Dchip and Exhaust

Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 17:42

Member - Lance S (VIC)

G'day all,

I have just been quoted $2950 for a dchip and 2.75" mandrel bend exhaust with straight thru muffler in alloy and dump pipe with cat from Beaudesert.

Also included is dyno, standard when i first drive in, then dyno again after exhaust is fitted, then dyno again after chip is fitted.
Is that a fair price or am i getting ripped, i know i could probably do a little bit better if i went to seperate places , but it is the convenience getting it done at the one place.

cheers,

Lance
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AnswerID: 347410   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 18:29

Member - Motley replied:

Lance,

I paid about the same for a Unichip and exhaust system about 2 years ago on a Lexus V8 petrol. I think the price is fair. if you feel comfortable that they will do a good job, then I think you will be pleased with the result.

My research was that the modified chip without the modified exhaust would only deliver about 50% of the potential improvement.

My advice? Go with it.
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AnswerID: 347413   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 19:08

Member - Effie C (NT) replied:

DChip approx 1200 and another 150 to fit, that is what Berrima __ Diesel charged us and they are the distributor / importers of the DChip, Exhaust from Beaudesert was quoted at 750 plus another couple hundred if we wanted to drive other to have it fitted
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AnswerID: 347414   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 19:10

SR5MattK replied:

Hello,
I have recently been pursuing information on these accessories for our hiilux as we have been towing a camper and have been wondering if some more power wouldn't go astray.
Only this week I obtained a quote from a place called Brisbane Tuning and Turbo (in the phone book). They quoted $2550 for a DP Chip and 3" mandrel exhaust for my 2004 KZN165R Hilux, including 'tuning' - what ever that could possibly entail - and dyno before and after. This business featured in an old magazine. It might be worth giving them a call if you are in the SE Qld corner to see what they have to offer?
Was your quote with Beaudesert Exhausts?
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FollowupID: 615590   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 19:19

Member - Lance S (VIC) posted:

Matt, unfortunately i am in Victoria and yes it is a Beaudesert exhaust that has to come down from QLD. I think the dump pipe is the difference in price.

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FollowupID: 615593   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 19:27

Member - Mick O (VIC) posted:

Lance,

did you give Aaron at ATOC a ring?

Cheers Mick
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FollowupID: 615598   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 19:31

Member - Lance S (VIC) posted:

Mick,

No as yet, but does he do all that, including dyno?

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FollowupID: 615654   Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009 at 03:22

Member - Troll 81 (QLD) posted:

Brisbane Tuning and Turbo did a dyno and replaced my MAF sensor ages ago and was very happy with their service and advice...they know their engines down there
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AnswerID: 347419   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 19:34

Richard W (NSW) replied:

Lance,

Is that the DP or D'tronic chip?
I paid $1100 fitted for a 3" mandrel bent exhaust and $1500 for a D'tronic chip which I installed myself.


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FollowupID: 615603   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 19:44

Member - Lance S (VIC) posted:

Richard,

It is a DP chip which is costing me $1350, plus $100 for dyno's and $1500 for exhaust all fitted.

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AnswerID: 347431   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 20:30

Member - Graham H (QLD) replied:

Cost of aluminised steel 3"mandrel bent exhaust for a 100 series fitted and dyno'd before and after with a 3 1/2 "dump pipe plus welding a spigot for the EGT sender $1100. Fitted a Dtronic myself $950 off Ebay.

Could have got a Stainless steel pipe for a bit over $1500




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FollowupID: 615607   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 20:38

Member - Lance S (VIC) posted:

Graham,

At that price i would nearly make the drive up there
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FollowupID: 615613   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 20:57

Member - Andrew (WA) posted:

How do you rate the result Graham???
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FollowupID: 615615   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:04

Member - Graham H (QLD) posted:

Great went from 143hp at wheels to 165.2

Goes like a cut cat.
Was done at AAMS in Sandgate. Dont know whos exhaust but was either Beaudesert or DTS at Towoomba..


Couldnt be happier.




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AnswerID: 347438   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:14

balko replied:

Got the dp on my canter .Well worth it for towing heavy caravans but when unladen seems to blow heaps of black smoke so i back the chip off Cheers Tony cost $1350 fitted
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FollowupID: 615619   Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:28

Member - Graham H (QLD) posted:

Well the Dtronic doesnt do that.
Previously when I floored it everything behind me disappeared in black smoke.
Now they just disappear in the distance with hardly any seeable smoke at all.
They are tuned at birth and cant be adjusted later even rang the distributors to check.

At $950 and came unused in original box I couldnt turn it down.

Am off around the block starting next week so will see how it goes.
Have had it for about 9 months and really happy.

Took a mate out today who is used to 100's and I floored it and his exclamation was and I quote"What the F**** have you got in there"
and its got about 150 kg of gear in the back.


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AnswerID: 347509   Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009 at 13:36

TerraFirma replied:

Lance, Are you talking about a Victorian operation or Queensland.? Beaudesert Qld Right.? Noticed your membership says VIC.? Only ask because I would be curious to know who is doing this type of work in VIC and any good.?
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FollowupID: 615709   Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009 at 15:10

Member - Lance S (VIC) posted:

G'day TerraFirma,

The exhausts comes out of QLD, i have a 3 prices, all about the same, from ARB in Thomastown, Diesel Tec in Lilydale and Atoc in Belgrave South recommended by Mick O. Waiting on one more quote.

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