My engine chipping experience so far

[Chip It]

No Probs Bruffy.

Of course, always try for warranty claim where you can, if that fails, keep Perth up dated with what's going on.

Cheers

[Bruffy]

Hi Chip It, I sent the chip back with the supplied loom but haven't heard back yet. The car has now been with Toyota for 5 days and still no word from them. I'm going back to work tomorrow for 2 weeks so I hope it can be resolved by the time I get back. It's good to hear that you believe chip it will do the right thing if they find a fault. I dread to think what Toyota are going to charge me for parts and labor

[Chip It]

I have upgraded to a higher flow turbo. It was a Toyota turbo with bigger housings. But now I am looking at another one. With the DOM3 Chip you can afford more lag for better mid range and top end as the Chip gets you off the mark quicker.

[MNK]

True true, but just mentioning what the car says, It did go up to around 14.0 with the throttle controller only installed while I was waiting for the chip. Once chip re-installed it got right down. As for the hilux turbo I believe it Is the genuine toyota factory turbo to suit the 1KD-FTV. P/N#17201-30110. I did not know there was an upgrade turbo avalible. Is the upgrade a genuine or aftermarket turbo. I know down here in Vic there is a mob by the name of ATX & they modify the standard turbo & fit Garret internals that produce good power. They roughly want $2800 turbo only. They wanted $800 to fit it which I thought was crazy considering its only a few nuts & hoseclamps to change over. So @ $956 I thing its a good saving compaired to toyota & the others. I just unsure about import taxes thought??

They also advised you need a chip to see the power increase from the upgrade turbo.

[Chip It]

also, be careful that you dont just go by the on-board fuel computer. It can be out by 1ltr/100.

What is real is what the pump litres / kms tell you.

[Chip It]

Thanks MNK. As an enthusiast, I love to hear people happier about their cars.

2 questions mate:

- What setting did you settle for with the Throttle Controller?

- What turbo did you go for? The stock replacement or an upgrade?

[MNK]

I have purchased & installed a Chip It chip/module with EGT controller & here is my version. I also fitted a throttle controller & oil catch can. I did have a few problems from the word go due to the fact that the throttle controller was supplied with incorrect plugs/wiring & when I first fitted the chip, it was bringing on eng check, lo4 etc as soon as I switched the ignition on only. Got in contact with Robert & he sent me a new harness for the throttle controller. Rob passed me on to Chip It support, they asked for module to be sent back to W.A. checked wirning harness over the phone with multi-meter to check continuity & plug locations were all ok. They wre spot on. Sent module back & waited a week before I recieved the new chip. Support advised the processor was fried so repaired as required. Re-installed chip & crossed the fingers & toes as I hit the start button & hey presto ALL GOOD.

I speak for myself here & was very pissed off considering they were brand new products out of the box but after every thing had been sorted out, I am very very happy with the end results by fitting Chip-It module & there other products. The throttle controller on its own makes a big difference. the turbo lag is still there slightly but the chip stops part of this issue. I will be fitting the a manta exhaust from them with the fuel limiter mod & EGR mods & they should fix my lag issue. I was going to get other items this week but my lovely 07 Hilux with 1KD has decided to S#!T a turbo & leak oil every where. But I have one on order from Japan for under a Grand to my door in 3 days. Suck that toyota and jam your $3300 in you D4D.

But all aside I cant speak highly enough for my upgrades thanks to Chip It & there support team. I will fit there products again hands down. If you are looking for a smile and Fuel economy incease (was 11.0 & now 8.9) then dont hum & ha like I did at first & give em a go as I am sure you will be happy. I am also in the process of making a catch can install kit and I will be posting pics & pricing once I get a chance depending on the amount of intrest.

[mjrandom]

Chip It will ALWAYS repair a failure at their expense if it is caused by a detective part.

No ifs, buts or maybes.

Good to hear.

[Chip It]

Chip It will ALWAYS repair a failure at their expense if it is caused by a detective part.

No ifs, buts or maybes.

[mjrandom]

Bruffy, you are the first I have heard this happen to. And I can tell you that with my hand on my heart.

Never seen or heard of this before. And in cases like this, this is why you buy products here in Australia from good companies. When a part causes the problem good companies will stand behind the customer. If Toyota dont fix it free then its the Manufacture's fault and they will pay for the repair.

Try getting this support from a company outside of Australia

So you are saying Chip It will pay for Bruffy's repairs if it is not a Toyota warranty failure?

[Chip It]

Bruffy, you are the first I have heard this happen to. And I can tell you that with my hand on my heart.

Never seen or heard of this before. And in cases like this, this is why you buy products here in Australia from good companies. When a part causes the problem good companies will stand behind the customer. If Toyota dont fix it free then its the Manufacture's fault and they will pay for the repair.

Try getting this support from a company outside of Australia

[404pug]

I am with you Steve M.Petrol is no longer a problem in remote communities due to the widespread availability of Opal fuel which works fine and with a 180 l tank you can go a bloody long way in the outback without the need to refuel! Neil

[Steve M]

""so if diesel is better than petrol in a 4wd, a chipped diesel is more betterer. "" LOL Cheers Steve

[maxjj]

I hear what you are saying, I love petrol in normal cars, but have in diesel in 4wd, low down torque is part of it. Fuel economy. Just more suited to the type of vehicle, just my opinion. It not like you buy a 2.5 t car for performance only.

so if diesel is better than petrol in a 4wd, a chipped diesel is more betterer.

[Steve M]

No offence to anyone here that has chipped their vehicle or done the exhaust but has got me buggered why so many people buy a diesel don't seem to be happy with it then proceed to go and spend anther 3 grand or so to get a few more kW's and bit more torque ??? then servicing costs on top of that, risk of picking up shitty diesel which will then cost upwards of 4 grand for injectors then new pump if required (there's approx 10g all up) when you can get the petrol for cheaper to buy either new or second hand, don't have injector issues and have more KW's, torque is down a tad compared to diesel, and going by the issues people are having with their D4D's Id have a petrol any day, unless doing a lot of towing then fair enough diesel will win in the long run or doing some out back remote towns where petrol isn't allowed. I hope Bruffy that your computer isn't fried. This wont be a cheap repair cost and I can see this becoming a shit fight if it is fried ???? Good luck with it and I hope its some thing minimal like a fuse or some thing and you get to enjoy driving your beast again. If your taking it to Toyota I certainly would be keeping your mouth closed about the chip and see if your lucky enough to get it through warranty..........Cheers Steve