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[Omegatoy]

The chip is on its way - order placed today... watch this space.

Thanks for everyone's input, its greatly appreciated  

thats good news buddy!!! glad to help
Omegatoy

[oilee]

Hi Lads, just saw this post and am very interested to see how this works out and the costs of this little upgrade as i own a 2.5td (beemer eng)

[Omegatoy]

Hi Lads, just saw this post and am very interested to see how this works out and the costs of this little upgrade as i own a 2.5td (beemer eng)

looking at your signature you have big probs cos o the auto bit!!!!

[Entwood]

Hi Lads, just saw this post and am very interested to see how this works out and the costs of this little upgrade as i own a 2.5td (beemer eng)

 If you chip the diesel but retain the  AR25 auto-box, you may trash the box within a few hundred miles. It is not designed to take the higher loads imposed by the chipped engine ...

If you wish to chip you need the AR35 auto-box


HTH

[platty]

As mentioned already, It is a risky job fitting the chip with the AR25, I am only fitting one as I have a manual. I'll let you know what difference it makes though.  

[MickAP]

As mentioned already, It is a risky job fitting the chip with the AR25, I am only fitting one as I have a manual. I'll let you know what difference it makes though.  

I'd like to know how you get on with this as well. Mines a manual so no problems there.

Cheers
Mick

[Cheshley]

Hiya Platty, you got the chip installed yet?  Would be interested to find out how it's running.  Mine is manual too and it's something I'll be looking to do if the results are worthwhile.

Are there any jobs I should be looking at getting done in preparation?

Thanks

[platty]

Hiya Platty, you got the chip installed yet?  Would be interested to find out how it's running.  Mine is manual too and it's something I'll be looking to do if the results are worthwhile.

Are there any jobs I should be looking at getting done in preparation?

Thanks

Hiya, I shall be receiving the chip tomorrow all being well. The guy supplying me is really helpful - and knows his stuff too.

I will fill you in once I have been for a spin tomorrow night (fingers crossed).

Assuming you keep your TD well serviced (oil change evry 3k blah blah etc.) then I dont think there is anything else to do... well I haven't done anything else anyhow.  :-/

Watch this space...

Platty  

[Omegatoy]

Hiya Platty, you got the chip installed yet?  Would be interested to find out how it's running.  Mine is manual too and it's something I'll be looking to do if the results are worthwhile.

Are there any jobs I should be looking at getting done in preparation?

Thanks

yep service every 3 k wothout fail, other than that enjoy it!!!!!

there are a few other tricks to get a few more Ggs out of the pot but wont elaborate for a while cos it will seem  like a new car once you chip it!!
Omegatoy

Hiya, I shall be receiving the chip tomorrow all being well. The guy supplying me is really helpful - and knows his stuff too.

I will fill you in once I have been for a spin tomorrow night (fingers crossed).

Assuming you keep your TD well serviced (oil change evry 3k blah blah etc.) then I dont think there is anything else to do... well I haven't done anything else anyhow.  :-/

Watch this space...

Platty  

[TheBoy]

Hiya Platty, you got the chip installed yet?  Would be interested to find out how it's running.  Mine is manual too and it's something I'll be looking to do if the results are worthwhile.

Are there any jobs I should be looking at getting done in preparation?

Thanks

Hiya, I shall be receiving the chip tomorrow all being well. The guy supplying me is really helpful - and knows his stuff too.

I will fill you in once I have been for a spin tomorrow night (fingers crossed).

Assuming you keep your TD well serviced (oil change evry 3k blah blah etc.) then I dont think there is anything else to do... well I haven't done anything else anyhow.  :-/

Watch this space...

Platty  

I am impressed with the 427 chip, to the extent I tried fitting to my 428 ECU.  Didn't work - wouldn't rev above 2k

[Omegatoy]

Hiya Platty, you got the chip installed yet?  Would be interested to find out how it's running.  Mine is manual too and it's something I'll be looking to do if the results are worthwhile.

Are there any jobs I should be looking at getting done in preparation?

Thanks

Hiya, I shall be receiving the chip tomorrow all being well. The guy supplying me is really helpful - and knows his stuff too.

I will fill you in once I have been for a spin tomorrow night (fingers crossed).

Assuming you keep your TD well serviced (oil change evry 3k blah blah etc.) then I dont think there is anything else to do... well I haven't done anything else anyhow.  :-/

Watch this space...

Platty  

I am impressed with the 427 chip, to the extent I tried fitting to my 428 ECU.  Didn't work - wouldn't rev above 2k

thats a bummer mate!! time to search for a 427 ecu on ebay?
gonna pm you in a short while!!!

[TheBoy]

Hiya Platty, you got the chip installed yet?  Would be interested to find out how it's running.  Mine is manual too and it's something I'll be looking to do if the results are worthwhile.

Are there any jobs I should be looking at getting done in preparation?

Thanks

Hiya, I shall be receiving the chip tomorrow all being well. The guy supplying me is really helpful - and knows his stuff too.

I will fill you in once I have been for a spin tomorrow night (fingers crossed).

Assuming you keep your TD well serviced (oil change evry 3k blah blah etc.) then I dont think there is anything else to do... well I haven't done anything else anyhow.  :-/

Watch this space...

Platty  

I am impressed with the 427 chip, to the extent I tried fitting to my 428 ECU.  Didn't work - wouldn't rev above 2k

thats a bummer mate!! time to search for a 427 ecu on ebay?
gonna pm you in a short while!!!

Might have a look for a 427, though there is another 428 map to try  

[platty]

Well guys... the chip has arrived and been installed.

All I can say is..........WOW !!!  

What a difference it has made, and I have only done about 10 miles (all of which flat out) but the difference is significant. It makes the TD drive alot more like a modern diesel engined car as opposed to a Massey Ferguson.

Big difference I noticed was that when changing gears there is no delay before the power comes back on, it just pulls much harder straightaway. If I boot it i'll get a slight puff of black smoke then it clears and were away!

The chap who supplied me (thanks mate )has estimated that the power is probably up aroud 150 bhp ish and the torque to about 330 nm. That'll do me just fine!

Highly recommended  

PS. Thanks for everyones help getting this job done! esp. TheBoy & Omegatoy

[Omegatoy]

Well guys... the chip has arrived and been installed.

All I can say is..........WOW !!!  

What a difference it has made, and I have only done about 10 miles (all of which flat out) but the difference is significant. It makes the TD drive alot more like a modern diesel engined car as opposed to a Massey Ferguson.

Big difference I noticed was that when changing gears there is no delay before the power comes back on, it just pulls much harder straightaway. If I boot it i'll get a slight puff of black smoke then it clears and were away!

The chap who supplied me (thanks mate )has estimated that the power is probably up aroud 150 bhp ish and the torque to about 330 nm. That'll do me just fine!

Highly recommended  

PS. Thanks for everyones help getting this job done! esp. TheBoy & Omegatoy

welcome buddy i
nice isnt it? tis always nice to help a fellow td owner, when you have finished hoofing it around you will find your fuel consumption is better thsn it used to be as wel, so you have gained all round!!!
 

[platty]

welcome buddy i
nice isnt it? tis always nice to help a fellow td owner, when you have finished hoofing it around you will find your fuel consumption is better thsn it used to be as wel, so you have gained all round!!!
 

Its great!!  

I'm doing a run down south this weekend, about 200 mile round trip. I do it quite regular and get around 35 mpg... I'll have to see what its like now and report back.

Still gonna be hooning it around for a couple of days though.