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How much horsepower can you win with chip tuning?

How much horsepower can you win with chip tuning
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How much horsepower can you win with chip tuning?

The horsepower gains you get with chip tuning depend on several factors: the engine type, whether a turbo is already installed, and how the manufacturer's software is configured. In practice, gains can vary from only 5 hp up to 100+ hp on certain engines.

Turbo = more profit

The biggest gains are achieved with engines that already fitted with a turbo from the factoryHere, the tuner adjusts the software to increase turbo pressure and optimize injection. Typical gains with stage 1 chip tuning:

  • Turbocharged petrol (e.g. 1.4 TSI, 2.0 TFSI, 1.5 EcoBoost):
    +25 to +60 hp

  • Diesel with turbo (e.g. 2.0 TDI):
    +20 to +50 hp

  • Without turbo (e.g. 1.6 petrol):
    +5 to +12 hp

Why do the numbers vary?

Not every car is equal. The profit depends, among other things:

  • The manufacturer's motor software (sometimes 'squeezed' for market -technical reasons)

  • The state of maintenance

  • Fuel quality

  • Heat management and turbo size

Note: the tuner can promise many horsepower, but a safe and sustainable tuning always takes the margins of your motorcycle into account.

More horsepower? Then often also need extra upgrades

Do you want more than stage 1 power? Then you will soon find yourself at stage 2 of 3 tuning, which also requires upgrades such as:

  • Down pipe

  • Intercooler

  • Fuel pump

  • Air inlet

  • Link or DSG software

JT Products delivers these parts, but does not perform tuning itself. We are happy to advise you on the correct order and parts.

Advice from JT Products

Don't be blinded by just horsepower gains. Always ask about the torque (Nm) and the way the engine responds. Sometimes a car with "only" 30+ hp feels much faster, simply because of better torque buildup at low revs.

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