Worthwhile getting a chip for my 2.8L A4?

Bill McNeil · 06-17-2006, 08:44 PM

Wondering if it's a noticeable performance increase?

Also, which chip brand would be recommended?

Thank you,

**AllWheelGrip** · 06-17-2006, 10:02 PM

i hear GIAC is a good 2.8L 30 vavle chip

volcanoblack · 06-18-2006, 12:22 PM

GIAC chip is one of the only chips for the V6 motor. Expect 10HP and the cost is $300.

If you have nothing else left to do, then go for a chip. I might try an exhaust first, but that would be closer to $900 for about 15-20HP. Sound would be great though. Stratmosphere sells V6 Milltek SS exhausts.

VB

oziaudi · 06-18-2006, 05:26 PM

Do It bill, you will be happy with the result's. I have put a remus on both my car's and the improvement was very noticable, And as VB said it sound's great as well. If you have the cash do them both.
Regard's
Addam

Bill McNeil · 06-19-2006, 08:47 PM

Thank you for your responses.

The only issue is that I use this car for business - I work in sales.

As a result, it can't have a performance exhaust system (because of the noise).

I just want the car to be faster without changing anything major.

That's why I figured the chip would be the best solution.

Thanks,

ncgneto · 06-20-2006, 01:45 AM

I have an 01 2.8L and i have the Greddy G2 cat-back, EVOMS CAI and GIAC flash done. The only thing that ios loud is the intake. Everything sounds good if you are just driving but if you romp on it you will get some noise. Check out my video of my car with the mods.
http://www.putfile.com/ncgneto

volcanoblack · 06-20-2006, 12:20 PM

Looks like your only option is the chip. Intakes and exhaust will add some noise. The only thing is a chip and the extra 10hp will not give you that much extra performance. You might not be to tell much difference (5%) although I suspect the chip will change the responsiveness of the car and you will enjoy it more.

Have fun!

VB

robj · 09-19-2006, 07:29 AM

Volcanoblack

**mandoh** · 09-19-2006, 03:52 PM

i have the giac chip done and the reponse of the car is much better. u can deff. tell a difference in power. top end is increased,and u'r limiter is removed w/ up to 7200 rpms. i say go for it.

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Bill McNeil Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14 Gallery: (0)	Thank you for your responses. The only issue is that I use this car for business - I work in sales. As a result, it can't have a performance exhaust system (because of the noise). I just want the car to be faster without changing anything major. That's why I figured the chip would be the best solution. Thanks, __________________ Bill McNeil 1998 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 5-spd

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06-18-2006, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
volcanoblack Senior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 195 Gallery: (0)	GIAC chip is one of the only chips for the V6 motor. Expect 10HP and the cost is $300. If you have nothing else left to do, then go for a chip. I might try an exhaust first, but that would be closer to $900 for about 15-20HP. Sound would be great though. Stratmosphere sells V6 Milltek SS exhausts. VB

06-18-2006, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
oziaudi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 43 Gallery: (0)	Do It bill, you will be happy with the result's. I have put a remus on both my car's and the improvement was very noticable, And as VB said it sound's great as well. If you have the cash do them both. Regard's Addam

06-20-2006, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
volcanoblack Senior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 195 Gallery: (0)	Looks like your only option is the chip. Intakes and exhaust will add some noise. The only thing is a chip and the extra 10hp will not give you that much extra performance. You might not be to tell much difference (5%) although I suspect the chip will change the responsiveness of the car and you will enjoy it more. Have fun! VB

09-19-2006, 07:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
robj Full Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cape Town Posts: 75 Gallery: (0)	Volcanoblack

09-19-2006, 03:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
mandoh Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 485 Gallery: (0)	i have the giac chip done and the reponse of the car is much better. u can deff. tell a difference in power. top end is increased,and u'r limiter is removed w/ up to 7200 rpms. i say go for it.

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