Author Topic: performance chips, who's got'em/comparison (Read 4925 times)

jfdublyu · « **on:** April 14, 2006, 06:10:28 PM »

so who's got what brand and what are the claims of increased hp and torque?
I ask this b/c I have TMS chip claims:
+12 hp
+15torque

But I just checked out the ebay chips and the 318i/is chip claims
+22hp
+20torque
for a small fraction of $250 I paid for TMS's chip. could this be possible? if so, then i might have to try one....

So what is everyone else using?

kowalski · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2006, 08:42:32 PM »

wahoo i have the ebay one! i didn't really notice a difference other then the change in the rev limiter with the chip..i'v wanted to drop in a different one just to compare, but i don't know anyone who wants to, nor have i asked but it would be interesting to do in just 1 car, swap the chips arround... but the "claimed" gains will not be as good as the high $ chips you see, i'd say 5hp max.

Febi Guibo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:00:21 PM »

Oh the shame: I have an ebay chip also... bottom line: if it really put out 22 more hp, I would have bought two!

I still have the rev limit... and, um... the butt dyno is registering some gains.... it does work.

the one thing I definitely notice/hallucinate is that the low-end throttle response feels a little better. but all in all... I'm saving up for a Mark D. chip.

kowalski · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:19:34 PM »

your going to keep with the original management dispite your engine build up? i woulda thought you'd be going stand alone or somthing like that...

Febi Guibo · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:27:46 PM »

The chip is going to have to get me by until I can figure out exactly what I wanna do re the computer and airflow metering etc.

I talked to mark on thursday --very cool guy-- and he's going to try to get me in the ballpark (well, stadium parking lot) of where I need to be... we'll email a little back and forth I guess as the engine comes together...

it's sort of like asking a fortune teller for resume advice.

2002maniac · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:35:13 PM »

I would be doubtful of even TMS's gains.

I have a Mark D chip
+35hp
+18tq

jfdublyu · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:58:15 PM »

HEY 2002, have you dynoed? any numbers to support the chip claims? if those are true then i will def. get the Mark D chip! where did you get it?

jfdublyu · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2006, 10:06:09 PM »

is that from E.A.T.? 91 octane and 7100 rev limit

2002maniac · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2006, 01:03:57 AM »

no, I have not dynoed but those are BS numbers. I just threw out a number like those ebay guys do. :p

1991318is · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2006, 01:16:30 AM »

I got ebay as well. Got it from 2002maniac a month or so ago. Definately shows a gain but definately not 22 hp. That would be a very tall order from any chip for that much power.

2002maniac · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2006, 01:18:47 AM »

Quote from: jfdublyu

is that from E.A.T.? 91 octane and 7100 rev limit

yes, but if you already have the Conforti chip, the Mark D will be almost the same.

jfdublyu · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:13:39 PM »

i e-mailed mark D w/ no success yet, but i was inquiring on a chip that might make my car run even better when i put the LW Alum. FW on. maybe a little bit higher idle like a hot chip or something. anyone no of any other options that would complement the light weight flywheel as far as chips go or anything else?

thumper3ld · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:17:41 PM »

I've got both the JimC and an ebay chip that is a dinan replica. Both chips are definately an improvement but decided to stick with the JimC since the day after I put the ebay chip in, one of my ignition coils went. Anyone wanna buy my ebay chip?

GrippyDrifty · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2006, 10:45:25 PM »

Here's my experience my chip: http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259