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For 355, is this the biggest con of all time?

Discussion in '348/355' started by tonyyoshi, Mar 11, 2005.

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  1. tonyyoshi

    tonyyoshi Formula Junior

    Jan 8, 2005
    308
    Hong Kong
    Full Name:
    Tony Brooker
    This has got to be a con...especially the power boost switch!!!

    http://www.speedydelivery.co.uk/car-tuning-power/ferrari-f355.shtml

    Ferrari f355 Mod Chip - Superchips Alternative

    Brand new product imported from Japan - A low cost alternative to a Superchip / BBR Starchip for your car. Boost your Ferrari f355 engines power by up to 20+ BHP and increase your fuel economy for an amazing £4.95 ! A Mod Chip is available for all normally aspired cars (cars without turbos). Easy 5 minute DIY fitment.

    This simple, yet effective unit will allow you to boost the power output of your Ferrari f355 cars engine, without sacrificing reliability or comfort. It consists of a small electronic device that is inserted between your Ferrari f355 cars air sensor and the ECU. This is also know as a 'piggy back' device as it is external to the main processing unit (the ECU). You will feel the gain instantly, no fooling around or expensive tuning necessary. This unit will work with all vehicles equipped with electronic fuel injection. 99% of cars manufactured after 1988 are equipped with electronic fuel injection.

    Here is how it works : You have probably heard of performance eprom chips (Superchips, BBR Starchip etc). These chips consist of a stock computer program that has been altered to inject more fuel into the engine under acceleration. Timing curves are commonly also adjusted consequently. These chips can be found to be quite effective, but are also very expensive - costing normally from £200 up to £1500 ! they also require plenty of time, specialist tools and occassionally soldering to fit. Our 'piggy back' Mod Chip on the other hand will alter the fuel and timing curves in a very similar way to the eprom chip, but without even having to open the ECU. How does it do that ? By fooling your Ferrari f355 cars computer and letting it think that your cars engine is sucking in air at a different temperature. Your computer will respond and increase power !

    Frequently Asked Questions :

    Q. What is an ECU ?
    A. An ECU is a computer that manages your Ferrari f355 engine and keeps it running. It received data from the different sensors on the engine and reacts consequently, adjusting the level of fuel injected in the engine as well as the timing advance.

    Q. What is a 'piggy back' device ?
    A. A piggy back device is a device meant to externally alter one or more signals sent to the Ferrari f355 ECU. This is a very commong thing to do but also very expensive. Most piggy back devices cost a few hundred pounds.

    Q. Will this fit on my particular cars model ?
    A. If your car is equipped with electronic fuel injection, it will. 99% of cars manufactured after in or after 1988 are equipped with a fuel injection. It will however not work on turbocharged Ferrari f355 vehicles.

    Q. Will my Ferrari f355 accelerate faster with this electronic device?
    A. Yes ! This is the whole point ! It has been dyno proven on various Rolling Roads accross the country that this device will add up to 20 HP to your car !. See the figures below, obtained from the ‘Peugeot Sports Club’ and also from the ‘Fiat Sports Club’. All vehicles noted below were tested on a rolling road, first in standard form, and then with the Mod Chip fitted.

    Example Rolling Road Result :



    Proven Power Increases Using The Mod Chip:

    Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 +6 BHP
    Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 +7 BHP
    Peugeot 306 XSI +8 BHP
    Peugeot 306 GTI +13 BHP
    Peugeot 405 MI16 +15 BHP
    Fiat Uno +7 BHP
    Fiat Punto +8 BHP
    Fiat Cinquencento +7 BHP
    Fiat Coupe +11 BHP
    Fiat Bravo +9 BHP
    Fiat Brava +8 BHP
    Fiat Barchetta +7 BHP

    Q. Will this device damage my Ferrari f355 ?
    A. Absolutely not. Since the altered signal will always stay within cars specifications, there is no way for your engine to get damaged in any way.

    Q. How hard is it to install this device to my Ferrari f355 ?
    A. Installation on all car models is a very easy DIY task that can be completed within 5 minutes. Full instructions are included.

    Q. Do I need any special skills or tools ?
    A. No special skills or tools are required.

    Q. Will my fuel consumption be affected ?
    A. Tests have proven that fuel consumption has actually been reduced in most cases - More power & more MPG !

    Q. My cars model is turbocharged, will it work ?
    A. Sorry this will not work with turbocharged cars.

    By importing these Mod Chips direct we can offer enormous savings on the RRP price of £69.99.

    All prices Include VAT. Orders placed before 5:30PM are dispatched the same day and normally arrive the next working day.

    OUR PRICE £4.95



    Adjustable Power Boost - Add up to 25 BHP to your Ferrari f355 in 20 minutes ! Just £29.95 Delivered

    The Adjustable Power Boost - A fully adjustable unit enabling you to boost the power output of your Ferrari f355 by up to 25 BHP. This dashboard / console mounted variable controller will allow you to infinitely adjust and increase the fuel flow into your engine. Suitable for all cars equipped with electronic fuel injection. Our Adjustable Power Boost works on a similar principle to a Superchip / BBR Starchip by telling your Ferrari f355 ECU to increase the amount of fuel fed into the engine. The difference with our product however is that it produces more power than either a Superchip or a BBR Starchip and costs up to 90% less !

    Machined to the highest standards from billet aluminium this unit will complement any car interior - Shown above mounted in our Ferrari F355 Spider.

    Features :

    * Increased acceleration.
    * Higher top speed.
    * Faster 0-60 and quarter-mile times.
    * Quicker throttle response.
    * Smoothes out flat spots
    * Can increase MPG.
    * Only 2 wires to connect - Simple DIY fitment within 20 minutes.
    * Fully adjuastable - More power when needed!
    * Car warranty unaffected.
    * Universal Fitment - Suits all fuel injected cars. (excluding Turbo and diesel engined vehicles)

    Included :

    * Fully assembled billet aluminium controller unit with electronics.
    * 3 Metres of wire.
    * Dashboard / Console fixative.
    * Cable ties.
    * Detailed instructions.

    All prices Include VAT. Orders placed before 5:30PM are dispatched the same day and normally arrive the next working day.

    OUR PRICE £29.95
     
  2. FIAutoSports

    FIAutoSports Formula Junior

    Nov 13, 2004
    620
    Baltimore, MD, US
    Full Name:
    John Ritenour
    Buyer Beware, that is a crock. The only thing that is would be a variable resistor. And a resistor will not give you 25hp. This has been a long going scam on Ebay. You can get the same chip/resistor from your local radio shack for $0.50

    If $30 could get you 25hp, you would think that alot more legitimate aftermarket companies would be all over it.
     
  3. stephens

    stephens F1 Rookie
    Lifetime Rossa

    Feb 13, 2004
    4,647
    Australia
    Full Name:
    Stephen S
    The theory doesn't wash. If the ECU was fooled into thinking the temp was hotter than actual, fuel would be leaned off, good for power, but ignition would be retarded, bad for power. The opposite applies for fooling the ECU into thinking the temp is cooler than actual.
     
  4. CodeRed

    CodeRed Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
    368
    LALA LAND
    I was recently offered a "wholesale" price on the Powerchip for my 550 which entails opening up the ECU and soldering two chips in place. I have heard that it gives REALLY good results on the 550, but I declined because I didn't like the idea of not being able to do it by just flashing the ECU. Does anyone have experience with this product?
     

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