diesel chip
Submitted by scotto on Tue, 2012-01-10 11:27
hey fellas,
i'm lookin at getting my new hilux chipped (3L turbo diesel). i just had a quick look at the chipit site, with exhaust gas temp sensor, totaling $1400. apparantly, the difference in performance is pretty substantial. better power, fuel efficiency, etc.
anyone got one (or equivelent), any good or bad experiences, performance differences, etc?
can anyone reccomend any other brands or places to go?
cheers,
scotto.
Dan
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I'm in the same boat !
I'm looking at doing the same (Navara D40)
I've looked at Steinbauer, which are a simple plug & go; and also was recommended DP chip by the TJM boys - has a bit more control - can adjust the level of tuning
javo243
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Date Joined: 11/01/12
Dan , You said you was
Dan ,
You said you was thinking of a chip for your d40 ..hope this helps...
i have chipped my d40 - balcatta chip it , speak to dean .Chip with EGT and 3in stainless mandel bent exhaust. Well worth the money and don't bother with the other chips that can be tuned by a screw driver like the dp chip ...yes it will make a difference from stock , but i don't believe it is better then a full dyno tune which you get at chip it . They give you a full dyno print out so you know what kw/nm you really have not just claimed numbers . My d40 went from 89.5kw - 155.2kw and 389nm to 557 nm HUGE difference and the way the d40 drives now is totally awesome..most d40 have a black smoke issue from factory that was 100% sorted out by the chip and exhaust and no more pig like driving, i even had a nissan dealer owner drive in my d40 a couple of weeks ago and he couldn't believe the difference ! he has ordered one for his .
Fuel -done two fuel tests since i had the set up fitted - using 64L for 720k's - i think that is really good , and that is a range of driving from babying it to spinning wheels .
I am really happy with mine and would recommend the chip setup to anyone
cudbfishn
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Uncle chipped his triton 3.2l
Uncle chipped his triton 3.2l td. went from 75kw at wheels to 120 and 280nm to a whopping 450nm. I just bought the 3.2l brand new bt-50 and his triton leaves me for dead. He gets about 10l/hundred. about the same as it was not chipped so worth while.
dan1
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worth it
do it but you need to do the exhaust as well put a chip as well as a 3" exhaust just sold my prado didnt have one but my father inlaw doea put my boat behind his car the other day big differance in power 2.7 t of boat didnt feel like it was there but with my car you could feel it on take off well worth it im doing my landcruiser 100 td at the moment great investment i think
regards daniel
TonyT
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Where i work now, the chip it
Where i work now, the chip it bloke used to be next door, but he moved premises but that was before i worked here, anyway the boss said its pretty good what he does, he made the idea up himself and built his business up, only met the bloke once, seems ok. thats all my input on it, might not be that relevant tho mate.
andym
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I have a Chip it fitted to my
I have a Chip it fitted to my Patrol 3l common rail with temp control and 3" exhaust , made a massive difference and would recommend Justin in a flash ,good after sales service and it sucks having to take chip out to get service carried out at Nissan ,you really notice the change .Temps are roughly 100.c lower than stock and power increase matched the figures they have on web , do it you wont be dissapointed .
I looked around at all the options and settled on Chip it by reputation .
Cheers Andy
naylor_1
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Date Joined: 15/02/10
I have the chip it chip cost
I have the chip it chip cost 800$ fitted to my d4d lux and it pisses now!
Blows a little smoke when u put your foot down tho, I did a heap of research
Befor and chip it wins hands down, it's also fitted with a switch in the cab to turn it on and off
So u can feel the difference it makes, plus u can do all the online tuning if u get other mods done
(exhaust, snorkle ect) and not have to leave your house
scotto
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Good feed back fellas,
This is all very encouraging. when the customers do the selling, you know it must be good.
Another question, andym you mentioned you have to remove the chip before servicing. How come? The dude at chipit said it doesn't affect warranty. Does it?
Also, what about fuel economics? Does it use more/less/equal fuel normally and towing?
Lastly, if these things are so good, why don't toyota have their own?
hunterdive
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Date Joined: 24/02/09
Scotto, Toyota traditionally
Scotto, Toyota traditionally make very relaiable engines that run on a moderate state of tune. So they play it very safe, and give plenty of room to increase performance. The chip just remaps the engine management or piggybacks on the engine management to give slightly more fuel, boost, timing etc and adjusts the engines characteristics
I would def recommend a chip, I have a DP chip in my D40 Navara and it goes hard. It toys my 2.5t boat much better that my 4.2L TD Landcruiser. As far as fuel economy, I still get as good as 8-10L /100km, and up to 14-15 when towing the boat. (my cruiser did 18-20 and worse towing). It depends on how you drive it as well, people get a chip fitted, and love the extra grunt and drive it harder, then the fuel economy will suffer. If you drive the car normally, then fuel economy shouldn't really change too much, maybe get a little bit worse. Another plug for the DP chip is that it adjustable as Dan said. If I'm towing the boat or doing a lot of sand driving, then I'll put wind it up a notch, if I'm just driving around the city then I'll back it off
Do it mate, you won't regret it
naylor_1
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I'm getting roughly the same
I'm getting roughly the same fuel economy with the chip(600ks a tank with31" tyres and a bit of weight on the back) I was also told it didn't affect warranty.
If your gonna be towing long distances with the chip Id defiantly get the egt sensor to cut it off when it gets too hot... Your motor won't last long with high egt temps
andym
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Gday Scotto , i have a leased
Gday Scotto , i have a leased Patrol so remove it only as a precaution ,Nissan dont care ,and fuel economy was around 14l/h now average around 11.5l/h with lots more go and towing boat or full camper trailer get mid 14s . I have EGT control and it will detune to standard if it gets to 650 ,but with 3" exhaust ive never been above 600 towing trailer through Northhampton was highest.
Cheers Andy
dogga
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Thinking of getting one for
Thinking of getting one for my d4d lux. Just not sure if the cardboard clutch plate will like the extra power?
Moylee
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Chip it
Another vote for Chipit - had the 3" pipe done first then the chip on a manual T/D 100 series - massive difference and no change to fuel economy - highly recomend it
scotto
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Food for thought,
I had a drama with the new auto not wanting to go into 4th, whilst I was pulling the boat back from dunsborough 2 weeks ago.Took it to Toyota to get it checked, and whilst I was there, I quizzed the mechanic on his pov of chipping.
He said straight away, that a chip will immediately void toyotas warranty, and he has witnessed several cooked donks from chips.
I haven't looked any further into it, but getting 2 different answers from either end is confusing. Anyone know FOR SURE about this? The car is 2 months old, and I don't want to fuck the warranty up.
Cheers
naylor_1
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Www.newhilux.net will give u
Www.newhilux.net will give u all the answers your after mate
out wide
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If you take
advantage of the power increase and that is what is is all about then kiss your piss weak clutches good by. Just added a heavy duty to my dual cab 4JJ1 motor by choice as at 100000 it was average. Lots of $$$
fishy fingers
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Me too!
I'm considering a chip it chip too for my clorado and decided to bite the bullet and get one
but dont realy want to get it online, where can I get it locally
edit: Found Them!
eziliving
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fremantle injection do
fremantle fuel injection (recommended by arb) do them locally made chips as was pricing one for my new 200 series. massive price difference from chip it and DP. still condeplating doing it atm.
Get busy living, or get busy dying!
naylor_1
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Clarkson, or balcatta nor. I
Clarkson, or balcatta nor. I got mine done in clarkson although they don't have a dyno there.
Im spuing I didn't do it at balcatta now coz I would love to have seen the results on paper
fishy fingers
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probably fit it myself
just the egt thermocouple may be a problem...depends how much engine bits I need to remove to get at the manifold,
I may get them to do that bit
naylor_1
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what did u get quoted
what did u get quoted ezyliving? 800$ fitted from chipit seemed pretty damn good to me oposed to dp around the 1500$ mark?
fishy fingers
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$800??
the module alone is $999 and $1299 with the egt controler
eziliving
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3k they reckon alot of the
3k they reckon alot of the other chips just increasse the amount of fuel into the injectors where their system does other things. increases the maxium torque from 650nm to 950nm or there abouts.
Get busy living, or get busy dying!
naylor_1
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I went in and payed cash and
I went in and payed cash and got change from 850$ i dont think it was on special either?
fishy fingers
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interesting!
I'd expected 1299 so I think I'll call them tomorrow!.....was this recent and was it balcatta?
eziliving
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hey fishy if you live south
hey fishy if you live south of the river they actual have a dealer in greenfields mandurah as well if you ask them
Get busy living, or get busy dying!
fishy fingers
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Thanks for that
they dont have one listed on the web site
naylor_1
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nah mate clarkson, it would
nah mate clarkson, it would be about 6 months old now, i should probably mention that was for the chip only (no egt monitor), switch wired in the cab, all wireing ect
fishy fingers
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ok
I'll ring anyway I expected 1299 with egt monitor so anything less is a bonus unless they fit it for that!
andym
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Yea Fishy ,drop in, cash
Yea Fishy ,drop in, cash price is real good !!!!
You can also drop back any time for a dyno and custom tune for around $60 bucks .
Enjoy
Dan
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ps
just got my Navara chipped + 3" exhaust at Chip-It in Balcatta - Jason + his crew did a top job, and I'm now driving around with 153Kw (at wheels) and 613Nm torque !!! - it's insane !!!
Cammos
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Gearbox
Are you manual or auto? With all that power surely the gearing could go a little taller?
Dan
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manual
gearing ok - some pretty quick changes though - the revs climb prewtty quick !!
mrwinta
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Does Chip It still operate?
After finding this post and reading all the positive coments about Chip It I got excited and thought I might get one fitted but after a short search on Google it appears they went bust..... Does anyone know if they are trading as another name or if someone has taken over their product???
If not does anyone have an experience with other good local deisel tuning chip companies for my D40 Navara??
NEVER PUSH YOUR GRANNY WHEN SHE'S SHAVING
snuffs
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I went through the same
I went through the same process. End result, i Just had my 3lt turbo diesel patrol chipped last month. Put in a steinbauer chip. Didnt need to do the exhaust i was told. Was happy with the move to install the chip with noticeable increase in power. I went to allied diesel and turbo in wangara. Service was good and happy with the job.