Chipping an A4 with high mileage.
#1
Chipping an A4 with high mileage.
Hey guys,
I recently bought a used 1999.5 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro. My other car is a supercharged Mustang so I'm kind of spoiled when it comes to power, but the Audi is just dead slow.
I know the turbo is working as I can hear it spool, and the car doesn't feel like it is lagging, it just feels like a heavy car with AWD and 150HP. [:'(]
I want to chip the car, but it has 100,000 miles on it. I know the chip will usually up the boost from around 8PSI to 17 or so. I'm hoping it will make a pretty big difference, but I'm afraid about adverse effects to the engine.
How safe is it to chip this car?
Thanks,
-Brian
I recently bought a used 1999.5 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro. My other car is a supercharged Mustang so I'm kind of spoiled when it comes to power, but the Audi is just dead slow.
I know the turbo is working as I can hear it spool, and the car doesn't feel like it is lagging, it just feels like a heavy car with AWD and 150HP. [:'(]
I want to chip the car, but it has 100,000 miles on it. I know the chip will usually up the boost from around 8PSI to 17 or so. I'm hoping it will make a pretty big difference, but I'm afraid about adverse effects to the engine.
How safe is it to chip this car?
Thanks,
-Brian
#5
RE: Chipping an A4 with high mileage.
I don't see how GIAC is better. APR will give you 200 HP and 243lbs of torque. You'll also have the ability to switch from stock to chipped modes by simply pushing in the cruise control button. I've really enjoyed this feature. I figure the more you drive in stock mode the better. When you want to have some fun, just switch it on.
#6
RE: Chipping an A4 with high mileage.
ORIGINAL: XSinger
I figure the more you drive in stock mode the better. When you want to have some fun, just switch it on.
I figure the more you drive in stock mode the better. When you want to have some fun, just switch it on.
#7
RE: Chipping an A4 with high mileage.
Just kind of a side thought since I will be chipping my A4 with 120K, I hear you should get a diverter valve as well, is this true? What else should I look for when I chip it?