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Date:         Fri, 14 Jan 2000 02:05:23 +0100
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
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From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
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Kyle Gardella wrote:


> I've heard of the 1.25 ratio rockers before, but not
> an after market "power chip".  What does it do?


It changes the fuel mapping in the ECU, giving the car more fuel than it does
now.


> I suspect there must be a downside in reliability or longevity.


You are correct, there are downsides. The biggest is that because of more fuel
injected into the combustion chamber, it will burn hotter. It may not be
damaging, but it could be. It has happened on some engines. I would very much
like to have a chip installed in my Syncro (112 hp aint enough :-)) but I'd
complete it with an exhaust gas temp gauge to see if it runs hotter, or too hot.


PerL
87 Syncro 112i
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