andybg40 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I'm sure this has been asked many times but i cannot find a definative answer in the archives. Who offers the best chip/re-map for the 2.9 engine? Cost does not matter, just want the best. Thanks in advance for your help guys! Link to post Share on other sites
clarkie 1 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 stealth . thats where im goin Link to post Share on other sites
andybg40 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Any idea what sort of gains can be expected? Does he re-map it or use someone elses software? Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 well AmD remapped my golf and it gained 13bhp on the rollers and its alot better to drive if that helps Link to post Share on other sites
andybg40 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 That sounds good. AMD re-map too which i think is the way to go. Muchos costos? Link to post Share on other sites
andybg40 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 That sounds good. AMD re-map too which i think is the way to go. Muchos costos? Ooops!!! Link to post Share on other sites
clarkie 1 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 heard bad things about amd Link to post Share on other sites
andybg40 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 It's a funny thing asking advice on tuning. Have done it before on other forums and there is never one clear cut company that everyone can recommend. Why do these tuning companies make enemys with some cutomers with poor workmanship but do a great job with others. Dont understand why they cant put as much time and care in to every job, we all pay for it at the end of the day. Thanks for your advice so far guys!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6_Absy 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 What about Dastek Unichip ? I'm thinking about having mone done as a dealer is local, Stealth is too far for me. Link to post Share on other sites
andybg40 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 It's a funny thing asking advice on tuning. Have done it before on other forums and there is never one clear cut company that everyone can recommend. Why do these tuning companies make enemys with some cutomers with poor workmanship but do a great job with others. Dont understand why they cant put as much time and care in to every job, we all pay for it at the end of the day. Thanks for your advice so far guys!! Link to post Share on other sites
andybg40 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 sorry did it again. got some weird problem with my browser that keeps double posting? :@ What gains does the Dastek item give? Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Stealth used to use the dastek, infact I have one here mapped for a VR with a schrick.Vince now remaps the cars ECU itself as the gains are better.Dastek has had its day. Link to post Share on other sites
andybg40 0 Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Anyone had experience with the likes of Superchips, GIAC, APR etc? Thanks for the advice so far guys, it's appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
riggs 0 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I have a superchip, it's in the parts for sale section it gives 13bhp gain Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Superchips have a poor rep on this site.GIAC also have a piss poor rep, there software tends to be for US cars and fuel and generally will screw your emissions.APR are an off the shelf map, so probably no better than superchips.I'd go for a custom map with Stealth everytime. Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Totally agree with above. Stealth remapped my car. Its a FULL custom remap, as opposed to an off the shelf chip. Stealth's remap costs the same as the chip so you are also getting more for your money at Stealth. Remaps are far better than chips as they are tailored to your car (every car is slightly different). Stealth are one of the best tuning companies in the UK mate. Def worth a visit when it comes to ECU mapping. They have a rolling road too and will get a full power and torque readout before and after the remap...all included as part of the remap. Stealth's remap is £300. Link to post Share on other sites
andybg40 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Thanks guys, you have been more than helpful. I agree, a re-map is definately the way to go. There used to be a guy a few years back who was good on stock VW management called Geoff Everett, is he still around? Think he was the original founder of AMD. Otherwise Stealth it is. thanks again chaps! Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 I think Geoff Everett buggered off to Australia or South Africa, I could be wrong though.....I just have a feeling I read it somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites
Bazmcc 0 Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Has anyone every had a chip combined with a MK4 VR6 head gasket. I've heard it can cause knock problems because the timing is too advanced. Something to do with the increase in compression. Would a custom remap solve this problem. I'm just trying to decide whether to put a MK4 head gasket in or not. I'd love to increase the compression for the extra horses but don't want to give myself problems with it. If a Stealth remap could work with the HG and keep the timing correct then i'd do it. Should be a nice mod to bump the numbers a little. Need some advice here.ThanksBaz Link to post Share on other sites
gav_113 0 Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 ive got a advanced motorsport chip in mine, didnt make a great deal of difference, rpm limit is higher.prob same as super chip.when ive finished doing every thing to my engine i will get remap, least u know it is mapped to ur engine ok. Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Has anyone every had a chip combined with a MK4 VR6 head gasket. I've heard it can cause knock problems because the timing is too advanced. Something to do with the increase in compression. Would a custom remap solve this problem. I'm just trying to decide whether to put a MK4 head gasket in or not. I'd love to increase the compression for the extra horses but don't want to give myself problems with it. If a Stealth remap could work with the HG and keep the timing correct then i'd do it. Should be a nice mod to bump the numbers a little. Need some advice here.ThanksBazStealth remap can map out amny timing issues.Get it done!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Bazmcc 0 Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Good Stuff. I'll look into it and get the head gasket anyway.Baz Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Has anyone every had a chip combined with a MK4 VR6 head gasket. I've heard it can cause knock problems because the timing is too advanced. Something to do with the increase in compression. Would a custom remap solve this problem. I'm just trying to decide whether to put a MK4 head gasket in or not. I'd love to increase the compression for the extra horses but don't want to give myself problems with it. If a Stealth remap could work with the HG and keep the timing correct then i'd do it. Should be a nice mod to bump the numbers a little. Need some advice here.ThanksBazIf you have an OBD1 2.9 then you will benefit from an enlarged butterfly on your throttle body combined with Stealth's remap. I don't know much about increasing the compression ratio on the mk3 vr to get more power. I do know it makes it slightly less reliable if you increase the compression ratio...hence higher powered turbo conversions normally involve lowering the compression ratio. Stealth will be able to better answer your question. Let us know what you find out. Link to post Share on other sites
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