Hi, first post in the big boys bit of the forum.

I have a 2.7D Auto and have been looking at Chipexpress because of the easy installation and removal, and the lack of daft claims. Also, £395 seems reasonable for someone NOT to be monkeying around with the ECU on a permanent basis.

Anyone used one, and what happened when/if you wound it up to 275BHP?


Detail here.

Jaguar S-Type 2.7D 207 PS 435 Nm | Diesel Tuning with CHIP Express™


They do make a lot of claims.....

• User-adjustable for up to 40% more power and torque, 20% more economy
• Unlocks your vehicle's full potential using TUV certified, tested software
• CE approved with ISO 9001 quality assured chipset technology
• Simple 20 minute or less "plug-in" installation - no wires to cut
• Can be removed without trace in minutes
• Pre-programmed for your specific vehicle, no complex setting up
• Unlike a remap our systems cannot be detected or deleted during routine servicing
• Does not require the removal of your vehicle's original programme settings
• Superior performance on demand whilst keeping the engine standard at idle
• Eliminates flat spots, reduces turbo lag and sharpens throttle for a smoother drive
• Select higher gears sooner, change down less, reduce revs - better economy
• Use less throttle for similar driving conditions, further reducing consumption
• Makes more of the RPM range usable, for safer overtaking
• Compliant with vehicle emission standards, suitable for diesel particulate vehicles
• Suitable for manual or automatic vehicles
• Will not invalidate your vehicle warranty
• Produces more low down torque compared to a remap - helps towing
• Comes with full photographic guide for your vehicles engine
• Full 3 year warranty for your peace of mind
• "No quibble" refund within 14 days if you are not 100% delighted

Are these borne out by experience?

Have you had a remap done, and what did it do for fual consumption?

Thanks

 

Not had a jag done but have had others remapped and found an increase in power at lower revs, fuel consumption stayed about the same.

I had them remapped (not a plug in tuning box)

This looks to do the same (increase fuel rail pressure) but cheaper.

Tuning-diesels Synergy 2 shop.

Post back how you get on

 

Hey there,
I can't honestly say about the tuning box setups.
There saeem to be some good reviews around for them and some not so good......I'm not really 100% sure why but I've always stayed away from them.

I've had several cars remapped professionally, by Saab UK, Seditas of Ayr and Stirling Audi.

Generally they have run about £400, approx double that if going with the OEM on a brand new car.
You can expect to see around 25% - 30% increase in bhp and also added torque. When on a long run and driven normally, you can expect to get around 10% - 15% fuel economy savings to boot, so if you do long distances or lots of miles there is a payback to it.

Hope it helps

 

Probably a poor choice, but check on the UK forum because there are no diesel jags in USA/Canada etc so you're going to get very few comments from 2.7D jag owners here.

The diesel jag has a whole bunch of potential problems unique to it so it's a bit brave to mess with it... I sure hope you don't have one with a DPF!

Have a look here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...-2005-a-10010/

 

Last week I fitted a chip express to my 2.7 diesel XF Jaguar. It took about 15 minutes and the first drive showed much better response, smoother changes and better torque. I have also monitored the fuel consumption and this has dropped and I frequently get 6.5 L/100kms from highway driving. The chip arrived in NZ from the UK in 10 days and the company lived up to all its claims.

Regards
David

 

hmm, give it a while and be disappointed!!