Performance chips.
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 21:32
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I know this has at times been done to death performance chips, but your help from those mechanical minded would be of help. I have a 200 series Toyota diesel I have read a lot about the torque improvement. My question is does it provide the power down low in an auto so you do get better fuel economy and what does it do long term to the gear box diff axels etc.It is often so confusing all you read but does not all ways tell the full implications when you do after market alterations. I toe a 2.7 ton off-road van and while I am more than pleased with the standard performance of the 200 series I certainly would like to do a little better with fuel economy.
Thank you for any advice you may be able to share.
Garry
Reply By: Member - Geoff H (Q - Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 21:37
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 21:37
I have a tunit chip in a Prado and whilst the power is better, the fuel economy is the same.
You might get better fuel economy if you stay off the gas, but it's
too easy to use the extra power.
Regards
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 22:06
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 22:06
Which series Prado & which motor do you have? I am thinking about doing mine.
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Follow Up By: Member - Geoff H (Q - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 10:22
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 10:22
Mine is an early 120 series 1kz from memory not the D4D engine which I understand is a lot better engine.
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 18:19
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 18:19
Geoff, how would you rate the extra performance, particularly for towing?
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Follow Up By: Member - Geoff H (Q - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 22:04
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 22:04
It's much smoother around town and tows our 1300kg camper van easily.
It gives you a bit extra acceleration up to about 120 but not much after that.
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 23:40
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 23:40
Thanks!
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Reply By: Member - Captain (WA) - Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 23:38
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 23:38
Hi Garry,
I have the Chipit chip in my 200 and it certainly helps the low down power and the slight turbo lag. However, I wouldn't say it helps economy that much, mainly because you tend to use the extra power. What I have found is that economy stays basically the same but you have more power.
Here is a link
LCOOL POST on the chipit I made on LCOOL, arguably the best web site for 200's. This particualr post gets a bit heated at times, but it certainly gives many perspectives :)
Cheers
Captain
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Follow Up By: Member - Captain (WA) - Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 23:47
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 23:47
Sorry about the link, looks like you have to be a member to view it. If you have a cruiser, its VERY worthwhile to join LCOOL (free) for the multitude of crusier advise.
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 13:28
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 13:28
I have a Steinbauer Chip on my TD hilux and it has lifted the performance of the vehicle to a level I am satisfied with. The 200 Series TD delivers class leading torque and power, yes a chip woould work but this thing makes so much low down torque anyway it's a bit like making a Ferrari faster for want of a better phrase.
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Reply By: Sea Star - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 19:53
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 19:53
Thank you to all who replied but has any one have info does it weaken or put to much stress on other engine components like gear box diff etc.
Garry
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Follow Up By: Member - Geoff H (Q - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 22:11
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 22:11
With the Tunit Chip you can dial in the power you need. I dynoed mine and set it at 15% It's not neck snapping performance and I am comfortable with the ability of the drive line but then I drive pretty carefully these days.
Generally the owners on the Prado
forum say do not do anything that is not in the handbook, however the theory of most on the Patrol
forum is get as much power as you can and drive it like you stole it.
Make up your own mind.
Regards
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