Hey all - I just wanted to post this survey that a company did based on customers feedback on the chips installed to their 2.7t motors.
I believe that this would give everyone some info before purchasing a chip.




Chip comments: 2.7T engine


Chip vendor
Vehicle year
Drivetrain
Miles driven
Boost pressure
Rate performance
Comments

ABT

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Somewhat satisfied

Incredible 3rd gear, more torque everywhere. Notice turbos more; Drivability: different!-everyone now knows when I'm going fast, especially w/ filter upgrade. Maybe need some springs to settle car, & perhaps an exhaust for breathing.

ABT

1998

S4 2.7T 6-manual

20,001-30,000

Unsure or don't know

Very satisfied

fast car

APR

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

10,001-20,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

EMCS is great. Love the control and ability to download additional programs. Also love the free upgrade policy.

APR

2000

A6 2.7T 6-speed manual

10,001-20,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Turbo failure seems to have been due to a TBB failure at high altitiude (9000ft). Turbos were loud upon return from the trip. After replacement of turbos there were no further problems for another 5000 miles.

APR

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

This is the performance I had hoped for out of the box!

APR

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Car is extrodinarily fast impresses everyone that has ridden in it or driven it.

APR

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Turns the car into a rocketship, pure and simple.

APR

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Somewhat satisfied

The car definitely needs some bigger brakes. Even more power would be even better. May be a stage II or III kit? 420hp?

APR

2001

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

LOVE THE CHIP

AutoThority

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Did a lot of research and drove several other chipped S4s. Hands down best service and performance from Autothrity.

AutoThority

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Excellent service, very friendly. STrong chip and performance overall.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

Awesome chip - local dealer (Dynospot Racing, Mt View, CA) is excellent and in constant contact with Garrett, himself.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

Garrett S4 chip is VERY smooth

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

10,001-20,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Garrett chip seems excellent. Also, I've had no problems what-so-ever with my S4 and I'm at 19,100 miles.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

Very smooth throttle response, boost comes on strong but does not surge. Very smooth. Tons of torque.

Garrett

2000

A6 2.7T Tiptronic

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

Nice smooth deliver of power. Also added the GIAC Tip Chip. Much better shifting response.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T Tiptronic

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Great fun...

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Unsure or don't know

Very satisfied

I am very happy with the chip, it's almost unbelievable how fast the car is now, but I am worried about reliability now.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

The chip is performing as advertized, and Garrett Lim is a terrific guy.

Garrett

2001

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

Garrett chip and UUC exhaust combo make a great combination. I have had several stock S4 owners drive it and they can't believe what a difference it makes. This ride FLY's.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Spools earlier - kicks ***!

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Waited 10 months to chip it.. Advice: Don't wait. The car accelerates effortlessly. No increased noise. The chip is as smooth as the stock chip, just much more power. Addiction in the making.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

The Throttle body is torn (It is the older L model). Other than that what a fantastic product. Delivers performance as promised with great smoothness, and no side effects til now.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

Chip installed by PES (performance engineered systems) of Flemington NJ. Would highly recommend anyone in this area who wants to chip, to contact them.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

My shop will even loan me a stock box when I go to service if I am paranoid. I was also told that there is an inherent warranty that Garrett has which says that if any problem is due to the chip, Garrett will pay for it.

Garrett

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

The GIAC software is VERY impressive

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

Must Have upgrade

Hoppen (MTM)

2001

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Besides from the great chip, Bob and Pete at Stratmosphere were friendly, helpful, and very professional. It was a very nice experience.

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Very fast, and a blast to drive

Hoppen (MTM)

2001

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

My car is uncomfortably fast, and silky smooth at the same time.

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T Tiptronic

0-10,000

Unsure or don't know

Very satisfied

more squeeks and rattles than an E55, but more fun to drive

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Unsure or don't know

Very satisfied

WOW!

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Wow.....wow. Huge power gain.

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

The chip exhaust combo is great. MTM rules!!!

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Torque increase is dramatic, very happy with driveability.

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

waiting to do stage 3

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

LOVE IT!

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

10,001-20,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Tranformed the S4 from deceptively quick to damn fast. Best money I've spent on a mod.

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Unsure or don't know

Very satisfied

Joe Hoppen is very professional, and quality oriented.

Hoppen (MTM)

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Performance now has to be experienced to be believed. Strong in all gears,very tractable even from low rpm no hesitation at all. Much better fuel consumption (if you treat it gently, i.e. more or less legal highway speeds.)

Neuspeed (Greedspeed)

2001

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

My clutch has been slipping since I put in my chip. Who makes a little stronger clutch

T.A.P.

1999

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

CHIP COSTED $650

T.A.P.

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

.8 bar (~12 psi)

Very satisfied

Because the mid range and the upper power band is so much stronger, it feels like I lost power in the lower rpms. What a rush from 3000 rpm and up!!

T.A.P.

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Somewhat satisfied

The increased power is not all that noticable until 3000-3500 rpm

T.A.P.

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

10,001-20,000

.8 bar (~12 psi)

Very satisfied

I RECOMMEND THE T.A.P. STAGE 1 CHIP TO ANYONE AFRAID TO HURT THEIR ENGINE. ALMOST 20,000 MILES WITHOUT A FLAW. LLTEK CONE INTAKE MAKES HUGE DIFFERENCE W/ CHIP. FEELS AMAZING AND SOUNDS GREAT TOO.

T.A.P.

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

.8 bar (~12 psi)

Very satisfied

The S4 biturbo, stock, is powerful. Amazingly, this power only serves to make me want more power. Suddenly, 310 hp (estimated result of my mods) seems weak. Next up? The magic 400hp milestone. After the warranty is up...

Wetterauer

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

Amsiol synthetic (0-30) at 7.5K perhaps at the end of mar '00. This is an upgrade from my '97 1.8TQ auto. paid shipping chgs only. Vehicle is actually '00 A6 2.7T.

Wetterauer

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

Greater than 1.0 bar

Very satisfied

None Great drivability: gears 3-6 are dynamite; 1-2 not a lot of gains in low end torque.

Wetterauer

2000

A6 2.7T 6-speed manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

I had exchanged my Wett 1.8T chip for the 2.7T chip $50.00 Now that is an inexpensive upgrade!

Wetterauer

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

My s4 has gotten alot quicker but I still need to upgrade even more due to the fact that I am getting my butt kicked by upgraded Mitsubishi evolution Lancer's.

Wetterauer

2000

S4 2.7T 6-manual

0-10,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

transformed an already quick car into a rocket. increased power throughout rev band with only slight "flat spot " in first gear from 3000-4000 rpm under moderate throttle.

Wetterauer

2001

A6 2.7T 6-speed manual

10,001-20,000

1.0 bar (~14 psi)

Very satisfied

I went to the 'factory store' and had chip installed. Watched as they down-loaded the program for the 2001 chip and write it to the chip. Interestingly simple. Works good. Feels good. Commute 190 miles/day. Added shifter too. Well worth cost.

 

I know you have to replace the Diverter Valve's, and it's a good idea to replace the Throttle Body Boot, but what about the transmission? With the 70 or so added HP, will the transmission need work? Can the transmission (Auto) handle that much gain on stock parts?

Also, is it true that if you upgrade to K04 turbo's you have to get the chip re-programmed?

 

the stock auto on the s4 can take the chip no problem... you gotta get the tip chip with it too

 

Yes