Chipping discussion...!

[richy]

Kniterider and I were discussing here...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=8;action=display;threadid=8649&start=20

...how easy/not it is to get extra power from the 1.8 20v (NA).  I've just had a look on Upsolute.com, and they quote post-chipping figures of 137bhp and 148lb/ft for this engine i.e. an increase of 12bhp (about 10%) and 23lb/ft extra torque.  This is for chipping alone - no other mods.  

I have had no prior experience of chip-tuning - Are upsolute any good, or are these claims unrealistic?

Rich.

[rac_gti]

THAT i am interesting 12 bhp .. any idea how much will it cost ? I want MORE POWER outta of my 125bhp !

[richy]

go here:
http://www.upsolute.com/eng/index.html

It says 365 euros including fitting. (about ?225 I think).

CCCTech are the distributor for the UK http://www.ccctech.co.uk/chiptuning.php?make=Volkswagon

[rac_gti]

?225 a bit cheap innt

[richy]

Yeah! That's what I thought.  AMD charge about ?350 I think.

P.S. Nice car  

[rac_gti]

that funny .. upsolute chip bora 1.8 20v 138bhp and golf 1.8 20v 137bhp one less horse power even same engine  

[richy]

Wouldn't worry about 1bhp!  Probably exhaust is different or something.

[rac_gti]

doe AMD chip same bhp provide as upsolute 12 bhp extra ?

[richy]

not sure.  

AMD don't list the 1.8 NA, only the 1.8T
http://www.auto-amd.com/mk4.asp

However, they do mention the Audi A3 1.8 (same engine), but don't give the exact gain.  I expect it's similar.
http://www.auto-amd.com/a3.asp  

Apparantly jabbasport are good, but their website is down right now
http://www.jabbasport.co.uk

[rac_gti]

 there is only 2 upsolute in england .. well 3 , derbyshire and kent and south wale .. so i have send a details to find out how much will it cost so let wait till they send a email back.