For the people who like to know: It's interrupts the voltage signal coming from the common rail pressure sensor and forwards a higher or lower value depending on the chosen setting. The ECU bumps up the demand of the pump a.k.a. pressure because it's sees a lower value from the sensor. Now because the pressure is slightly higher and the duration of the injection is still original ECU, the end result is still a higher volume being injected in said duration of injection time resulting in a higher bang. And since cars are always tuned from factory for balanced power and pollution setting. You can get away with adding that little bit of fuel without getting in to trouble.

Very informative video. There's a distinct lack of science of results on these boxes so, it's great to see a before and after dyno run, much like you would after an actual remap.

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

how has this not got more attention, well made video, thanks for doing this man!

@ZER0Y0N

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Yeah I'm hoping it blows up a bit more ... New channel so it will take a bit for KZread to push it 🙂

@joejay2876

2 жыл бұрын

RC relies on their name and German quality heritage, which as of lately has become questionable due to pressure of making profit.

Ive had a Racechip on my 2014 Audi A6 TDI. Purchased in 2018, (now 2023). While I do notice a difference it's not the same as a tune. No problems with the RC and I purchased another for a friends vehicle. Again, he enjoyed the performance gains. System spoofs the sensors and offers more trq than HP. Easy to install and remove. Overall OK but not what is claimed on HP at all. Also, at the higher RPM's I also didn't notice any improvement.

Initially when I got my RC, i didn't feel i noticed too much increase, it took my a while to notice. I contacted RC customer support via email and explained that I felt it was not giving me the power i expected. They sent me an update to install and i have to say i really do notice when it is turned on. On highest setting it always feels like the turbo is raring to kick in. I usually drive with it set to 4. It definitely picks up quicker than without it. I've had mine over 2 years now and hate driving with it off. Expensive, yes. But so glad i bought one.

@jackhinchliffe687

Ай бұрын

What car do you have mate?

I installed on my Mercedes CLS550 about a year ago. More power, better response and very reliable. I do not know how much more power, but the Mustang and Hemi people are trying to catch me.

Fitted one to a turbo diesel i30 Hyundai. Definitely made a reasonable difference. The increased mpg on the trip computer was way out but measuring the mpg myself it gained 1 or 2 mpg which isn't much but considering the extra power it was a win win. Ran it for 50k miles and it never caused any issues.

@zacherydesautels9458

Жыл бұрын

Will this chip work on a US version Kona N-line? 1.6T 87 octane.

@torkk3841

Жыл бұрын

@@zacherydesautels9458 Yes you can buy one for he Kona. I actually ordered mine today! 2020 kona ultimate. Claiming 49 horsepower and an astonishing 95 lb-ft of torque

I had the basic racechip on my A200d with the 2.2d engine. It made a real nice difference. The jump in torque made a big difference to the way it drove in normal traffic. I did over 100,000 miles in that car and it did not effect mpg in any way. Averaged 68mpg over 100,000 miles.

@thomashowson7393

10 ай бұрын

if you averaged 68 their was absolutely no point in you getting a tuning box hahahhaha you would of been better with a detune hahahah

@uri.voltsv

2 ай бұрын

@@thomashowson7393 they also have

@uri.voltsv

2 ай бұрын

@@thomashowson7393 they also have a mpg increase settings too

I've installed Race Chip on many of my own vehicles and all have worked very well. My MK8 GTI picked up 4 mph at our local 1/8th mile drag strip, only mod was the Race Chip. My Wife's Cayman S picked up almost 50 whp and 60 ft/lbs on the dyno with only the Race Chip as well.

@oaboloka

3 ай бұрын

Did ever dyno your MK8 with the race chip?

@mikehuml9507

3 ай бұрын

Sorry, no sheet on the GTI.... just did same night testing with the unit off it went consistent 80 mph in the 1/8 mile and with it on went consistent 84 mph in the 1/8. I would say it picked up 30-35 HP and 55-60 ft/lbs of TQ@@oaboloka

One thing to consider... as a race chip owner on a Panamera Turbo, is the race chip has a bit of a learning mode. It obtains its maximum improvements after a period of time, up to 200 miles clocked after installation.

@nolimitrc1

10 ай бұрын

That is 1000% correct brother alot of commenters claim to have race chip and they dont i had mine AMR tuned and it curropted my ecu so got a new ecu and added race chip ultimate and not only was it better but i dynode 506 hp to the wheel on map 5. (2016 mb c450 amg)

@mojo904

3 ай бұрын

Finally! People with some sense!! You can't just add the racechip and slap it on the dyno right away. The stock ECU has to adapt and make passive changes and that takes time.

@ZER0Y0N

3 ай бұрын

@mojo904 where in the video did I say I’d just added the racechip? It had been on for over a year prior to making this

@ZER0Y0N

3 ай бұрын

Good job the recechip had been on for over a year then before I made this video to ensure the best results :)

Thank you so much for this video bud, I have a Gle 450 coupe and I was thinking of installing Racechip for me from 275kw and 520 torque stock they say it will jump to 331kw and 620 torque but after this video I highly doubt I’ll ever get close to those gains maybe 10-15kw and 20-40 torque more but it’s certainly not worth the money they wanna charge me. Which is 9500 South African rands.

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

you would be better off with a proper remap

my Sportage CRDi 184 bhp becomes a crazy toy with the raceship on!!! Amazing difference, More response and more power, better gas mileage. I LOV IT ! Same on my Montero Sport before . Big difference . And with only basic raceship.

I have a Racechip GTS for my 2020 1.5 ecoboost. Which stock is only 182 hp but after installing the Racechip and a cold air intake it pushes 247 hp. Definitely worth it.

The area under the curve is significantly better. Peak gains are cool for forum bragging rights, but actually driving your car takes place in the low and mid range most of the time. Seems like it’s worth it.

@Archer28M

10 ай бұрын

To hawe driving dash light up like cristmas tree, YES. Every other time take remap.

@lpwork6809

9 ай бұрын

​​@@Archer28Mwhy didn't you showed the dyno results ?? Fake...

@zeroyon Where did you bought this front Lip/Splitter? I am looking for this one in Europe but cant find one.

thanks for honest results. you gain 7 HP but you cant notice it when driving

Awesome! Really interesting! Thanks for sharing!

@ZER0Y0N

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! only just got this ! Sorry!

My Racechip made a heap more power yet it took a bit of ECU learning. I slowly turned the setting up each day as advised. On the final day I was on setting 6 and my Kia Cerato GT was flying, advertised 40+kw gain. I pull away rapidly from MK6 GTI DSG and have hit high 5 seconds to 62MPH. Definitely recommend but u must slowly turn them up so your ECU can adjust timing tables etc.

@petrolheadl3856

Жыл бұрын

what do you mean slowly turn that up? Would love to get one for my brz and impreza rs. My impreza rs daily is way too underpowered and want more for my brand new brz

@Senninha1960

Жыл бұрын

@@petrolheadl3856 they have a rotary dial numbered 1 to 6, 6 is the highest number... I don't think you'll get much power at all on a naturally aspirated engine they are more so for turbo engines as the higher number setting turns up the boost.

@petrolheadl3856

Жыл бұрын

@@Senninha1960 so most of the chips are for turbo car? Thanks for your info btw, gonna get a remap dyno tune for my brz then

@Senninha1960

Жыл бұрын

@@petrolheadl3856 yeah, best power gains for BRZ are headers, full exhaust and a custom tune 👍🏼 will get rid of the torque dip in the mid range too.

@JP-gy3sr

Жыл бұрын

NGL, these comments just seem fake. Feel like it’s racechip staff giving these positive comments..

Initially made aware of chipping many years ago when a work colleague had his 1.8 Audi tt remapped or whatever. It was noticeable and made it more beefed up but about 6 months later something went in the engine and cost him thousands to rectify. Guess im just a bit wary of doing something to an expensive car that would need declaring to insurance company and could potentially cause unknown issues. Nice presentation 👍

@edythereal

7 күн бұрын

If I'm correct they give you up to 10k engine warranty in case you order their best chip and if something happens to the motor after using it.

Very good video thanks. I have an e 350 w212. 302 hp. Considering ecu remap. Most informative thanks

I wonder if additional torque and HP achieve by combining Racechip & Revo infinity in a parallel function? I had conducted numerous public tests installation and test in the past. I persuaded my buddy to partake in competition to prove that the gadget can actually perform and function and also are meeting International Stds & expectation. Without testing, it is hard for most people to believe it's actually works wonder for the installed engine. I am glad he took my advice in partaking competition. It claims the Golden & Best Product Awards of MTE and The Best Innovation Awards Issues by Association of British inventors and innovators. I hope the awareness of this gadget can be widely spread in the movement combating climate change. It's an opportunity to cooperate and an individual has the opportunity to partake in combating climate change. Thks

I have contacted the Company twice now for their Dyno. Nos. for an MBZ 5.5M 273 V8 Litre ( standard 382 HP 391 lbs. torque ) of course I have received no reply because their advertising claims are simply for suckers . An excellent video showing the truth . Thank you .

Great video I bought a race chip for a 2018 megane diesel I know this wasn't a lightning fast car but the race chip produced no difference whatsoever I did every they told me to and they even did an upgrade but still nothing I returned it lossed around £50 got it remapped buy superchips and it was a different car this is obviously my experience ......

Interesting video Gavin. I have a tune box on my Velar and it should take bhp from 180 to 240. It’s certainly much more rapid with TDItune box turned on.

@bEEBO178

Жыл бұрын

It won't be anywhere near that. Anything you experience will largely be placebo.

@kipdrordy6858

8 ай бұрын

​@@bEEBO178no it isn't, racechip work rather you want to believe it or not, got a racechip in my bmw and it is 100 percent a difference. Went from 4.3 secs 0 100 to 3.9.

Ty for this

When we dyno piggybacks, we notice each subsequent run the car bleeds off any additional power until it is back at stock levels. You get increased boost, but we always see an accompanying closure of throttle, pulling timing, dumping fuel, etc.

I used to have Tdi tuning bix on my fird transit Custom van, when it was brand new, 3 years later on a way home engine made horrible noises so I removed the box and opted for proper remap, and what a difference it made, day and night, as you stated it does a tittle bit but no where near to what they claim at least on diesel vehicles, so from my experience don’t waist your money on these boxes but go for remap.

Would this cause any parts to wear quicker?

I have been driving an Audi A4 with a race chip for 2 years. I don't know what dyno no. would be, but it is much faster than it was without the chip. I have also been looking at what RC can do with other similar engines.. I saw that a VW GTI gets more gains than a Golf R would with a race chip. It makes sense that if an engine is already turn to high output, the gain from RC will be less that an engine that is less tuned. I am sure I will put a Race Chip in very turbo car that I am going to get.

@tizio2332

Жыл бұрын

What model do you have? Gts?

@tizio2332

Жыл бұрын

Race chip model. I want to buy one for my ford fiesta 125 cv but I don't know which model to buy

Hey man, can you make a video on the visual mods of your car. I reallliked it.

Gotta love smaller KZreadrs doing things the right way, and proving these things with legitimate results with a dyno

@ZER0Y0N

9 ай бұрын

Got to do it properly, Too many videos out there of people fitting boxes then using a dragy or saying... "oh wow its sooo fast" - Nah, people want proper results which are consistent and measurable and yes a dyno can give different readings on different days but they are perfect for a comparison tool such as this :)

@GlacierDonTV

9 ай бұрын

Question: do you get more gains over time? Or is that a myth as well?

@ZER0Y0N

8 ай бұрын

Myth. So is the learning modes. They are fixed parameter they don’t learn as they are not plugged in to your OBD2

Go to Celtic Tuning. My A200d 2020 plate. Stage 2 remap. £400 230 bhp and 360 lbs ft torque. 0-60 mph in 4.9 secs. No hardware. Just remap! 60mpg avg driving.

dont they have learning phases? Mine didnt impress me fully until after 2 weeks

Nice car . 👍👍

Thank you! Very helpful 👍🏻

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I had a DTUK tuning box on my Audi A5 tdi - it made huge difference and economy was unbelievable. Lovely Merc btw.

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan! however this has now gone and replaced with the supra and tuning that takes a big effort ha

I've myself got a Mercedes A200 W177 model with 163bhp, I've got a race chip in mine (quoted 201bhp), and it really does make it feel lightning quick, I actually believe the quoted power too, I measured a 6.9 second 0-60 with it on, and a 7.9 second with it off. Also the feel of the power in 2nd gear really throws you back in your seat unlike when its turned off, and the extra power in 3rd/4th is very noticeable.

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

You should get it on a dyno, would be good to see the results

@cmnguyen2501

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I plan to install it in my GLB200 X247 so same engine as yours, would you recommend it after having it for a while pls?

@christianvecchi2261

Жыл бұрын

Ho la stessa macchina, quale modello di rache chip era? S, RS o GTS?

@taebebe9528

11 ай бұрын

I got same car you had any troubles with it, wan to install it bcz we still have no remaps for this car. I would always chose for a remap but is not possible with this car yet and I not think they will get a remap for it. So I want to try this but I rad so many bad things just want the car little bit more snappier. I already have a throttle sensor and it sure works great.

@Shaggy12321

11 ай бұрын

@@taebebe9528 Not a single issue with it in almost 3 years. I'm now on 35k miles and not had a single hiccup with the engine at all. It's still very quick and efficient Btw all of those 'bad things' you read about tuning chips are all lies made by companies that provide Stage 1 tuning, or people that simply dont understand them. The ECU still controlls 100% of the engine so a tuning chip simply cannot cause issues.

Just to double check, on the RC App, you did not select sport mode as the setting to test on the Dyno... Or did you and it wasnt so clear there is a HP difference?

@ZER0Y0N

6 ай бұрын

We tested this, there was no power difference in either mode eco or sport, the car was on the dyno for a few hours testing every conceivable situation and setting and the results in this video were the average across all runs

Guys you better get this chip than the remap. Remap burns your turbo in time frame of 6 months to a year and your car will need be repaired. This chip is safe and you can enjoy the difference without stress.

@filipesilva1395

4 ай бұрын

You sure of what are you saying?Because i saw some videos whit professional mecanics saying that this chips not only destroy turbos but also damage or waist very fast parts of the engine.

Can you get these for petrol engines, if so, have any of those been tested?

They work fine, though I'd go for the £139 one, seem to give a good dollop of torque just where you need and use it most, they improve as the ECU learns it If you think it's placebo try taking it off, you miss it when it's gone big time. I've had four....

@Jrd-kn4dw

10 ай бұрын

What about fuel consumption..Any noticeable savings?

@metaaxis1150

7 ай бұрын

stop being stingy - enjoy the car for its performance@@Jrd-kn4dw

hi i wanted to asks an interesting question. so i own a 1.5t mini cooper with stage 1 remap @179hp & 240NM. do you reckon its safe for me to install the lowest version of RaceChip since its going to give me around 20hp which i know is still safe for this specific engine.

@ZER0Y0N

Ай бұрын

Hi there, no I wouldn’t fit a racechip if your car is already remapped, your stage 1 will already be putting the engine out of parameters that the racechip won’t know how to deal with

Would you put this in a 55k Golf Mk7.5 GTD and feel safe?

Should i bother with my 1.6l lancer ex?

Does anybody know if this can work with a 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS550 (5.5 L V8 ) ?

If you get an engine mgmt light on as a result of using one of these. Let’s say you have it on too high a setting. Can you just remove it and the EML goes away? Or do you need to have other tools to fix it? Concerned about getting one, having issues and then having to pay more money to fix. Thanks for the informative video.

@EvilijoUK

Жыл бұрын

Yep, you reduce the tuning mode or turn it off completely and the car will return to stock condition. Unless you blow the turbo or something, but that wouldn't be caused by RC itself

I got one on my Civic 9 1.6 diesel. I observed a gain in torque, but not in power. The drive is better for acceleration, and mileage is better (4l /100 km on road at speed of 100 km/h, 5.5 l/100 to 6l/100 km at speed 135 km/h on highway with 4 persons and fully luggage load)

Does this void your warranty

How's it been holding up?

Who cares if it does what it says, importantly - does it do it safely? Do they only tell the ECU that it's cold without telling the car anything else, (assuming there are any other parameters that the ECU needs to consider)?

CIAO, lo hai provato in diverse configurazioni di potenza? per intenderci, da 1 a 6 ? grazie

@ZER0Y0N

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gianfranco - this model does not have those options, I advised racechip after this video and they made some adjustments but no improvement

You got to adjust it ^^

These were all tested by Darkside Developments on their dyno. Findings were they're pretty much all crap and don't live up to expectations. Get a proper base map installed and calibrate it from there with someone who knows what they're doing. People in comments saying it makes a difference, loads more power, feels like its 210bhp. All largely placebo unless you put it on a dyno to prove the results.

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

Agree totally

@retro80s80

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree 👍 these things are a waste of money your better off putting in premium fuel all the time as the ecu learns over approx 500 miles that will give a proper increase in power torque and economy

@joedennehy386

Жыл бұрын

I agree, very subjective isn't it.

I installed one on my VRS diesel. Made no difference except the MPG calculator was WAY off. After before and after Dyno run, i got my money back and had to then get a remap from a professional company. Do not waste your time with Racechip

For £450, I got a custom tune for my Audi diesel - dyno before and after confirmed expected power and torque gains.

@ZER0Y0N

3 ай бұрын

Agree, much better way to go

im thinking about getting one for my a180 and im just wondering if they’re definitely safe to use? and are they easy to install?

@beetrickson602

14 күн бұрын

My mates started looking for one for his A180 which has got me looking into these videos lol

Great video. Is there a a different 3rd party app that you can use to measure these figures? The app you used is from the same manufacturer, which of course, biases the results.

Just look at Darkside Developments testing of tuning boxes especially Race Chip !

Been 5 years and I still luv my RaceChip on a Merc C250.

@ahs2372

2 жыл бұрын

I have some problems with my chip could I contact you?

@jamesdonovan2188

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahs2372 Sure

@bigsosa6614

2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about installing a chip in my E350. Do you highly recommend ??

@kaysontee

Жыл бұрын

What setting do you have your racechip on

Looks like you got about 20 more horsepower in the low to mid rpm range. That is significant!

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

yep I did say there is a decent increase mid range which is why you can feel it

I got a brand new company car on order VW mk 8 Golf GTD and interested in a tuning box. The only thing that worries me is around getting caught with one by dealer when goes in for a service and potentially insurance consequences because I intend to say nothing to anyone about it. The main concern for me is how easy it is to get caught with a tuning box?

@ZER0Y0N

2 жыл бұрын

When I had it on the dealer wasn't bothered by it but the car did develop a fault so took it off just in case ( after this video ) I then decided to go get a remap instead and the difference was huge

@TopGear21

4 ай бұрын

You just uninstall it and you connect it again.

Like Darkside developments tested. They don't hit the advertised results. I have a custom remap and our 220 CDI did 197hp, coming from 174hp stock. From 413nm to 505nm

Racechip doesn't make any guarantees or promises on Horse power. They say up to Xxxx HP. The amount of cold air the engines can get. How restrictive the exhaust is, etc make a huge difference. To get towards the higher end of the potential power gains from a race chip you need to get rid of your Cats, improve the volume of cold air to the engine. Change the injectors, change the cam, Change the turbos, change the exhaust. Now dyno it before the chip and after the chip and you will likely see numbers closer to the up to HP ratings.

@revaldoshange9678

Жыл бұрын

Changing all of those parts will literally help you gain the figures racechip claim without the actual chip

@warthunder8624

Жыл бұрын

Why get a chip if you are going to change the whole freaking car 😂

Very informative, obviously unbiased video, thank you. You forgot to talk about your personal opinion. They lied we can see that, but what was you estimation was it worth it ? The power increase is not great, but the torque increase looks nice, how did you feel that in the car ? Would you buy this thing again ? Or is it "not recommended" ?

@sugarskulldigital7769

2 жыл бұрын

They didnt lie, the car was more powerful than stock, may be the car they created the chip on had the standard 170 bhp!

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

For the price you can feel a difference yes! However after this video I had the the car actually tuned on a Dyno with a proper remap and that was night and day difference, given the fact that it worked about the same price I would certainly say to just go with a remap

Much better to get a remap.

Don’t you have to let the ecu get used to the chip? Like run it for a few miles ?

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

technically no as racechip say not - however this is why we did the run with it on first :) it had been on the car a year prior to this test

Did you guys calculate after the drivetrain loss ? also seems like Benz is copy Bmw underrated their power rate , interesting 🤔

I guess they were basing the gains on stock, so add 20 plus hp if the merc was running stock

@droge192

7 ай бұрын

The Merc *was* running stock. Manufacturers often report lower than real world performance figures. It's to prevent litigation, if a car was advertised as 170bhp, then was dynoed at 168bhp. So the car produces 186hp but they state only 170hp as the official figure.

s , rs or gts black ?

it does do something, i've had mine for two years now on my 1.6 Jetta TDI when i turn it off the car doesn't feel as lively and responsive

@ZER0Y0N

8 ай бұрын

They certainly do something, the dyno showed that - just not to the levels they claim

Racechips work clk220cdi night and day mpg more than 30% increase

So nothing near its cost outlay.. So a faulse performance product sales lie. Thanks for the great video!!

@ZER0Y0N

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! much better with a actual remap

@telelaci2

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZER0Y0N True, but remap voids the warranty immediately. You remap only if you are out of warranty already.

50nm gain under the graph is very meaningful to be honest, shame it didnt raise the peak HP so much though.

I know this mod works and makes a big difference. Run your test stock vs sport mode on the racechip.

@ZER0Y0N

3 ай бұрын

No difference between sport and eco on the dyno. I had the car running on the dyno all day to ensure accurate results

Needs to be checked against a remap eg Celtic tuning to confirm value and performance gains over standard

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

Sadly I sold the car and didn’t follow this with a further video however after this I did indeed remap the car, before figured matched the figures found on this dyno but the after results were night and day difference m. A remap is the way to go

The only way RaceChip can claim the number they claim with a straight face is by comparing the maximum delta between the before and after dyno curves. That, of course, is far different than comparing optimum highest peak hp, before and after. I got a RC for my car, and I'm glad I did not pay MSRP. Got it used for less than 1/2 and still think I overpaid. I felt I got more out of my AccessPort w/TCM for my Nissan GTR for $1100, than this RC for my BMW for $300!!! HP increase was only 60 (advertised 140). I recognize that it is an unfair comparison since the AP will allow you to run e85, bigger injectors, fuel pumps, air intake, etc. But at least you can mod your car to your heart's content.

@ZER0Y0N

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting experience and thank you for sharing it with us, certainly the RC did not deliver and a proper tune is the way to go! Thanks for watching

@Stickwar1782

2 жыл бұрын

soo did rc chip give you 60hp

@totov7673

Жыл бұрын

@@ZER0Y0N I think Your mercedes diesel has no turbo from factory. Thats one of the main reason why your gain was low to nothing. These work and gain more on a turbo. Specialy on a 2.0 Liter turbo.

I have a 2012 e70 35d...It's fine as is but what do you recommend???

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

I would go for a proper remap from a tuning company personally

I designed one for the first gen Mazda6S. It added 17whp and I think 12lbft. Not a ton, but it wasnt a powerful engine to begin with. They do work, but they have to be set up right and are nowhere near as good as a genuine tune set up for your particular car. That said, I have a dinan in my c300 cuz idc about hardcore power anymore. It's easier and less of a risk.

Anybody heard of Evolv Performance Chips?

I had one of these on an Audi A6 2.7tdi. I went in with my eyes open, I kinda expected it to do very little, as they work by basically putting a resister between the fuel rail and the ecu to manipulate the sensor reading. This ties in pretty much exactly with my own “butt dyno” findings. Race chip quoted an increase from 177bhp to 220, which is total rubbish, but it did pull noticeably harder in the mid range. I guessed it increased the power by about 10bhp, and the mid range by a bit more than that. Basically, do they work? - sort of. Will you get a noticeable increase in power? - Power, probably not, mid range grunt, noticeable but not huge increase. Is the quoted increase total garbage? - absolutely. I think they simply quote the increase you typically get from a remap ( you know, one that directly effects turbo pressures..), and say that it what it will do… Is it a con? - yeah a little bit. They do work…ish, but I wouldn’t buy one again unless it was VERY cheap, and on a very cheap car it didn’t care much for. It could be “worth it” on a crappy golf diesel for the extra mid range, but I’m pretty much every other situation, I’d get a remap instead. I also wouldn’t touch one on a petrol motor, it’s just asking for trouble.

@chimei-tekinaneko8318

Жыл бұрын

The Racechip is a small computer that reads the sensor data and changes it depending on the programmed map. (not only a resistor) It basically does the same as an ECU tune, just without touching/changing the ECU. There are also different mappings for each mode, which you have to slowly work out (mine had 22 maps and when the engine threw an error, i set it one back down). The benefit of an ECU tune is, that you can do way more and it will be for your engine specifically/get the most out of your engine)

@martjackson

Жыл бұрын

@@chimei-tekinaneko8318 I’m sorry, its not a small computer at all. It’s a takes a single reading from one sensor ( fuel rail pressure), modifies that reading and feeds the adjusted rail pressure to the existing ECU. The cars ECU then changes other parameters that is can directly effect the “fix” the issue as it sees it by adding more air to compensate ( turning the boost up). The higher end race chip products have a Bluetooth enabled computer in them, but they still only effect that single parameter, which is in effect a potentiometer to effect the resistance on the sensor of the fuel rail. You can achieve the same results by placing a 80 cent resistor across the connector pins on the sensor ( we have done it..)

@chimei-tekinaneko8318

Жыл бұрын

@@martjackson a resistor has a constant offset, the racechip is in fact a computer that has a (programmable) variable offset, which changes with the rpm.

Hi, I brought a cheap golf 5 tdi gt, running problems, turned out a chip box had been plugged in, 🔌locked the ecu, I removed it and it was fine,

Finally: it is reported that the RC merely increases the fuel rail pressure - sometimes to dangerous levels!

Racechip do say to run the car for a week before using the most powerful map to allow the chip to learn.

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

The race hip had been on the car months prior making this video :)

no fan and capto closed? well done, very serious

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

don't be silly, of course there was a fan there

@SwiftTurbo

Жыл бұрын

@@ZER0Y0N you are true! I watched again 👍

what front splitter is that mate?

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

its a brabus mate :)

no matter the car you have and what figures the car maker states the numbers will always be different from another of the same car there is variables like how much friction there is how much flow of air and exhaust there is and many more things

So these chips give it a decent torque boost, got it

You want to try a dtuk trust me makes a big difference

Do these work if you already have a stage1 Economy remap?

@ZER0Y0N

9 ай бұрын

No I wouldn’t fit, these are tuned against your factory settings, if it’s already had a remap I’d say away and if you want more power just get a more power based tune

@BikingVikingMTB

9 ай бұрын

@@ZER0Y0N- Thanks dude 🙏

Any suggestions how can unplug my tuning chip on my car ?

@ZER0Y0N

4 ай бұрын

Yeah pretty simple, just locate the big box and follow the wires which will have connector blocks on, remove the connector and plug back into the original connector

The box claim is compared to fabric stock claim I guess so then its not to bad.

Tbh it sounds, to me, your merc allready had a little optimization in the past. Maybe a little higher temperature from the diesel burning elements and a bit more air? Because if it truly had stock figures (on paper) then the end results with the racechip would be completely accurate... So to me it does work. Allright these engines do always perform a little better with the right fuel and oils. But not this much right? Especially torquewise. But I could be completely wrong.

@ZER0Y0N

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there and thanks for your comment, as mentioned in the conclusion after performing some further research prior to making this video it seems that these cars are actually putting out higher figures than mercedes claim with many owners of the same model reporting similar figures prior a remap. hope this clarifies!

@wensis2006

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZER0Y0N I understand. 😊 Good job by mercedes 👍

Can they cause any damage over time?

@raymondli8882

2 жыл бұрын

yes it wears our your spark plugs and ignition coils faster

@oweston89

2 жыл бұрын

@@raymondli8882 on a diesel 🫤

@raymondli8882

2 жыл бұрын

@@oweston89 it increases overall oil pressure which can cause you to leak and later blow your valves over time

Why do they charge $200+ for app control when the app is free ???

What I've heard these boxes do is adjusting the values of boost, airflow and fuel to the ecu making it overboost and overfuel. While it does infact increase performance, it does so quite inefficiently

@markmarlowe3128

10 ай бұрын

well, if they were so inefficient, i guess you'll use more gas for the same mileage, but in fact, you're using less gas if you're driving the same way, so, i guess it does improve the airflow/fuel/combustion, and just deliver more torque/power

There's things like extreme fuel rail pressures that others have found

These tuning boxes only add maybe 20hp at most, I find that it's much more beneficial on small cars with 1.0l engines.

@droge192

7 ай бұрын

Turbocharged 1.0 engines perhaps. On a normally aspirated small engine, these tuning boxes will do absolutely nothing.

@TopGear21

4 ай бұрын

A friend tried the "simple" racechip in a Ford Focus MK3.5 1.0. He felt it like flying. It really gives extra performance. He advises me to get one (I will probably go for the RS). Another friend who has the 1.5 182 bhp MK4 said that it easily gained 20 bhp and the car became more aggressive.

What racechip was this?

@ZER0Y0N

2 жыл бұрын

This was the racechip ultimate, basically the same as the GTS

Need a racechip in my camaro

Are you absolutely certain the car wasn't already altered?

@ZER0Y0N

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely certain 🙂 after this dyno but before releasing this video I did a lot of research on other others experiences whom had also had cars tuned were showing more power than stated. My Toyota supra is claimed 335 BHP but it’s actually 375+

@timholstpetersen79

Жыл бұрын

@@ZER0Y0N Wow, ok... that's surprising but come to think about it, you did mention that in your video, lol. Thanks though ☺️