Simple or not?
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RE: Simple or not?
Okay, can you give a bit more of your initial impression of the chip?
It's, "Sick" is a good start, but I was hoping for some details.
Do you notice the most gain in low-end, medium, or high?
Does the increased performance alter the sound of the car?
Approx. what did you pay, how long did it take, any unforeseen costs associated with the install?
Any idea how much HP / Torque your car improved?
DETAILS!
Thanks.
It's, "Sick" is a good start, but I was hoping for some details.
Do you notice the most gain in low-end, medium, or high?
Does the increased performance alter the sound of the car?
Approx. what did you pay, how long did it take, any unforeseen costs associated with the install?
Any idea how much HP / Torque your car improved?
DETAILS!
Thanks.
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RE: Simple or not?
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Okay, can you give a bit more of your initial impression of the chip?
It's, "Sick" is a good start, but I was hoping for some details.
Do you notice the most gain in low-end, medium, or high?
Does the increased performance alter the sound of the car?
Approx. what did you pay, how long did it take, any unforeseen costs associated with the install?
Any idea how much HP / Torque your car improved?
DETAILS!
Thanks.
Okay, can you give a bit more of your initial impression of the chip?
It's, "Sick" is a good start, but I was hoping for some details.
Do you notice the most gain in low-end, medium, or high?
Does the increased performance alter the sound of the car?
Approx. what did you pay, how long did it take, any unforeseen costs associated with the install?
Any idea how much HP / Torque your car improved?
DETAILS!
Thanks.
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I've checked out GIAC's website....maybe I'm not looking in the right spot, but I don't see any info on the specs for their tuner.
What APR's website shows is 232hp/273lb-ft total with 91 octane fuel. (Which is what I'll be using)
Does anyone have numbers for GIAC?
It looks like they're both in the $500-$600 range.
Any way to get this price down?
What APR's website shows is 232hp/273lb-ft total with 91 octane fuel. (Which is what I'll be using)
Does anyone have numbers for GIAC?
It looks like they're both in the $500-$600 range.
Any way to get this price down?
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Retrieved from AWE site.
GIAC chips for B6 chassis Audi A4 1.8T
+30 hp, +50 ft.lbs. torque
The latest chips now available for 5sp and Tip
Free lifetime upgrades
Lower torque CVT specific chip now available (+30hp, +40 ft.lbs.)
7000 RPM rev limiter, vehicle speed limiter removed
Retrieved on GIAC website:
GIAC performance software for the 2002 - 2005 B6 A4® 1.8T smoothly delivers a 30-38 hp and 55-60 ft-lbs gain.
GIAC offers two additional performance options to take greater advantage of some common bolt on hardware upgrades on the B6 A4 1.8t. The FXK03 and FXK04 chips are specifically designed to accommodate GIAC approved 36 lb injectors. This is an ideal upgrade for cars with exhaust, intake and, in the case of the FXK04, the K04 turbo. The FXK03 setup can yield up to 70 – 80 ft-lbs and 40-50 hp gains, while the proper FXK04 setup will allow another 15-20 ft-lbs and 18-28 hp over the FXK03.
Both sites will give you increases on the chip. Just add it to the 170 stock hp for B6 audi.
People say GIAC is more aggressive than any other chip. Do a search on the forums.
GIAC chips for B6 chassis Audi A4 1.8T
+30 hp, +50 ft.lbs. torque
The latest chips now available for 5sp and Tip
Free lifetime upgrades
Lower torque CVT specific chip now available (+30hp, +40 ft.lbs.)
7000 RPM rev limiter, vehicle speed limiter removed
Retrieved on GIAC website:
GIAC performance software for the 2002 - 2005 B6 A4® 1.8T smoothly delivers a 30-38 hp and 55-60 ft-lbs gain.
GIAC offers two additional performance options to take greater advantage of some common bolt on hardware upgrades on the B6 A4 1.8t. The FXK03 and FXK04 chips are specifically designed to accommodate GIAC approved 36 lb injectors. This is an ideal upgrade for cars with exhaust, intake and, in the case of the FXK04, the K04 turbo. The FXK03 setup can yield up to 70 – 80 ft-lbs and 40-50 hp gains, while the proper FXK04 setup will allow another 15-20 ft-lbs and 18-28 hp over the FXK03.
Both sites will give you increases on the chip. Just add it to the 170 stock hp for B6 audi.
People say GIAC is more aggressive than any other chip. Do a search on the forums.
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RE: Simple or not?
All of that info is great and it's appreciated......only one problem:
I have an 06' A4 with Quattro and 2.0T engine. (B7)
Different animal and I still can't find info on GIAC's upgrade performance for my model. [
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Never mind - found the info:
It seems that the bigger boost for my year / model will come from APR.
The GIAC chip offers 31hp/28ftlb's with 93+, but I'll only be using 91+, so I expect the results to be a bit lower. Maybe somewhere in the 220hp / 220ftlbs area?
With the APR chip, I'll be getting 232hp/273lb-ft total at 91+ octane fuel. If I'm understanding this correctly - it offers similar hp gains and considerably more torque. (66ftlb's above stock)
All of this is IN ADDITION to the fact that APR lets you hide the mod from the dealership.
Did I miss something or does APR have a leg up on GIAC for the B7 models?
I have an 06' A4 with Quattro and 2.0T engine. (B7)
Different animal and I still can't find info on GIAC's upgrade performance for my model. [
]Never mind - found the info:
The latest generation performance software from GIAC is the new standard. X-chip now available
Silky smooth drivability, with gobs of power everywhere. This software upgrade really gives the heavy A4 sedan a nice kick in the pants with a dyno verified 31 crank horsepower and 28 crank torque increase with S-chip and 41 crank horsepower and 75 crank torque increase with X-chip, as measured on our AWD Mustang chassis dyno, on 93 octane pump fuel. That's an incredible 250hp and ~260tq at the crank on S-chip and 260hp and 305tq at the crank on the X-chip!
Single flash programs only available at this time, with switching capability between race fuel, stock, valet, and security kill programs soon to be released.
Silky smooth drivability, with gobs of power everywhere. This software upgrade really gives the heavy A4 sedan a nice kick in the pants with a dyno verified 31 crank horsepower and 28 crank torque increase with S-chip and 41 crank horsepower and 75 crank torque increase with X-chip, as measured on our AWD Mustang chassis dyno, on 93 octane pump fuel. That's an incredible 250hp and ~260tq at the crank on S-chip and 260hp and 305tq at the crank on the X-chip!
Single flash programs only available at this time, with switching capability between race fuel, stock, valet, and security kill programs soon to be released.
The GIAC chip offers 31hp/28ftlb's with 93+, but I'll only be using 91+, so I expect the results to be a bit lower. Maybe somewhere in the 220hp / 220ftlbs area?
With the APR chip, I'll be getting 232hp/273lb-ft total at 91+ octane fuel. If I'm understanding this correctly - it offers similar hp gains and considerably more torque. (66ftlb's above stock)
All of this is IN ADDITION to the fact that APR lets you hide the mod from the dealership.
Did I miss something or does APR have a leg up on GIAC for the B7 models?