New chip for TD5 - Land Rovers Only

ruzziers · 01-10-2005, 02:53 AM

Just had the Disco serviced at AMV in Ringwood vic. They offer a new computer and claim that it increases torque and power by 20%.

Anyone had this done?

Ron

Disco · 01-10-2005, 04:05 AM

A lot of Land Rovers have had chip/computer upgrades. What type of computer is it (as a number of them don't deliver the stated fiqures), and, how much do they want for it fitted (you could be over charged for what you get)?

Lomo · 01-19-2005, 02:19 AM

Not personally but spoke yesterday to someone who recently had one done.
Made a huge difference, especially in speed off the mark and towing.
As mentioned there are various types out there. Apparantly a different chip for auto as against manual, and others. His cost was about $900. Can get more info if you wish.
Lomo

crl · 03-24-2006, 10:54 PM

A friend of mine had this done to his Disco II (manual) at a Land Rover specialist in Mackay in QLD. He reckons it makes a big difference in acceleration from standing start and also whilst overtaking on the open road.
He had this modification done about 9 months ago and to my knowledge he has had no problems related to it. I won't see him again till mid-April but when I do I will ask him and post any new details.

V8_Agro · 03-30-2006, 10:39 PM

A mate of mine installs them in Tasmania for around $1000 and he says they give around 20-30% increase in power and they are a Davies brand.

When I get the money he can do mine

Adam

crl · 04-27-2006, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crl

A friend of mine had this done to his Disco II (manual) at a Land Rover specialist in Mackay in QLD. He reckons it makes a big difference in acceleration from standing start and also whilst overtaking on the open road.
He had this modification done about 9 months ago and to my knowledge he has had no problems related to it. I won't see him again till mid-April but when I do I will ask him and post any new details.

Have spoken to friend with the chip. He says the only down sides are that the engine blows more smoke and he has to brake harder than previously due to the extra torque pushing the vehicle along. Hope this helps.

crl · 02-17-2007, 03:57 AM

Ron,
Did you end up having this mod done?

incisor · 03-04-2007, 01:07 PM

have a chat to "Tombraider" on the AULRO forum..

some great reviews on his product.

Disco · 03-05-2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8_Agro

A mate of mine installs them in Tasmania for around $1000 and he says they give around 20-30% increase in power and they are a Davies brand.

When I get the money he can do mine

Adam

I hate to be a naysayer, but anyone claiming to get a power increase of 30% out of an ECU upgrade (chip) is stretching it quite a bit. 20% max would be closer to the mark.

01-10-2005, 02:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
ruzziers Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	New chip for TD5 Just had the Disco serviced at AMV in Ringwood vic. They offer a new computer and claim that it increases torque and power by 20%. Anyone had this done? Ron

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Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	A lot of Land Rovers have had chip/computer upgrades. What type of computer is it (as a number of them don't deliver the stated fiqures), and, how much do they want for it fitted (you could be over charged for what you get)? __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

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V8_Agro Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 145 Gallery: 0	A mate of mine installs them in Tasmania for around $1000 and he says they give around 20-30% increase in power and they are a Davies brand. When I get the money he can do mine Adam __________________ undefined Oh behave 99 Defender 130 C/C 98 V8 Disco RIP 93 V8 Disco RIP 80 V8 Stage 1 RIP

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01-19-2005, 02:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lomo Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cairns, Australia. Adjacent to Cape York Peninsular, fantastic 4WD country Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	Not personally but spoke yesterday to someone who recently had one done. Made a huge difference, especially in speed off the mark and towing. As mentioned there are various types out there. Apparantly a different chip for auto as against manual, and others. His cost was about $900. Can get more info if you wish. Lomo

03-24-2006, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
crl Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Townsville, QLD Australia Posts: 55 Gallery: 0	A friend of mine had this done to his Disco II (manual) at a Land Rover specialist in Mackay in QLD. He reckons it makes a big difference in acceleration from standing start and also whilst overtaking on the open road. He had this modification done about 9 months ago and to my knowledge he has had no problems related to it. I won't see him again till mid-April but when I do I will ask him and post any new details.

02-17-2007, 03:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
crl Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Townsville, QLD Australia Posts: 55 Gallery: 0	Ron, Did you end up having this mod done?

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