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Are RaceChip any good?

Are RaceChip any good?

Racechip are fine, they are well known for other marques, as with boxes like Bluespark and JB+ etc. All they do is increase turbo boost slightly within defined parameters for that car. My mate has a racechip box on his Audi RS7 and it’s a really impressive gain in boost.

Is RaceChip better than remap?

Uses software to get the best performance out of the hardware (engine). RaceChip utilises power reserves smart and efficiently and can’t be outperformed by remapping in most dimensions.

Is a performance chip better than a tune?

Performance chips are an easy way to add more horsepower and torque. If you are looking to get more power and better fuel economy from your vehicle, one of the simplest and most efficient options is an aftermarket engine tuning device.

How does racechip work out of the box?

RaceChip works right out of the box. The process of remapping is very time consuming and may damage the ECU, if done wrong. Uses software to get the best performance out of the hardware (engine). RaceChip utilizes power reserves smart and efficiently and can’t be outperformed by remapping in most dimensions.

Is the racechip chiptuning a good product?

The RaceChip has made a big difference. I was hesitant until I saw a tuning company I trust do dyno runs, as I’ve seen a lot of negativity suggesting the chips are not giving the power they claim. The install took longer than it should, as the instructions are both very poor in quality, and shockingly wrong.

How much does a race Chip tuning box cost?

The RaceChip branded ones work well ‘allegedly’. Wouldn’t trust anything cheaper or unknown. £380 buys a proper remap from some outfits so dont pay that much for a tuning “box”. The link below is one that several people have talked about on here and I think a couple have it fitted if I remember rightly?

What’s the difference between racechip and a remapping?

RaceChip as well as remapping use software to get the best performance out of the hardware (engine). If durability is relevant, the results are usually the same, because they are only limited by the available power reserves.