Abarth ECU upgrade

Anyone looked into it yet? I assume it's the Venom upgrade. Promises 40hp (I'm skeptical, but even 20 would be quite noticeable), got an email from the dealer that they are ordering a few but wonder about the cost and have concerns about it voiding the warranty. Waiting for a callback but was wondering if any of you are considered this.

 

FYI - in case any Abarth/Cinquecento owners want to change their own oil, the Mopar filter cross-fits Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat and a couple of other models. And if you get the "time to change your oil" dash light, there is a very easy way to reset it yourself without going to the dealer to have it reset.

 

Being offered by a dealer wouldn't mean a thing. Even the dealer did not know whether Fiat corporate would honor manufacturer warranty if the pistons do decide to exit through the front.. It's an aftermarket ECU upgrade, not by Fiat but by Magneti-Marelli (same as what goes into the Venom package, presumably), so they may not at all feel compelled to, and to me that wild be a deal breaker. It should be a different story if/when Fiat releases it's own upgraded ECU/SS kit; if installed by their techs, I don't see how they could deny warranty.

Per dealer, it should give (a much more realistic, IMHO) additional 27hp. It is remote controlled three different settings - OFF, 50% and 77% tune. Expect it to be priced around $800.

Here is the unit, with links to more info and dyno sheets:

http://500madness.com/500madness/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=36&product_id=1055

Without remote controller:

http://500madness.com/500madness/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=36&product_id=1115