chip upgrade

[mlumb]

anybody have any experience of the upgrade chip for the v8 from PUKesprit?
i was thinking about the no.2 chip for the extra bhp,but wondered how easy the conversion is and setting up etc.
what about reliability?
mines a 98my car.
mike.

[rob.e]

More power will always mean your are putting more stress and strain on components. Its a good idea to look at some sort of charge cooling if you're raising the boost. Mike Sek, Johan, Gordonie all have intercoolers, plus i know of at least one v8 with water injection.

If you have the stock ecu then the hi-torque upgrade is well worth it (also available from lotus themselves). This is the sport 350 setup that i have on my car. Improved driveability without any reliability issues.

Are you finding the car underpowered??

[mlumb]

not really underpowered i just fancied a bit more shove in 3rd/4th gear.
mike.

[rob.e]

Mike - i had the sport 350 firmware loaded on to my existing ecu at the factory whilst i waited. Only cost 100 quid.

Its worth trying this first IMO to see how you get on before commiting to anything more expensive.

My car goes like a scalded cat in 3rd and 4th gear - maybe you're not running full boost? Suggest you get yourself a drive in another v8 to compare.

Where are you based? You're welcome to check against my car

Rob

[mlumb]

thanks for the offer Rob.
im in south yorkshire so a bit far i guess,i did wonder about a rolling road session to check output,but not sure.
dont get me wrong the cars not slow,maybe im being too fussy.

mike.