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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: frosticles on 07 November 2003, 21:51

Title: UPsolute chip for a PD150
Post by: frosticles on 07 November 2003, 21:51

Thinking of getting an UPsolute chip fitted to my PD150. Looking to hear from anyone out there that has one fitted to their car. Is it any good etc??????? What is the best chip/box to fit to a 150?

Title: Re:UPsolute chip for a PD150
Post by: kniterider on 08 November 2003, 19:17

ive heard revo is the best for petrol and diesel, id have a quick nosey on uk mk4 website off the links page for more details, very helpful bunch of peeps

Title: Re:UPsolute chip for a PD150
Post by: frosticles on 08 November 2003, 21:27

Contacted them today, Were very helpful. Am tempted. Looked on the uk-mkiv site and all the goss on them are good. Anyone else?????

Title: Re:UPsolute chip for a PD150
Post by: Terminator on 13 December 2003, 16:27

I've had the Revo Serial Port download software fitted to my PD150 and can recommend it. BHP upto about 190 (Rolling Road checked) and torque increased. Now seriously quick and much smoother than before. Much better than a plug in box as not visible (so no warranty problems) and does not interfere with MFA readout. Had my done by Stealth Racing who are a good outfit and worth the trip.

Title: Re:UPsolute chip for a PD150
Post by: arcadia on 14 December 2003, 17:14

I was in my local VW dealership (Dixon Grimsby - no, don't laugh  ;D ), and they said that the likelihood of overheating was increased by chipping VW's 150 TDI plant.

Anyone had an experience of this happening? Just got the thing, but it needs to go faster.........

Any ideas/comments would be appreciated.

Thanks

Title: Re:UPsolute chip for a PD150
Post by: Terminator on 16 December 2003, 19:04

No problems with overheating to date. I drive it hard and temperature never goes above 90 degrees C. Recommend using a decent engine oil such as Castrol SLX Longlife 11, which you've got to if you are on the variable servicing regime anyway. If you have it done, add diesel fuel cleaner immediately afterwards to clean the injectors.