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  1. 14th October 2012, 02:43 PM #1
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    TRS chip = ?

    TRS chip =

    Just installed my new TRS chipped ECU in my 2000 Td5 manual with thanks to John (jf1056) and his Nanocom and laptop. All too easy in the end!!

    I asked Phil from TRS for a chip that would be suitable primarily for extra torque for towing ... what a difference! (not that I've towed with it yet) It's not fast like a sports car but there's certainly more get up and go ... but it's now got some serious pulling power. She'll now accelerate from 60kms in 4th (around 1800-2000rpm) going up-hill !!!

    Certainly recommended!

    Next stop ... straight through exhaust, EGR removal and EGT gauge.

    Thanks again to everyone for their input.

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  2. 14th October 2012, 08:00 PM #2
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    Funnily enough Craig I've just done the same to mine with a TRS Chipped ECU yesterday and it's certainly brought a smile to my face
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  3. 14th October 2012, 09:04 PM #3
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    Hey guys I have the trs chip in mine and I have just had the egr removal done when they fitted the new turbo couple of weeks back and have to say I'm not all that impressed. I expected better especially after the mod and new turbo. I have not been happy with its performance since I've had it. I never drove it before chipping as it was in the car when I got it but I reckon my previous unchipped td5 would eat this one for breakfast. I would be very keen for someone who has a td5 auto to take my vehicle for a run to see what they think and to compare it because I'm pretty disappointed with its go go power. Particularly someone with a chipped auto to try mine for comparison. My last td5 pulled the van like a gem and I feel this one is not a patch on the old one. Might be my imagination but geez I don't reckon its as good.
    Current td5 2001 auto 218k on it
    Previous td5 1999 auto 190k on it

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  4. 14th October 2012, 09:48 PM #4
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    Sorry to hear that Steve ... but I reckon the old girl's got another 20-30% more torque with the chip!
    Maybe there's another issue with yours?
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  5. 15th October 2012, 06:42 AM #5
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    See if you can get a Intercooler from a D2a and you will notice even more improvement.

    TRS usually have them come in. I thought the improvement was very noticable when I fitted one on my D2 when I had it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco EMU View Post
    Sorry to hear that Steve ... but I reckon the old girl's got another 20-30% more torque with the chip!
    Maybe there's another issue with yours?
    C
    Yep same here for me....certainly pushes me back in the seat when pulling away and I had the traction control light light up when I pulled out of a side junction yesterday
    I have upgraded to a D2a I/C, Silicone Hoses, De-EGR'd, Airbox Mod, Safari Snorkel, modified exhaust....car is serviced regularly and shows no faults on Nanocom...drives really well..
    As Disco EMU says, maybe there is another issue??
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  7. 15th October 2012, 10:29 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by iPom View Post
    upgraded to a D2a I/C, Silicone Hoses, De-EGR'd, Airbox Mod, Safari Snorkel, modified exhaust....
    What is this "airbox mod" you speak of ... and theories and benefits?
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  8. 15th October 2012, 02:21 PM #8
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    It's where you remove the cyclone thingamajig in the air box. There is a thread on it in the tutorial section of this forum if I remember correctly.
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  9. 15th October 2012, 08:06 PM #9
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    Thanks guys unfortunately I never drove it before it had it put in. Its been a couple of years since I had my other td5 so the comparrison is a fair way apart, it does go ok but just hear everyone say how good a chipped one is and I dont know if mine is that good hence a second or third opinion. Its been awhile since the other one but I just feel that one went much better. Certain hills etc. A D2a I/C would be great but might be a way off yet. Mmmm I hope it does'nt have an issue, lol I've had enough of them
    Cheers guys

    P.S My appologies for the thread hijack

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