Hey I'm in for some numbers on the 2.7i swap
and any difference you might feel between the 153 and the 173 ecu. although one is motronic 1.1 and the other is 1.3, I've heard that there is a negligible difference in computational power or speed. But no one has really done too much research into it.
Either way, 2.7i is the way to go! Love mine and I'm sure your's will put a smile on your face
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I haven't installed it yet. It arrived well packaged, and their communication and customer service was great. The car is currently in the shop getting painted, so it will be a few weeks before it gets installed.
I will get some measurements using some smartphone apps, since I do not have the time/money to pay for dyno time. Just basic stuff like 0-60, etc.
I have a strong running eta, so I plan on comparing it in several stages:
1 - motronic 1.0 with ebay chip, eta block/200 head, i exhaust, and KAMotors intake (its current trim)
2 - replacing motronic 1.0 with 1.1 (153 ecu), and replacing 200 head with 885 head that was shaved to its minimum and using an adjustable cam gear (set to stock timing)
3 - replacing 153 ecu with 173 ecu and EuroTuning 2.7i chip
4 - fiddling with adjustable timing gear to see if I can improve acceleration in the usable range (0-80mph). (disclaimer: I know I can't 'add' power by adjusting cam timing, and can only move the power band up or down.)Leave a comment:
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It looks like they are a new business, and since no one piped up, I decided to be the guinea pig, and pulled the trigger while they are having a sale; $63.99 with discount code FRESNO.
I haven't yet put together my budget 2.7i, as I still need to source a usable 885 head. Everything else is either in the mail, or waiting in a pile to be installed. I doubt I will have the ability to dyno the car on the stock chip vs the 2.7i tune, but I will try to get some numbers (0-60, 1/4mile, etc), to hopefully see if there is any difference, and will also give my impressions of the chip.
I am anxious to get this thing together, and give my lowly eta some added power.Leave a comment:
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Anybody have experience with eurotuning.us chips?
They have a chip advertised as being specific for the 2.7i, and are currently having a sale, which is very tempting, but before I pull the trigger, I was wondering if anybody has any experience with this seller?
Does anybody have any other suggestions for the best chip for a budget 2.7i?
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