Superchips boosts Beemer diesel
318d could go slightly faster
Owners of a BMW 318d can now increase the car’s power and torque by an 35 bhp and 57 ft/lb which, according to Superchips, gives performance comparable with a 320d. The 320d costs at least £1,000 more to buy while the chip conversion at just over £500 including VAT costs only half that amount.
By reprogramming the ECU, Superchips has boosted the car’s maximum power output from 116 bhp at 4,362 rpm to 150 bhp at 4,037 rpm. Peak torque is increased from 184 ft/lb at 2,590 rpm to 234 ft/lb at 2,736 rpm, an increase of 52 ft/lb, while the biggest difference is found at 3,237 rpm, where torque goes up by 57 ft/lb.
Superchips says this and many other conversions can be carried out at any one of 85 dealers nationwide, or at the company’s headquarters in Buckingham. In some parts of the country, it can also be done at the customer’s home or place of work, courtesy of one of the network’s mobile units. In each case the job only takes around 45 minutes to complete. If required, Superchips can arrange insurance via its specialist broker, Firebond.
Details of Superchips’ 700-plus conversions and the location of the dealers can be found by calling 01280 816781 or here.
davidd said:
Hmm, but would the dealer find out? And what will it do to the warranty?
D
I imagine the dealer would find out as soon as they plug a diagnostic computer into the ECU, if there were no visible signs it had been modified.
And if they do find out, your warranty goes straight down the pan.
davidd said:
..I'm more worried about stuffing the warrenty and free 5 years servicing!
D
I can understand your concerns completely, I would feel exactly the same if I had a newer M3. Although mine isn't in warranty I feel happier knowing that I can easily take the chip back out if required.
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