![]() ![]() ![]() The advantage of the Chip it chip is that it is adjustable. With the work done it now outputs in excess of 600kN. On a recent trip up the Great Northern Highway I was able to overtake road trains going up hill! The Pathy comes in at 405kN. I can now put my foot on the pedal and there is instant acceleration. However, the main improvement is in power. This has dropped to an average of 11.5ltrs/100kms. Towing was anywhere between 16ltrs/100km and 24ltrs/100kms dependent on road and wind conditions. ![]() On a run I have had it as low as 5.7ltrs/100kms! I was getting 12 ltrs/100km around town and this has now dropped to 7.2ltrs/100km. I was not expecting much of an improvement in fuel consumption, but the improvement is incredible. In fact I think every 5th fill is free on the savings I'm making. The cost was $1600 fitted and while this seems expensive the following figures will show I will be paying this back in no time through reduced fuel costs. Whilst I have no idea what all this does all I can say is the result is amazing. Whilst able to offer the Steinbaur he recommended a 'Chip it' chip with a new section of exhaust called a DPR race pipe, an EGR backing plate and a fuel pressure limiter billet. I went to see a diesel specialist who came highly recommended. Whilst the Pathfinder pulled it with no problems, it was very slow at take-off and you always had the feeling that there was extra power available, but you couldnt get access to it without the turbo screaming. I have a 2009 Pathfinder 2.5TD and tow a two and a half ton (fully loaded) van. Simply put, any benefits in power or economy are lost as soon as the gases hit the baffles that are in modern exhausts. ![]() However, the same could be said for all the chips I asked about when they were fitted with no consideration taken to the exhaust. When deciding whether to have a chip fitted I did a lot of research and I must admit everyone I spoke to who had a Steinbaur fitted reckoned that the economy claims were false. ![]()
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