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550 ECU chip upgrade

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by alb123, Aug 17, 2008.

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  1. alb123

    alb123 Rookie

    May 5, 2006
    3
    My 2000 550 is in for a belt service and recent check engine light indicates that it needs a new ECU. Anyone have any recommendations on upgraded chips that deliver increased performance?
     
  2. 246tasman

    246tasman Formula 3

    Jun 21, 2007
    1,446
    UK
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    Will Tomkins

    It is usually on turbocharged cars where you can get a serious increase in HP from a chip upgrade, achieved by upping the boost pressure. I would doubt there is much improvement to be had over the factory chip on a 550 if you don't change anything else (like cams, cylinder head work, exhaust etc.)
     
  3. markbnj

    markbnj Karting

    Feb 25, 2007
    62
    Central New Jersey
    Maybe you don't need an ECU. My check engine light was cleared up with new oxygen sensors.
     

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