Is RaceChip any good?
A RaceChip can improve fuel economy. As engine torque increases, you will at times be able to leave the car in a higher gear than you might have done before without the engine struggling. If you’re especially interested in saving fuel, there’s also a dedicated Eco mode that can be selected via the RaceChip app.
What does a RaceChip do to a car?
RaceChip is placed between the motor controls and the motor sensors. We change the communication. RaceChip takes the current drive data from the motor and optimizes it according to the driving situation. RaceChip influences things like injection amount, injection period, fuel injection timing and charging-air pressure.
How much HP does RaceChip add?
This software optimizes the electronic signals that control the engine, enabling up to 30% more power (HP) and up to 30% more torque (Nm).
Is RaceChip legal?
This means, your RaceChip product meets the emissions compliance requirements of the California Air Resources Board and Federal Environmental Protection Agency and is legal for sale on pollution-controlled vehicles operated on public streets and highways in all fifty states.
Do RaceChip tunes work?
Short answer? Yes. Race Chip points out that by increasing the power and torque, you are more likely to select lower gear ratios and so drive more efficiently. They see about a 20% mpg improvement with their device.
How much is a RaceChip?
The RaceChip GTS. The premium chip. Phenomenal performance and quality. From 469 USD.
Do performance chips increase gas mileage?
Some chips can also provide a smoother ride and improved miles per gallon – like the Effuel chip. The most common reason to install a performance chip is to increase horsepower, although many now install it for fuel deficiency. Overall, performance chips genuinely work.
Does putting a chip in your car void the warranty?
All these potential risks can mean serious engine damage, and this is why chip tuning will almost certainly void your car’s power train warranty. Tuning is all about compromise, and in the case of chip tuning, this compromise is usually with reliability and safety.
Does RaceChip require premium?
No. RaceChip is suited for all types of transmissions, both manual and automatic.
What is a racechip tuning box?
RaceChip tuning boxes run with our own software that we modify to work with each engine so that it optimizes the electronic signals to and from the engine. We conduct extensive bench-testing with different motors until we’ve got optimum results.
How does the racechip work?
We conduct extensive bench-testing with different motors until we’ve got optimum results. The RaceChip mostly modifies the signals to the injection system and taps into engine reserves built in by the manufacturer. You can make the most of your car’s potential performance.
How much more power can I get with a racechip?
Significantly more: depending on the engine in your vehicle and the RaceChip model you choose, you can get up to 30% more power and 30% more torque. And our chip tuning always stays well within the reserves built into an engine.
What are the benefits of racechip performance optimisation?
Up to 30% more HP and torque RaceChip performance optimisation unlocks up to 30 % more power. Simple, tested, safe Easy to install and remove, Autobahn tested and safe for your engine. Up to 20% more MPG The significant increase in torque enables earlier shifts which leads to less consumption.