Update on Steinbauer Chip in 3.0ltr Patrol
Submitted: Friday, Nov 24, 2006 at 09:57
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Member - TonyG (Qld)
Hi All,
I have had the chip installed for about a week now, and all is
well.
I had a previous issue with blowing a fuse after the installation, but the autoelectrian found a bare wire causing the short, so I can't blame the chip.
Anyway, performance has really improved, but what I like best is the extra torque at low revs.
I now get good acceleration from 1400rpm, where originally it would lag until about 1800 - 2000rpm before turbo would kick in and then power.
Fuel economy does not seem to be much different, but if so not a problem.
So all is
well that ends
well, and I am taking the car 4x4ing this weekend to
test out in sand.
Sand was previously a painfull experience, always having to keep the revs up otherwise engine would bog down really quickly, so should be a good
test.
I will let everyone know of the improved performance next week
Thanks
TonyG
Reply By: imBill2 - Saturday, Nov 25, 2006 at 09:05
Saturday, Nov 25, 2006 at 09:05
Hi Tony
I fitted a Safari Dtronic to my 3L GU IV and found similiar results. I then fitted a 2 3/4 inch mandrel bent exhaust for a similiar improvement again.
After much research I took advantage of the Hyclone money back guarntee and fitted 2 Hyclones. The improvement was dramatic. Turbo lag is almost gone. Fuel economy is about the same.
The vehicle is always partially loaded with a roof rack and drawers full of tools, I averages about 12 L / 100K. Fully loaded with camping trailer and spare tyres etc the vehicle averaged about 14.5 l/100K over 5000 K of mostly dirt roads on a recent trip.
I have done about 7000 K with this setup over 2 - 3 months and I am very happy with the results. I am very tempted to fit 2 more hyclones just to see the results.
Cheers
Bill
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