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Originally Posted by MacGyver
So would the effects of this mod be cancelled out by installing one of the ECUTune chips?
Is power mode bypassed by the chip's tuning?
Or would this enhance the experience provided by the chip?
Or does the ability to have full-time Power Mode make a Stage One ECUTune unnecessary?
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Gee, Troy, that's a lot of questions.....
The ECU-tune chip mod acts on the ECU, the engine computer.
The Power mode switch acts on the TCU, the transmission computer, and modifies the firmware in the TCU, has no effect on the ECU or engine tuning.
Stage One EcuTune seems to enhance the engine response, possibly liberates a little extra hp. Those who have it are pleased with it. The Power mode switch will add more to that responsiveness, and will work well with the chipped engine.
Your last question is a hard one; it depends what you want.
In terms of pure cost, the permanent Power Mode switch is the cheapest thing you can do to make your car drive better, give more response to the throttle.
The EcuTune chip is sure to sharpen up your engine a bit, you would have to weigh the cost of it against the improvement it made, but it is easy to install.
In terms of bang for buck, the one thing you can do for your car to get more power to the wheels, to make it go harder, is change to a 4.44 final drive. This will totally transform the car.
My favourite combination would be the 4.44 gears plus the permanent Power Mode mod. That combo would keep you smiling.
Joe
