Anyone here chipped their 2.8 CRD?
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X 2 on not bothering with the chipping.
I assume more horse power and torque means less MPG ?
With diesel being equivalent to approx $6.50 per US gallon I think the Govt gets enough tax out of me already to pay for there 'daft' social schemes.
Been using low sulpher Shell V POWER diesel, which has a higher cetane levels for a while now and seems to give a smoother operation with a little more zip....
I assume more horse power and torque means less MPG ?
With diesel being equivalent to approx $6.50 per US gallon I think the Govt gets enough tax out of me already to pay for there 'daft' social schemes.
Been using low sulpher Shell V POWER diesel, which has a higher cetane levels for a while now and seems to give a smoother operation with a little more zip....
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I wouldn't chip my CRD b/c it has plenty of power being "stock" even running 35".
Look at the J8, the millitary version of our JK, there the CRD has been reduced in horsepower to last longer.
I'm absolutly happy with my CRD, today I just passed 98.000km and i want to pass the 200,000kms some day without any problems due chipping the CRD.
Just install a snorkel (as CAI) and you're gonna be happy increasing your mileage by letting the CRD getting some fresh air
Look at the J8, the millitary version of our JK, there the CRD has been reduced in horsepower to last longer.
I'm absolutly happy with my CRD, today I just passed 98.000km and i want to pass the 200,000kms some day without any problems due chipping the CRD.
Just install a snorkel (as CAI) and you're gonna be happy increasing your mileage by letting the CRD getting some fresh air
Any extra wind noise ?
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I wouldn't chip my CRD b/c it has plenty of power being "stock" even running 35".
Look at the J8, the millitary version of our JK, there the CRD has been reduced in horsepower to last longer.
I'm absolutly happy with my CRD, today I just passed 98.000km and i want to pass the 200,000kms some day without any problems due chipping the CRD.
Just install a snorkel (as CAI) and you're gonna be happy increasing your mileage by letting the CRD getting some fresh air
Look at the J8, the millitary version of our JK, there the CRD has been reduced in horsepower to last longer.
I'm absolutly happy with my CRD, today I just passed 98.000km and i want to pass the 200,000kms some day without any problems due chipping the CRD.
Just install a snorkel (as CAI) and you're gonna be happy increasing your mileage by letting the CRD getting some fresh air
I don't know where you get the idea that chips cause problems. That is false! It is the amount of power and how the person drives that Chipped diesel is the problem. I see some idiots adding +150hp and stacking chips thinking the stock components will last. The biggest issues is people putting mega HP/Torque and failing to upgrade there transmission or clutch to handle that power as well they forget to add a pyrometer to measure EGT's.
With mild chips for towing/fuel mileage or just a moderate amt of power will improve your HP,torque, response and fuel mileage. A programmer or chip will not wear out your Diesel and a diesel motor with only 200k km's is basically just breaking in! My dad has run Cummin and Powerstroke Diesels beyond 1 million km's will no issues on the motors, the limiting longevity factors for diesels are;transmissions, suspension and body panels not the motor!
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Generally false...I gained 1 to 2 MPG city and approx. 2to 3MPG using a powerchip on my 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel and this is running on my Power setting (extra 50hp/100lb/ft of torque). Also, I have gotten better MPG with my superchips on my gasser JK but that is not tromping on the skinny pedal every opportunity you have!
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I'm only planning on a mild chip upgrade. It adds 25HP, taking the total to 202bph and increases the torque somewhat, too. From what I gather it just makes the engine "shine" a little more and the mpg is supposed to increase slightly.