Thanks to all who replied, I think that I replace the chip with the Tornado as soon as funds allow. If it gives a better and smoother torque curve that is what I am looking for.
Regards, Adrian Sent from my iPad On 5 Aug 2012, at 18:37, Allen Core <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Adrian, > First of all, I would agree with Andy's earlier comments and would just like > to pass on my experience and opinion on the ECU change. I can't comment on a > knock sensor. > Up until July this year I had a standard Morgan system on my 3.9 hotwire > 97+8, ie ECU, air filter, manifolds, cat and exhaust. I was not 100% happy > with the general running and acceleration and it was suggested (by someone I > have great respect for) that the Tornado chip would help to improve this but > wouldn't give any extra BHP or MPG. I decided to go ahead and had the chip > replaced, the result was a definite improvement with a smoother tick over > and a noticeable improvement to the acceleration in the lower rev range. I > have no hard facts to back this up, but this is my perception and I should > also add that SWMBO commented on the better sound of the exhaust on my > return from having it fitted. > When the chip was being fitted and checked out on the diagnostic system it > was noticed that one of my injectors was functioning slightly below par but > it was nothing significant to worry about. However as we was about to go on > a tour of the Italian lakes within two weeks I decided to replace all the > lucas injectors with bosch ones. I believe that this improved the smooth > running even more and slightly improved the MPG. I should hasten to add that > the my consumption has improved by about 1 MPG which wouldn't justify the > cost of replacing injectors alone. We clocked 2.8K miles during our tour of > the Italian lakes and the overall consumption worked out to be 28.4 MPG. > I am now extremely happy with the performance and don't plan to make any > further changes in the future other than where it's absolutely necessary. > Incidentally, because there has been no increase in the BHP with this > upgrade, my insurance has remained the same. > As to the question "was it worth it"? That is very subject, but to me it > was. > Hope this has been of some help to you. > Regards, > Allen > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Adrian Slade [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 2:40 PM > To: mogtalk2 > Subject: [mogtalk2] +8 to chip or not to chip > > Hi > > I am sure this may have been asked before but advise would be appreciated. > To my 96 3.9L +8 I have fitted librands twin stainless exhausts and > manifolds, and a K&N filter this has improved performance but I understand > the engine can run a little lean plus the torque curve can be improved with > an ECU CHIP change, either Optimax or Tornado. Also I believe that Vauxhall > knock sensors can be fitted that turn 90 degrees and clear the new > manifolds. > > Can anyone tell me their experiences with either chips and/or knock sensor > and what you think. Is it worth it, impact or improvement on fuel etc. > > Regards, > > Adrian > > Sent from my iPad > > > ------------------------------------------- > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > Modify Your Subscription: > https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5178 - Release Date: 08/04/12 > > > > ------------------------------------------- > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
