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Superchips develops boost for BMW drivers

Posted by jimblackstock66 on December 22, 2014
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Global ECU remap specialist Superchips has announced four new conversions for BMW vehicles. Using its decades-worth of experience, the company can now offer additional performance for drivers of BMW vehicles using the F20/F30 turbocharged petrol engine and those with one of three versions of the 3.0d/xDrive turbo diesel.

The turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine is found in the 118 model, with the F20/21 designation and in the 320 model, under the F30/31 designation. In both guises, it develops a useful 170PS from the factory but the Superchips conversion adds 32bhp at 5476rpm and 69Nm torque at 3012rpm, giving the car both additional acceleration and driveability.

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One version of the 3.0-litre turbo diesel on the other hand, used in the X3 35d, 335d, 435d, 535d, 640d and the 740d, produces 313bhp in factory trim while the Superchips conversion adds 42bhp at 4525rpm and a huge 77Nm torque at 2053rpm, greatly increasing the engine’s already impressive pulling power.

The 245bhp version of the 3.0-litre diesel engine found in the 730d, the 530d/xDrive and the 530d/xDrive GT sees the largest gains though, with power increasing by 44bhp at 2991rpm and torque by a huge 107Nm at 2763rpm.

Finally, the 258bhp variant of the same engine and used in the 730d, 530d, 330d, 430d and the X3 30d, sees an increase in power of 41bhp at 4076rpm and 92Nm of torque at 2685rpm.

An additional benefit is that with the conversion in place, drivers can expect to notice an improvement in fuel economy of up to 7%, compared with a similar driving style.

For full power and torque curves, click the following hyperlinks:

1.6-litre petrol

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/BMWF20118i.pdf

3.0-litre diesel, 245bhp

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/BMWF10530dEPC.pdf

3.0-litre diesel, 258bhp

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/BMWF10530d258psEPC.pdf

3.0-litre diesel, 313bhp

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/BMWF13640dEPC.pdf

Both conversions use Superchips’ EPC device which, when fitted to the vehicle, optimises engine fuel, ignition and turbo boost settings.

The device is fitted to the vehicle by one of Superchips’ nationwide dealers and the price of £449 includes labour* and VAT. The conversion is covered by Superchips’ no-quibble seven-day money back guarantee and the device itself is also covered by Superchips’ product warranty**.

For more information or to buy the Superchips conversion for the BMW turbocharged petrol or diesel engines, click the following hyperlinks;

1.6-litre petrol

http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=3&fueltype=3&model=27&variant=2966

3.0-litre diesel, 245bhp

http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=3&fueltype=2&model=36&variant=2979

3.0-litre diesel, 258bhp

http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=3&fueltype=2&model=36&variant=2987

3.0-litre diesel, 313bhp

http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=3&fueltype=2&model=557&variant=2975

To see a video of the conversion for the 313bhp 3.0-litre diesel being tested, click the above hyperlink and then click ‘Related Media’.

*Additional labour may be charged, depending on the degree of work to access relevant hardware. Please check with dealer beforehand

*Terms and conditions apply. See website for details

Superchips’ Vauxhall GTC VXR 2.0T ECU remaps are go!

Posted by Peter Knivett on July 15, 2013
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Superchips Ltd, the world’s leading high performance ECU remapping specialist, can now make the rapid 280 PS Vauxhall Astra GTC VXR even hotter in a matter of minutes using the firm’s market-leading Bluefin handset.

Following an extensive assessment of the Astra’s Delco engine management system, Superchips’ technicians identified potential for performance enhancements within the VXR’s 1998 cc, direct-injection turbocharged motor. A combination of in-house dyno work and real-world road testing has resulted in a ‘Stage 1’ ECU remap that delivers impressive punch, adding 23 bhp at 5093 rpm, plus an extra 61 Nm of torque while retaining all GM factory failsafes.

Bluefin ECU remap available for Vauxhall Astra GTC VXR 2.0T

On the road this translates into an even sharper, even more exciting drive, with a crisper throttle response allied to greater urgency across the rev range, making the Astra GTC VXR feel even more willing than before, potentially allowing the hot Vauxhall to better its already impressive 5.8 second 0-60 mph dash time.

And it’s easy to realise the benefits of a Superchips ECU remap on the Astra GTC VXR, courtesy of the Bluefin ‘Plug-In and Go’ DIY programming handset, which allows customers to transform their car’s performance in a matter of minutes. No technical skills are required and the original factory ECU remap is stored on the Bluefin handset, enabling Astra GTC VXR owners to revert to standard settings at any time, should they so wish.

Alternatively, customers can schedule an appointment to visit one of 80 UK Superchips dealers who can install the remap using the vSpire system. Priced at £455.00 inclusive of VAT, the Superchips ECU remap for the March 2012 onwards Vauxhall Astra GTC VXR 2.0T is available now, click on this hyperlink to buy: http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=37&fueltype=3&model=491&variant=2720

Clients opting for the vSpire dealer visit installation can benefit from a reduced price of £365.00 including VAT during the period of Superchips’ promotional offer.

A ‘Stage 2’ variant of this product is also available, calibrated to suit Astra GTC VXR 2.0T modles fitted with a free flowing aftermarket exhaust system and sports catalyst (available separately through Superchips’ partner Thorney Motorsport, click here http://www.thorney.ms/astra-gtc-vxr-sports-exhaust-full-system.html.)

Superchips Vauxhall Astra GTC VXR 2.0T Stage 2 copy
The Stage 2 Superchips ECU remap for the Vauxhall GTC VXR 2.0T achieves excellent gains of 32 bhp at 5698 rpm and 75 Nm of torque at 2935 rpm. All other information and pricing is as per the Stage One variant and it is available to purchase now at this link: http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=37&fueltype=3&model=491&variant=2722

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi (110PS, 130PS & 160PS) Superchips ECU remap release

Posted by Peter Knivett on April 16, 2013
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Superchips has a long association with modifying Vauxhall cars to increase their performance and efficiency, so we’re delighted to release three new ECU remaps for recent variants of the popular Insignia, covering 110PS, 130PS and 160PS 2010 / 2011 2.0 CDTi models.

Even by Superchips’ high standards the power increases that are achieved are significant, affording Insignia owners the chance of a substantial affordable power upgrade that transforms the driving experience yet retains all the GM factory failsafes. Best of all the Superchips’ ECU remap on the for 2.0 CDTi models has the potential to increase fuel economy by up to 7% if  driven in a ‘like for like’ manner with the standard car.

On the 2.0 CDTi (110PS) Vauxhall Insignia Superchips achieves substantial power gains of 68bhp at 3439rpm, while torque output increases by 147Nm at 2070rpm. (NOTE: This model isn’t available in the United Kingdom.) For more details, please click on: http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=37&fueltype=2&model=483&variant=2708

For the 2.0 CDTi (130PS) Vauxhall Insignia model Superchips delivers an excellent power gain of 48bhp at 3439rpm with a remarkable torque increase of 107Nm at 2070rpm. For more details, please click on: http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=37&fueltype=2&model=483&variant=2706

With the highest output 2.0 CDTi (160PS) Vauxhall Insignia variant Superchips realises a power increase of 28bhp at 3466rpm and 52Nm hike in torque output at 3323rpm. For more details, please click on: http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=37&fueltype=2&model=483&variant=2656

Available now, the U.K RRP for the Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi performance Superchips’ ECU remap is priced at £455.00 all inclusive, but during the ‘20% Spring 2013 Sale ’ this is reduced to just £365.00.

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi 130PS / 160PS ECU remap