Thread: Intercoolers and ECU chipping

They do make a difference. I don't know which is better but I have the bruce davis chip and intercooler.

Just fitted one of Tombraider's intercoolers, already have the BD chip. I'll let you know how it goes when I get my vehicle back.

BTW I think with a '99 model you have the non-flashable chip?

yep, I've been told the 99 is non flashable.

Hi Drut
Non Flashable but still can be chiped.As far as I know you get an exchange ECU then get it coded to suit your injectors,or get your ECU chipped and re-fitted,just means the vehicle is off the road a bit longer.
Andrew

Best money you'll spend on the vehicle. As the ad (for something else) says Just do it

I would suggest cleaning its throat first, by removing your mufflers/cat and going for a 3" pipe. Apart from making a lovely tune, it allows the turbo to spool up quicker and removes some low-end lag.

If you go further, I would be going for the larger intercooler and then the ECU remapping as the last option. At thesame time I would be fitting an EGT to keep a close eye on the temps.

Like a couple of others on here, I have had trouble with my BD chip which has not really been solved (low range surging, and too much black smoke). I will be getting one of Tombraiders remaps when I get my act in order.

I have one of tombraiders intercoolers and it has been great.

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Hi Drut
Non Flashable but still can be chiped.As far as I know you get an exchange ECU then get it coded to suit your injectors,or get your ECU chipped and re-fitted,just means the vehicle is off the road a bit longer.
Andrew

thats what my local landie guru tells me as well. I can handle the wait for some more grunt I think. cheers

Originally Posted by noddy

I would suggest cleaning its throat first, by removing your mufflers/cat and going for a 3" pipe. Apart from making a lovely tune, it allows the turbo to spool up quicker and removes some low-end lag.

If you go further, I would be going for the larger intercooler and then the ECU remapping as the last option. At thesame time I would be fitting an EGT to keep a close eye on the temps.

Like a couple of others on here, I have had trouble with my BD chip which has not really been solved (low range surging, and too much black smoke). I will be getting one of Tombraiders remaps when I get my act in order.

I have one of tombraiders intercoolers and it has been great.

I have a 3" stainless system with a lukey (i think) sports muffler already which has opened things up. Why the intercooler 1st before chipping the ECU?? And whats EGT. ?? As you can tell I'm no mechanic.

I'm leaning the way of Tombraiders intercooler as I've heard a lot of good reports on the forum. will give him a call in the next few weks once the new year madness has died down and get his input. I'm a firm believer in getting many opinions and then weighing up the pros and cons of what is available.