Re: question re chip upgrade

["Voltaire Almendrala" <valmen@pacbell.net>]

I went through a Neuspeed P-chip and Autotech Q-chip before switching to the
G-Chip. The Neuspeed P-Chip was decent but as you approached 6-7K RPM, the
damn thing would lean out (i.e. engine wasn't getting fed enough gas) - why,
I don't know. With an Autotech Q-chip, the car began to ping on 92 octane
premium unleaded (Chevron, Shell, Mobil, it didn't matter). Then, I went to
v.10 of the G-Chip and the rest is history - I'm very happy with it!

All these chips will give about 8-10 bhp increase, better full and
part-throttle response, raise the redline, remove the speed limiter, etc.
I'm partial to the G-chip because 1) It's performed better than any of the
other chips I've had  2) I can get upgrades for $ 20 in the event I get
something like a Shrick 268 cams set - I'm covered. The G-Chip is $125 plus
shipping from VW tuners. If you're looking for dyno numbers, Garret (le chip
chef extraordinaire) has some on his web site along with links to sites that
detail how to install the chip (http://www.giacusa.com).

Good luck!

-VA
97 Jetta GLX
"Blair Witch Edition"
    -----Original Message-----
    From: David Bergesen <djbergesen@dotstar.net>
    To: Jetta GLX mailing list <jettaglx@igtc.com>
    Date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 7:34 PM
    Subject: question re chip upgrade


    I was surfing today and looked at the Autotech chip. They claim a 7hp
increase, and torque increases from 2000-6000 rpm. They claim to raise the
rev and kill the top limiter. All in all, it sounded good for only $100.
Anyone have it? Complaints? Recommendations? I know most people have the
Garrett chip, and are pleased. Any #'s from you guys? What are the gains
with the G-chip? And price? Is it easy to install yourself?

    Dave Bergesen
    djbergesen@dotstar.net