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Does anyone have an opinion about them? Are they safe to leave installed (I'm more interested in reliability and fuel economy than performance now - I must be getting old!). Do they actually work as claimed?
If the general consensus is that these are not worth it, or even dangerous, can i simply unplug it, or is removal more complicated than that?
Any place who tells you that you will get better fuel eco from any chip is kidding themselves. Maybe if your towing you might achieve a little better, little. But no way in hell you get better fuel eco.
This is my 4th diesel, chipped all of them, none of them got better fuel eco after being chipped. They went better though. You want better fuel eco? I'd put a better exhaust on it over a chip also snorkel and block the EGR. A better breathing engine will always run smoother and on less fuel....M2cW.
As for that brand of chip. Can't help you there. For the price they are asking i would personally go a known brand like DP, Steinbower etc etc.
Edit. I just realised you already have it installed. Leave it in then. They can be unplugged easily though if you want to toss it.
Last edited by mudski; 26th January 2013 at 10:46 PM.
I have a DP chip installed in mine with 3" exhaust, snorkel and blocked Egr.
I did get better economy over the standard before fitting above. If its adjustable , test it out over 5 tanks if fuel with different settings to find the best for you in regards to a mix match of good power and better economy.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.