what would be a better?

[Pureaudi]

i have a totally stock 97 1.8tQ auto non tip. i was just wondering what would i should do. get a chip now, then later down the road buy a ko4? or just get the K04 now. will i have to throw out my old chip if i get the k04 later? im kinda tite on money so i want to go on the right route to the power palace! haha

thanks

-DEx

[maxh2o]

Go to Dynospot Racing right there in SJ, get the chip. ~$500 installed and worth every penny.

[aborchew]

Hrm, trade up for a 99.5 Manual.

Personally, I wouldn't modify a fully automatic car for anything more than a chip, but that's just me!

[Zodiak]

if you've got the $$$ then just go with the k04 now. but know that that will basically be as much power as you'll squeeze out of the engine before you run into tranny issues.

[SilverA4Fun]

actually you'll need to buy a tip chip when/if you do a k04 otherwise you'll get too much of a rubberband effect from the tranny and you won't enjoy the full potential of the turbo upgrade.

[Burntaudi]

Originally posted by SilverA4Fun
actually you'll need to buy a tip chip when/if you do a k04 otherwise you'll get too much of a rubberband effect from the tranny and you won't enjoy the full potential of the turbo upgrade.

He's not a tip. I don't think the tip tranny came out till 98-99.

[Pureaudi]

i have a couple of questions if i get the chip.

1. will my car last as long as it would without the chip?

2. will my MPG change?

3. will the power difference be noticable?

thanks again!

-DEx

[awe4rings]

1. Your car should last just as long, no ones car really craps the bed quicker with a chip, that I've read about since I've been around these boards atleast.

3. Very noticeable. I believe you have 150hp now, you should be a little over 200hp with a chip install. GO GIAC!