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rajveer.sandhu

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X30XE Chip
« on: 09 January 2011, 19:30:04 »
Hi, Does anyone know where I can get the performance tuning chip featured in this guide:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1293153796

And is it as simple as the guide states (no soldering) and no other re-programming etc. required?

A seller on ebay is selling similar chips with similar BHP figures:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OPEL-VAUXHALL-Omega-B-MV6-3-0-V6-X30XE-chip-232HP-305NM-/170587041197?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b7c7adad#ht_839wt_1139
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Re: X30XE Chip
« Reply #1 on: 09 January 2011, 19:53:42 »
Also interested in this subject,would be interested in getting some feedback. :y
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Re: X30XE Chip
« Reply #2 on: 09 January 2011, 20:37:45 »
Be careful......
BHP figures optimistic.......

NOT so easy to fit, and will need a damn good service first.

Bought one a bit back, faster on accelleration, ran worse, fuel figures poor.

Use a well known firm that does them, NOT an ebay unknown.

Try INTERPRO or SUPERCHIPS first port of call.

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Re: X30XE Chip
« Reply #3 on: 09 January 2011, 21:58:50 »
also.. beware that they are only "no soldering" if the original chip is in a socket. Many ECUs have the chip soldered in, which makes removal quite a delicate desoldering operation.

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Re: X30XE Chip
« Reply #4 on: 09 January 2011, 22:15:06 »
Hmmm... Having driven the "Silver Bullet" I'm still tempted :-/ :-/

To the OP... Beware, if it's as effective as the one in TB's MV6 you'll be using more fuel as the 4700-5700RPM range becomes addictive ::) ::)
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Re: X30XE Chip
« Reply #5 on: 10 January 2011, 10:06:54 »
Thanks for all the info.
SupeChips are charging nearly £300 for a 12 BHP increase.
I can not seem to find any website for INTERPRO. (keeps taking me to a dead site)
Does anyone have the link
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Re: X30XE Chip
« Reply #6 on: 14 January 2011, 20:22:52 »
If I want to change the ECU chip in my omega (non soldering type) to another one, what would the process be?
The Guide:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1293153796

Starts off with unclipping and taking out the ECU.
But is there anything I need to do before hand?
Would I need to disconnect the battery first, then unclip the ECU, then replace the ECU chip then do everything in reverse?
Once the chip has been installed, do i need to reset anything or put the car back into learn mode?

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Re: X30XE Chip
« Reply #7 on: 15 January 2011, 10:39:49 »
I never bothered to disconnect battery.

I do, however, use full ESD precautions if at all possible.  The stuff is pretty resilient, but its an extra 'unknown' to add to any further issues...
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