chipping a high mileage motor?

[Over Boost]

How many miles do you guys have on your motors? I have 150k on mine all stock and i want to throw a chip at it. Bad idea? I see a friend of mine with an old turbo Volvo with 200k modding the crap out of it and beating on 350z's lol So what about our cars bad idea?

[blmlozz]

I have 110K n mine and I don't have any worries about when I go BT and more than double my stock hp.. my chipped one runs like new, burns no oil and is mechanically in good condition.. really the engine isn't the worry, it's all the dry-rotted vacuum lines, stock clutch and rubber hoses that should be checked. even with that consideration, just adding a chip shouldn't cause too much worry, unless the above are in critical condition.

[Jibberific]

^^^ what he said.

if you don't have sludge, and the engine isn't making any funny noises, and everything looks ok under the hood.... go for it

[mainer0311]

I've got 266k on my 1.8t I just had a k03 chip done and I ran a k04/pc-16 for 4k miles.

Just do it you'll be fine.

Cooper

[jturnbull]

well theres always the problem with pushing a stock turbo with 150k miles on it

[lawnferie]

just do it. u will love it, and wonder why you didnt do it earlier

[onepoint8tee]

I've got 266k on my 1.8t I just had a k03 chip done and I ran a k04/pc-16 for 4k miles.

Just do it you'll be fine.

Cooper

That is very impressive and almost unheard of mileage!

170k on my 97 and waiting to get my ecu back from getting chipped :)

[DND]

I've got 266k on my 1.8t I just had a k03 chip done and I ran a k04/pc-16 for 4k miles.

Just do it you'll be fine.

Cooper

That is very impressive and almost unheard of mileage!

170k on my 97 and waiting to get my ecu back from getting chipped :)

No kidding!

[AudiRacerS4]

176,xxx on a gt2871r and 26psi here

[pho1n1x]

I just got mine done and I'm now pushing 155K... no problems yet

[nrowensby]

150k on mine and the only problems I have had are the ICM and the stock clutch is quickly on it's way out...

...Just make sure the maintenance has been done.

[prey]

Just put a Big turbo on it, you will get used to the chip so fast haha.

[DND]

Just put a Big turbo on it, you will get used to the chip so fast haha.

Sad but true

[Over Boost]

eh i would bt it but idk how much longer im going to keep it. got the evo itch lol

[andyrew]

150k on APR stage 3. Chipped turbo came out at 145k, It was GONE. So was the exhaust manifold... Big crack through both.

You might have to replace your exhaust manifold and turbo, but the engine (properly cared for) should last! Keep in mind your turbo will need replacing anyways at some point.

[Over Boost]

can i put a KO4 in with out changing like injectors and all that crap?

[Jibberific]

yes, the basic k04 software that is available doesn't require much else besides the turbo, but you will also want AT THE VERY LEAST a full exhaust and upgraded diverter valve.

[Nor_Cal_Driver]

Chipped since new in 01.5, 105K and the waste gate is starting to flutter. 3rd clutch though!

[onepoint8tee]

3 clutches in 105k? Wow you must slip that thing like crazy all the time.

[firstars]

chipped my old a4 at 140 , car is still in the family still chipped and has like 210 on it now no turbo related problems

[djwimbo]

How many miles do you guys have on your motors? I have 150k on mine all stock and i want to throw a chip at it. Bad idea?

I chipped mine @ 157K. New clutch went in at 158K, guess why. The stock clutch can last that long on stock power, but a torque spike like chipped cars do will eat one up.

FWIW, I'm past 175K now and I still hold good vacuum and compression.

I'd say do it.

[Seerlah]

How many miles do you guys have on your motors? I have 150k on mine all stock and i want to throw a chip at it. Bad idea? I see a friend of mine with an old turbo Volvo with 200k modding the crap out of it and beating on 350z's lol So what about our cars bad idea?

I asked this same question on here a couple months ago. I was told that if your turbo is in at least decent condition and you have good compression numbers in all 4 cylinders then there should be no issue (other than old crusty vacuum hoses). I have 116k miles on mine and chipped it maybe at 113k. There are people whom replace thier turbos with an older used one w/less miles just to be on the safe side. If that is the issue that has you shaky, then find a used turbo for maybe $150 shipped tops or rebuild your current one.

[baboom]

gt28rs full big turbo setup at 150,000 mile have been running around with this setup for 10,000 and no problem!!

[Nor_Cal_Driver]

3 clutches in 105k? Wow you must slip that thing like crazy all the time.

Well stock was repaced by dealer b4 I bought the car at 33K Then it lasted until about 90K, SB now, no more slip.