What does a diesel performance chip do?

Diesel performance chips A diesel chip is a simple device that joins into the common rail pressure circuit and ramps up the fuel pressure inside of the common rail. More pressure equals more fuel being forced through the injectors and into the cylinder.

Do performance chips ruin engines?

A performance chip does not cause damage to your engine or transmission as it increases the horsepower and torque output. This power is generated mainly by harmlessly adjusting your air/fuel ratio and ignition timing to optimal settings. In fact, a performance chip can even protect your engine from damage.

Is it bad to chip a diesel?

The short answer is that diesel chip tuning is generally very safe but with one proviso. The chip should not be causing massive amounts of black smoke to come out of your exhaust. If exhaust gas temperatures go too high you can damage your cylinder head, your valves and possibly even your turbo.

Do race chips really work?

Yes. Race Chip points out that by increasing the power and torque, you are more likely to select lower gear ratios and so drive more efficiently. They see about a 20% mpg improvement with their device. Race Chip is designed and made in Germany, where many of the cars that we work on are produced.

Should I chip my diesel?

Diesel chip tuning can provide your ride a massive power boost. The quick answer is, Yes, it’s safe — the only thing is that you have to remember some points before doing performance tuning in your ride’s diesel chip. First of all, the chip must not cause a lot of black smoke to come from your ride’s exhaust.

Is chipping a diesel engine safe?

The short answer is that diesel chip tuning is generally very safe but with one proviso. Unlike with petrol engine where adding more fuel cools down exhaust gas temperatures, adding excess diesel has the opposite effect and this is why you do not want to use a chip that causes excess black smoke.

Is it better to chip or remap?

Remapping carries out the same process as chipping, but does so without actually chipping the car. So if you’re wanting to increase your car’s performance and efficiency, and you’re driving a car built after 2000, then you need ECU remapping. Don’t let anyone try and convince you chipping is what you need.

What is a performance chip?

A performance chip is an old reference that refers back to the days when auto computer software was contained in a read only memory “chip” that was inserted into the car’s powertrain control module at the factory.

What are diesel chips?

Diesel Performance chips are electronic devices that intercept and modify engine management signals to increase the power output of an engine. Some companies may call it a chip or a module or piggyback ECU or tuning box or something else, claiming theirs is superior.

What is an engine chip?

The engine chip is one of the most misunderstood modifications in amateur performance tuning today. It’s easy to be suckered into the idea that your car’s performance can be drastically changed by installing a simple “chip” that will do wonders for your engine.

What is a diesel module?

DIESEL POWER Performance Chip Modules are an aftermarket performance accessory designed to make more power and torque for your common rail diesel 4wd, petrol turbo charged cars and trucks. Offering increased drive-ability of your vehicle for a number of uses.