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Dave Hunter

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Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« on: 06 May 2009, 15:59:42 »
I was thinking of chipping the MV6 - but dont really know much about it.  I dont want to introduce any reliabillity problems, overheating, naff fuel consumption etc.  Im also concerned that I may gain power at higher revs to the detriment of low down torque.

So will I notice a difference, do I have anything to worry about and what is the best chip to go for?  I saw this one on ebay, any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OPEL-VAUXHALL-V6-X30XE-chip-232HP-305NM-Omega-B-MV6_W0QQitemZ140318163117QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item140318163117&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

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Dave
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #1 on: 06 May 2009, 16:52:09 »
Chipping just will not do anything else than lower your mpg. Please see relevant discussions here... not really much possibilities in tuning the 3,0/3,2 engines. On 2,5/2,6 you can achieve something by putting 3,0 cams on, but chipping, air-boxes etc just simply don't work: Omega standard setup is quite good...
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #2 on: 06 May 2009, 16:59:41 »
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Chipping just will not do anything else than lower your mpg. Please see relevant discussions here... not really much possibilities in tuning the 3,0/3,2 engines. On 2,5/2,6 you can achieve something by putting 3,0 cams on, but chipping, air-boxes etc just simply don't work: Omega standard setup is quite good...

I beg to differ.

3.0V6 can be chipped and noticable improvments.

Mtek chip is used by quite a few memebers here.

MPG is up, when driven sensibly.

More power when driven hard, on high revs.

Jimbob, Hotel21, and loads of others have had theirs chipped for noticable improvments  :y
« Last Edit: 06 May 2009, 17:00:13 by tunnie »
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #3 on: 06 May 2009, 17:13:08 »
Ok, I'm sorry if I'm wrong, but to convince me you'll have to put up some real data/figures of the improvement. The most common "seat-feel" is just not enough  ;) If anyone has any printed data of the change before/after chipping I'm happy to read and then I think I can accept the fact that these lumps can also be chipped but until that I must remain my opinion  :)  :-X :y :-/
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #4 on: 06 May 2009, 17:22:33 »
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Ok, I'm sorry if I'm wrong, but to convince me you'll have to put up some real data/figures of the improvement. The most common "seat-feel" is just not enough  ;) If anyone has any printed data of the change before/after chipping I'm happy to read and then I think I can accept the fact that these lumps can also be chipped but until that I must remain my opinion  :)  :-X :y :-/

I don't have one so can't, i know members here have done the manual method.

Using a tank of fuel, reseting trip, and filling up again.

Chip will improve mpg, makes a huge difference on the TD's as BMW de-tuned them for Vx. Less improvment on V6, but still there.
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #5 on: 06 May 2009, 19:42:12 »
I tried Superchip and currently running a Courtaney chip in my MV6 3.0 Manual, the latter seems slightly more responsive and does give better MPG.

If I criuse it on motorway at 77, it returns arround 38 MPG, wouldn't go over 34 MPG with the original chip.  :y
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #6 on: 06 May 2009, 19:55:43 »
yes it makes a difference and the 3.2/3.0 can be tuned just like the 2.5/2.6


the eBay one is fine its under the bonnet of my MV6 works perfectly works exactly the same as a collins "Powerchips" that cost £250!

MPG is improved if you drive sensibly!
« Last Edit: 06 May 2009, 19:57:22 by tmx »
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #7 on: 07 May 2009, 08:39:21 »
Brilliant, thanks for the responses chaps - I found another thread on here that was also very useful so I think Im a bit better clued up.  Aside from the ebay one I cant find any for sale though - do you have a link to Mtek or Courtaney?

Cheers,
Dave
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #8 on: 07 May 2009, 09:54:49 »
has anyone chipped a 2.5/2.6 with 3.0L cams?
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #9 on: 07 May 2009, 09:57:41 »
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has anyone chipped a 2.5/2.6 with 3.0L cams?

you cant chip 2.6...

but apparently post 98 3.0's and 2.5's ecu's are the same, so the different cams shouldnt need taking into account.
« Last Edit: 07 May 2009, 09:58:20 by jimbob »
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #10 on: 07 May 2009, 13:14:23 »
Ah ha that is interesting! ::)
So when I have put my 3.0 cams in, the ECU will do any adjustments automatically?
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #11 on: 07 May 2009, 13:57:22 »
2.6/3.2 have to be Flashed ie Angeltuning

if you cant find a chip for a 2.6 then look for companies offering it for the Facelift Vectra GSi as it has the Y26SE in it
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #12 on: 07 May 2009, 15:33:20 »
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Brilliant, thanks for the responses chaps - I found another thread on here that was also very useful so I think Im a bit better clued up.  Aside from the ebay one I cant find any for sale though - do you have a link to Mtek or Courtaney?

Cheers,
Dave

Courtenay now use Superchip (they do 2.6 and 3.2):

http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=23

or http://www.superchips.co.uk/

M-tek if its the one I think you mean:

http://chipmycar.co.uk/  :y
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Re: Chipping my 3ltr MV6
« Reply #13 on: 07 May 2009, 16:16:09 »
Dont bother with courtenay theyre a joke way way way over priced!

id angeltune the 3.2/2.6 they do a custom map unlike any of the others

Mtek 2.5 /3.0
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