Classic with a Twist – Alfa Romeo 4C upgrade by Superchips

Posted by superchipsteam on May 24, 2017
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Drivers of the Alfa Romeo 4C can now enjoy even more power and torque, thanks to the latest ECU remap from global leader Superchips

Superchips has developed the latest addition to the Alfa Romeo range to improve the power and torque of the already impressive turbocharged petrol 4-cylinder 1750cc engine.

Leaving the Alfo Romeo plant with 237BHP and 350Nm, the Superchips remap adds 32BHP at 5213rpm and useful 43Nm torque at 5170rpm. The spread of torque across the RPM range is improved as well, with more torque than stock until around 5200RPM.

Alfa Romeo 4C at Superchips HQ

Alfa Romeo 4C at Superchips HQ

The result is a healthy improvement in driveability combined with much more rewarding performance for drivers who enjoy their time at the wheel. Cruising with the Superchips remap will be more relaxed while the engine will perform much better for spirited driving or overtaking.

The full power and torque curves can be seen by clicking the following link:

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/alfa4c.pdf

Alfa Romeo 4C on the Dyno at Superchips HQ

Alfa Romeo 4C on the Dyno at Superchips HQ

In addition to the additional power and torque, the cars’ electronic speed limit can be removed if the car is to be used for motorsport.

The conversion is carried out by one of Superchips nationwide dealer network and typically takes around an hour. Customers can either wait at the dealer or drop off their car and return later to collect.

The cost of the remap is £480 including VAT and labour. The conversion is covered by Superchips’ 12-month/30,000-mile warranty*.

For more information or to buy the remap for the Alfa Romeo 4C, click the following link:

http://bit.ly/SC-Alfa4C

*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details

BMW 28i – No matter the series, Superchips has you covered

Posted by superchipsteam on April 20, 2017
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Owners of cars from the BMW range of 28i engines, using the two-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine can now enjoy significant gains in performance, thanks to the latest conversion from global ECU remap expert, Superchips.

BMW F36 428i Gran Coupe

The engine, fitted with Bosch management and found in the Z4, X1, X3, X4, 228i, 328i, 428i, and 528i vehicles, leaves the factory with a healthy 245PS. However, the Superchips remap adds a very impressive 50bhp at 6579rpm and 84Nm torque at 2553rpm.

The full power and torque curves can be seen by clicking the following link:

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/20iN20B20245PS.pdf

Not only does the Superchips conversion demonstrate increases across the engine’s rev range, it also holds on to torque far longer and at a much higher level than the original engine. This means a significant improvement in performance, with acceleration greatly improved.

The conversion is carried out by one of Superchips nationwide dealer network and typically takes around an hour. Customers can either wait at the dealer or drop off their car and return later to collect. The cost of the remap is £399 including VAT and labour. The conversion is covered by Superchips’ 12-month/30,000-mile warranty*.

For more information or to buy the conversion, click the following link:

http://bit.ly/SC-428i

*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.

Trafic and Vivaro – Single turbo coverage now available

Posted by superchipsteam on March 17, 2017
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Following the release of its remap for the Vauxhall Vivaro/Renault Trafic BiTurbo 1.6CDTi/dCi 120/140PS models, world ECU remap leader Superchips has now introduced a conversion for the single turbo variant with 90 and 115PS.

Trafic

Running on Bosch management, the turbo diesel engine leaves the factory with 90- or 115PS but the Superchips remap adds significantly to both power and torque. The 90PS car conversion adds 45BHP and 89Nm at most, and the 115PS adds 22BHP and 52Nm. This extra torque allows significant extra punch from the low-capacity engine, which helps when carrying heavy loads or towing and provides a useful saving on fuel too.

The full power and torque curves can be seen by clicking the links below:

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/VivaroSingle90PS.pdf

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/VivaroSingle115PS.pdf

The position of this huge increase in torque, at the lower to middle of the engine’s rev range, is exactly where drivers will notice it most, adding significantly to the vehicle’s pulling power. In addition, the added output from the engine mirrors the original power and torque curves perfectly, meaning the on-road characteristics of the power delivery remain unchanged – only with much greater amounts.

In addition, drivers and operators can expect to see gains in fuel economy of up to 7% – a huge benefit for the light commercial fleet, providing potential cost reductions when driven in a comparable manner.

The conversion can be carried out by owner themselves, using Superchips’ Bluefin device, at a cost of £359 including VAT.

With a Bluefin, users don’t need any mechanical or technical skills, simply plug the Bluefin handset into the diagnostic port (connecting to the vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit) and follow the on-screen instructions.

Alternatively, it can be performed by one of Superchips’ highly skilled nationwide dealers, at a cost of £320 including labour and VAT. The remap is covered by Superchips’ industry-leading 12-month/30,000-mile warranty.*

For more information or to buy the remap, visit the Superchips website and select your vehicle variant from the dropdowns on the right hand side.

*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details

Baby Z4 with 6-pot rivalling power courtesy of Superchips

Posted by superchipsteam on February 20, 2017
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Owners of cars from the BMW range, using the two-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine can now enjoy significant gains in performance, thanks to the latest conversion from global ECU remap expert, Superchips. Previously we’ve seen remap conversions for the 20i and 28i, and now we complete the family with the 18i, 156PS variant.

BMW Z4

The engine, fitted with Bosch management and found in the Z4 and X1, leaves the factory with a detuned 156PS. Because the power is artificially restricted, the conversion makes some astonishing figures. The Superchips remap adds a very impressive 121bhp at 6277rpm and 132Nm torque at 6070rpm.

The full power and torque curves can be seen by clicking the following link:

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/E89Z418i.pdf

Not only does the Superchips conversion demonstrate increases across the engine’s rev range, it also holds on to torque far longer and at a much higher level than the original engine. This means that the power curve also continues to climb past the original engine’s maximum level, which is reached at just 2500rpm. The remap is specifically designed to drive in a similar fashion to a big naturally aspirated engine – driveability and reliability are key. This means a significant improvement in performance, with acceleration greatly improved, but not at the expense of driving feel and throttle response.

The conversion is carried out by one of Superchips nationwide dealer network and typically takes around an hour. Customers can either wait at the dealer or drop off their car and return later to collect. The cost of the remap is £399 including VAT and labour. The conversion is covered by Superchips’ 12-month/30,000-mile warranty*.

For more information or to buy the conversion, click the following link:

http://bit.ly/SC-Z418i

*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.

A bigger range – Superchips conversion for the latest Ford Ranger 3.2

Posted by superchipsteam on January 19, 2017
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Drivers of the newest version of the Ford Ranger T6, using the 3.2L 200PS engine, can go further and faster with the latest addition to the Superchips portfolio. The global engine remap leader has introduced the conversion that adds significant power and torque to the already well-endowed urban commercial vehicle.

From the factory, the Ford Ranger engine develops 200PS and 470Nm torque. The Superchips conversion increases these figures by 36bhp at 3798rpm and 89Nm at 2079rpm. The car’s power curve is extended and lifted to provide improved performance while the huge torque increase across the rev range delivers a significant increase in driveability, both on-road and off.

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To view the complete power and torque curves, check the Superchips website listing here: http://bit.ly/SC-RangerFL

In addition to enjoying improved performance and driveability, owners can also expect to see gains of up to 7% in fuel economy, compared with a like-for-like driving style.

The conversion can be applied either by one of Superchips’ nationwide dealer network or by the owner themselves. The cost of the conversion carried out by a dealer is £365 including labour and VAT.

The remap can also be performed by the owner themselves, using Superchips’ Bluefin device. However, the vehicle’s ECU must be Bluefin-enabled before this process can take place, which involves a Superchips dealer removing the ECU. This process should not detectable by service agents and the Bluefin conversion costs £399 including VAT, while the Bluefin-enabling typically costs £60 including VAT, although regional variations may apply. Contact your nearest Superchips Fitting Centre using the website listing (http://bit.ly/SC-RangerFL) for more information.

With a Bluefin, users don’t need any mechanical or technical skills – the remap is quickly and easily installed from the comfort of the driving seat. Simply plug the Bluefin handset into the diagnostic port (connecting to the vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit) and the Bluefin then uploads new settings to enhance the vehicle’s performance.

The conversion is covered by Superchips’ industry-leading 12-month/30,000-mile warranty*.

*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details

1983 Porsche 956 – A very special event

Posted by superchipsteam on December 15, 2016
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The majority of our day to day work at Superchips involves research and development for new remap products, and ongoing support for existing customers. The combined engineering expertise in the building for working with and modifying cars extends well beyond our 35 year history, and every now and again we’re requested for special projects. Recently, such a project took place after hours on a weekday night, when we were visited by this car – the Porsche 956 as used by Stefan Bellof and Jochen Mass in the 1983 season. This car visited us to perform a shakedown on a freshly rebuilt gearbox, and to prove out 3 seperate ECUs to run the car.

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Our workshop is equipped with a Maha LPS3000 dyno, which is more than just a tool for measuring flat out horsepower. It can also be used for part-load testing and simulation of multiple types of simulation work to prove the running capabilities of an engine when fitted to a chassis. In this case, we used the dyno’s “constant speed” mode to dial in a given wheel speed in km/h, which the dyno would then not exceed – the harder the car tries to exceed 120km/h, the more load the dyno applies to the rotating wheels to stop this speed being exceeded. This allowed the gearbox to be safely shifted through the gears with little load, and then have load applied in each gear to ensure no transmission slip. The test ran very successfully, even though at the beginning the newly fitted rear brakes bound up solid, which explains why the car moves around quite a lot in the video below.

We also provided replacement EEPROM chips for the car’s Bosch Motorsport Motronic ECU. Multiple spare ECUs were tested and confirmed working. This gave the car’s owners confidence to run the car over the next few events, and we’ll see some more of the car in the future we’re sure.

Pony Power! Tuning the Ford Mustang Ecoboost

Posted by superchipsteam on November 30, 2016
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Global ECU remap expert Superchips has released a conversion for the latest 6th Generation Ford Mustang Ecoboost. The new muscle car uses the turbocharged, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine similar to those in the Focus RS with Bosch MED17.2.2 management.

Developing 317PS in its original form, the conversion for the rear wheel drive sports coupe releases an additional 28bhp at 4531rpm and 88Nm torque at 3333rpm.

The new power and torque curves show a great increase in low and mid range grunt, with more torque than stock available to over 5000rpm. The result is a smoothed-out torque curve which gives rise to a more progressive, linear power curve for sustained acceleration and performance.

The full power and torque curves can be seen by clicking the following link:

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/Mustang23Eco317PS.pdf

The conversion can be applied either by one of Superchips’ worldwide dealer network or by the owner themselves, using Superchips’ market-leading Bluefin device. The cost of the conversion carried out by a dealer is £399 including labour and VAT.

The remap can also be performed by the owner themselves, using Superchips’ Bluefin device. With a Bluefin, users don’t need any mechanical or technical skills, it’s quickly and easily installed from the comfort of the driving seat. Simply plug the Bluefin handset into the diagnostic port (connecting to the vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit) and the Bluefin then uploads new settings to enhance the vehicle’s performance.

The cost of the Bluefin device is £499 including VAT.

The conversion is covered by Superchips’ industry-leading 12-month/30,000-mile warranty*.

For more information or to buy the remap, click the following link:

http://bit.ly/SC-MustangEB

*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details