Steinbauer Chip over DP Chip

McL,

At that sort of $, you might also have a look at the Rapid or consider an integrated chip. I have had outstanding results from a chip in my V8 79 series but did not opt for a straight plug and play fuel rail or fuel pulse type chip. Mine is integrated into the fuel and tuning system of the vehicle and they spend a good lot of time on the dyno getting the settings right to ensure that you don't melt a hole through the piston of your valuable investment.

There is a good deal of info about the Steinbauer and other chips here;

Diesel performance chips

Cheers Mick

Hi McLaren,I fitted the DP Chip to my 95 series Toyota Prado,best thing I did great torque and extra power,when I sold it I took it off and when I drove it after removal ,it was like you had a great weight on behind. Have not used Steinbauer,but for the price it was a no brainer,and took me only 35 minutes to fit,and I believe the later ones are plug right in,so I would go for it and Australian as well
Bigred

I have used the Steinbauer chip in a Hilux for 4 years now. Can't fault the chip and you can unplug it and revert to OEM in a blink. I have never heard a bad thing about the SB Chip and don't know much about the DP but at $3k the SB is expensive, my Hilux was around $1200 installed. You can only really compare dyno reports and if the Dp warranty and after sales support is great then why not? I can only suspect that Steinbauer have spent big on testing the chips and can justify the price perhaps but I think $1495 is reasonable and $3k a little too dear imo.

Hi,

I run a DP chip in my 2008 troopy, same engine as you. Drives like a V8 petrol car when chipped. Cant fault the chip, I back the setting off slightly when towing to keep exhaust temps down. Consider installing a 3" exhaust also, mine is Beaudesert, and have the vehicle dyno'd when you fit the chip for optimum settings. Make sure you install an EGT gauge to keep an eye on temps.

Regards
Craig

Have you thought of having the engine remapped?
I know of 2 companies that do it in Australia... Agritune and Quantum I would check it out and you might be pleasantly surprised

I'd be inclined to get another quote on the Steinbauer as that seems a bit steep to me. Had mine fitted 4 years ago for $1400/1500.

The Steinbauer operates by timing, allowing it to fuel for longer, whereas the DP operates by higher fuel pressure.

I've read countless threads and articles on this subject. I am still uncertain about installing anything until my warranty runs out first. But, from what I've read the Steinbauer oy alters the time the injectors is open. Resulting in no increased pressure on components. On that alone I would choose the Steinbauer. I have heard alot about severe damage to engines with the pressure increase system.

McLaren 3030,
Coincidentally I have the same vehicle as you and I have been exploring the whole chip question over the last few weeks. Not specifically Steinbauer v DP but whether to fit one at all. Mine is just out of warranty (2011 model) so that didn't influence me but a discussion with my mechanic who drives a 78 series himself ultimately helped me to decide not to install one. His opinion is that he would only consider Steinbauer but unless there is a lack of performance or the vehicle is sluggish - why bother. Two things that I have done that have shown a marked improvement in power is a Safari snorkel and the 3" exhaust - neither of which were put on to derive more power. These were done at different times and I could definitely notice the change on each occasion. I pull a camper trailer and do a bit of high country travelling as well as long distance touring and I am very happy with the power. Whilst I have loved Nissans for a long time the loud pedal on the LC76 delivers like no Nissan I have owned.
Good luck with your decision and please repost and let us know if / when you do fit one.
Ken

Thanks to everyone that has responded to my question. I have had a long discussion with a point of sale distributor who just happens to sell both units. He has explained the difference in price. Because the Steinbauer changes the pulse time of each injector, and I have a V8 with a fuel rail for each bank of cylinders, it basically needs two units, one for each fuel rail, and eight injector cables. The Steinbauer unit for a 4 cylinder like those in a Hilux, Prado, Navara etc is only $1500. Also having spoken with a Toyota mechanic, he has advised that while can cannot endorse either unit, that as the Steinbauer is a pulse type unit and does not increase Fuel Rail pressure, this would be the one he would fit if it were his vehicle. Basically this has made my decision a little easier, and while it is more expensive, I will fit the Steinbauer chip. At the moment I cannot afford both the chip and a 3" exhaust, so the exhaust will have to wait.

I have heard bad things about DP, have a look at unichip as another option. You ned to get a 3d map, and this is usually from monitoring boost and fuel...something dp doesnt do

All the DP Chip did to my BT50 was send it into limp mode when towing and the going got a bit tough, even after sending it back to get re-checked I got the same result.
I noticed a slight improvement in performance but no difference to fuel economy.
It's somewhere in the garage if anyone wants it!!!