great, so...... I have jumped in & bought a chip & egt.

That would be appreciated old mate. I see you are in the ville as well. Might organize a race after you get it fitted to see if was worth the bills.

[sbclover]

thats good cause that is the way I am going.

Sean

[barryswanson]

Mines been trouble free for a long time now.

[REV]

This thread is like a yoyo.... One day I convince myself a chip is the go, then the next a post like this convinces me I am muppet and not to be so stupid......

Hi sambo150,

Finally after several delays, I am putting my Chip it chip & EGT in on Monday.
Will let you know how it goes.

barryswanson has had his up & running for quite a while now & says it's great, so...... I have jumped in & bought a chip & egt.

[krypto]

This thread is like a yoyo.... One day I convince myself a chip is the go, then the next a post like this convinces me I am muppet and not to be so stupid......

+ 1, loved the chip on my last car... just can't decide this time.