TME saga continues

Andy · Jun 6th, 2002, 23:18

Hi all,

I've just been told that my ECU for my manual 855R has had a 'Superchip' fitted by a previous owner and the TME upgrade is not possible with it fitted.

Anyone out there want to swop a standard unmolested ECU (part no: 0261 204 225) for my Superchipped version so I can get my TME upgrade.

Or is there no point......... be thankful for what I've got...

Comments please (hoping it won't spark another Supplier war ;-) ).

Jun 7th, 2002, 00:17

Why don't you bring it to Power Engineering with the rest of us ??

See how yours does with the Superchip and then see what the TME & others do.... then you can make the decision based on fact ?

Be good to see what it'll do too!

Jim,
'96 855-R (The Flying Wardrobe)

Andy · Jun 7th, 2002, 00:42

Good point- I'll be there!!

Just too impatient!! :-)

Jun 7th, 2002, 08:14

I lurk a lot on Scoobynet and other turbo car forums. There are mixed views about Superchips, but everyone seems to agree that they work well **providing** the install and set-up is done sympathetically, by someone who knows what they're doing.

Because the Superchip simply removes the standard ECU overboost protection, and a bleed valve is used to raise the boost, it's easy for a ham-fisted mechanic to go over the top and frag the engine.

But set up properly on a rolling road, using a gas analyzer to monitor fuelling through the range, they are supposed to work very well. The PE session should help with this ....

davebslater(uk) · Jun 8th, 2002, 12:07

Ill be sending down a manual boost controller to phil wright for him to try , so youll also be able to see how that works , its actually quite sensitive , and can be doubled up to produce a two stage boost level . Subaru owners go mad for these , 'dawes devices' which are imported from america , mine is the english version , and im only pushing them to volvo owners at the moment , they are also cheaper !!.
Ive had a 480 right into the red scale with boost and it seemed the boost was spooling up much quicker , thats because the valve keeps the wastegate shut completely until boost set pressure is reached .
T5uk.com has a complete installation and setup procedure for T5 , just click on boost controller.

Regards dave

Jun 6th, 2002, 23:18	#1
Andy Master Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2023 14:04 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Bath/Bristol/N. Wilts	TME saga continues Hi all, I've just been told that my ECU for my manual 855R has had a 'Superchip' fitted by a previous owner and the TME upgrade is not possible with it fitted. Anyone out there want to swop a standard unmolested ECU (part no: 0261 204 225) for my Superchipped version so I can get my TME upgrade. Or is there no point......... be thankful for what I've got... Comments please (hoping it won't spark another Supplier war ;-) ).

Jun 7th, 2002, 00:17	#2
a15htn Guest Location:	RE: TME saga continues Why don't you bring it to Power Engineering with the rest of us ?? See how yours does with the Superchip and then see what the TME & others do.... then you can make the decision based on fact ? Be good to see what it'll do too! Jim, '96 855-R (The Flying Wardrobe)

Jun 7th, 2002, 00:42	#3
Andy Master Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2023 14:04 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Bath/Bristol/N. Wilts	RE: TME saga continues Good point- I'll be there!! Just too impatient!! :-)

Jun 7th, 2002, 08:14	#4
Craig_V40 Guest Location:	RE: TME saga continues I lurk a lot on Scoobynet and other turbo car forums. There are mixed views about Superchips, but everyone seems to agree that they work well providing the install and set-up is done sympathetically, by someone who knows what they're doing. Because the Superchip simply removes the standard ECU overboost protection, and a bleed valve is used to raise the boost, it's easy for a ham-fisted mechanic to go over the top and frag the engine. But set up properly on a rolling road, using a gas analyzer to monitor fuelling through the range, they are supposed to work very well. The PE session should help with this ....

Jun 8th, 2002, 12:07	#5
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	RE: TME saga continues Ill be sending down a manual boost controller to phil wright for him to try , so youll also be able to see how that works , its actually quite sensitive , and can be doubled up to produce a two stage boost level . Subaru owners go mad for these , 'dawes devices' which are imported from america , mine is the english version , and im only pushing them to volvo owners at the moment , they are also cheaper !!. Ive had a 480 right into the red scale with boost and it seemed the boost was spooling up much quicker , thats because the valve keeps the wastegate shut completely until boost set pressure is reached . T5uk.com has a complete installation and setup procedure for T5 , just click on boost controller. Regards dave __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

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