EAT chip group buy for E30 M42!

[Adam C.]

sweet, we have enough.  what is next?  Can someone get a hold of mark?

Mark if you read this what is the HUGE difference between the 91 and the 93 octane chip.  Is there a very big increase with the 93 over the 91.  I can get 93 without an issue but in case I am on a trip and can only find 91 i am questioning it.  If there is a not a huge difference then it might be better to stick with the 91.  But if it is worth it then 93 it is.

I only put 93 in now anyway.

Also one of these will be used with the m42 in my 2002.  That m42 does not run AC or power steering and it does not have a cat.  Will this chip still be good for that engine?

Jake

i guess we just wait for mark to take a look at this thread.  

and to answer your other question, i think i remember him saying that the 93 is a pretty noticable difference from the 91.  what im going to do when i go on trips is just bring or install my stock chip.

[scorptrigger]

I can only get 91 octane around here but it would sure be nice to get the performance of the 93 chip.  Does anyone know if there is a reasonably cheap octane booster that i could buy in bulk and count on to provide the extra 2 octane without spending too much in the long run?  Would this be safe?

[ApocolypseAutoEngineering]

I'm in also.  Why the heck not, just bought the dang car yesterday... keep the bleeding going!

1.Adam c.-93octane
2.eric16v-91octane
3.tauremini-91octane
4.jakeb-93octane
5.jakeb-93octane
6.Koko/wadhip(Indonesia) - 93 octane
7.E30well - 91 octane
8.ezbst - 91 octane (i will pick it up as i live in toronto)
9.scorptrigger-91 octane
10.avus3-93 octane
11.applecran - 91 octane (in vancouver)
12. ApocolypseAutoengineering -93octane

I'm in and sending payment now!!

[eric16v]

how did you guys pay? from his web site?

[MarkD]

how did you guys pay? from his web site?

Please pay on the website, and put M42CLUB-GB in the comments, that will remind me to send you a 10% refund.  I'll send the refund within 24 hours of seeing your order.  That's a bit easier than making individual PayPal "request to pay" invoices for each of you.   If you happen to forget to mention the group buy when you order, you can send me an email and mention the discount code in the subject line.

My shipper in the USA has alsmost run out of the small black antistatic boxes which we ship the chips in and they are on backorder  for about 2 more weeks, so we will be use an antistatic tube to ship these chips.  (only applies to USA orders).  The tube will be sent in a USPS Priority Post envelope.  He usually processes the orders on the weekend.

Just email if you have specific questions, or post here if they may apply to others also.

Thanks


Mark

[MarkD]

I can only get 91 octane around here but it would sure be nice to get the performance of the 93 chip.  Does anyone know if there is a reasonably cheap octane booster that i could buy in bulk and count on to provide the extra 2 octane without spending too much in the long run?  Would this be safe?

No, don't use octane booster.  (unless you are adding 102 AKI race gas)  

Yes there is a quite noticeable difference between the two chips, but don't worry about it, the 91 octane chip works very well also.

And for people outside the USA, I'll mention again that 91 AKI is close to 95 RON, and 93 AKI is around 97 RON.

Mark

[MarkD]

sweet, we have enough.  what is next?  Can someone get a hold of mark?

Mark if you read this what is the HUGE difference between the 91 and the 93 octane chip.  Is there a very big increase with the 93 over the 91.  I can get 93 without an issue but in case I am on a trip and can only find 91 i am questioning it.  If there is a not a huge difference then it might be better to stick with the 91.  But if it is worth it then 93 it is.
I only put 93 in now anyway.

It's a very noticable difference in torque, but if you are worried about finding 93 on occasion, I'd suggest getting the 91 octane version.  ANother thing you can do:  if you are forced to use 91 temporarily, don't accellerate hard as that puts a bigger load on the motor.  Just take it easy and you will probably not hear any pinging, and will be able to drie till you find 93 again.

Also one of these will be used with the m42 in my 2002.  That m42 does not run AC or power steering and it does not have a cat.  Will this chip still be good for that engine?

Jake

Do you have the O2 sensor installed and working?  Then you should be OK.  The chips are made for stock motors and exhausts, but small deviations in the exhaust are usually OK.   Reducing backpressure requires more fuel, but I doubt it will be running too lean as I richen up the fuel compared to stock.

Mark

[jakeb]

alright thanks
I will place the order tonight.

My 2002 with a m42 does have a working o2 sensor and it also is running a resonator and a muffler so it should be fine.

I will think about the 93 vs 91 before I order.  I will probally go with the 93 as it is usually never an issue to get it.  And if there is a big difference then it is worth it.

Does the chip affect mpg all that much?  At least in cruise conditions.  I understand I will more than likly want to push it more so that will affect the mpg....

[ApocolypseAutoEngineering]

WOOT!!! Can't wait for my chip!

[Adam C.]

you have my payment!  thanks alot mark

[MarkD]

you have my payment!  thanks alot mark

You're welcome.  

Only 2 people have sent payment so far, those chips will be sent out this weekend.   We have shipping containers to sent out 7 chips, and more will be arriving soon, so the rest of you should send in your payment if you want to have the chip sent out this weekend.

Mark

[eric16v]

Payment sent! i emailed you mark because i forgot to mention the GB.
thanks mark for the deal! i cant wait to get it installed

[wadhip]

Hi Mark, payment already sent.
Please check your account.

[ezbst]

I've picked up my chip yesterday - thanks Mark!  I can't wait to pop 'er in once the car's out of winter storage. :cool:

[Adam C.]

hey mark,  when should i be expecting my chip?