Ok, it's time for the chip upgrade:

[MKIIVR6]

Wanted to check out with some of you who have chipped out your VR6 cars and see what you recommend. So far I have checked out GIAC, Techtonics and Neuspeed. If there are others that you guys could recommend or have had experience with, let me know as I am going to take the plunge.

[miamiDaveGLi]

thats going to be awesome man lol your gonna need a spedo that reads higer NOW!!!! :D
i have never chipped any car i have ever owned before , but i ALWAYS hear great things about the techtonics chip.

[burn_your_money]

I don't have time to check if they sell vr6 chips, but have a look at www.concept1.ca I'll bet they could give you a really good unbiased opinion on them.

[MKIIVR6]

Well, looks like I'm going to contact Techtonics tomorrow because they don't have any email contact. The neuspeed guys replied the same day I emailed them about their chip, good customer service. Here is Techtonics descrpition of the product on their website:

Programed for better performace with out lost in gas mileage. Higher rev limit. Custom made chips for cars with cams or other mods available . ECU # needed for Passat

Price: $100.00

And that's all folks! However I checked into GIAC's chip, and they list the different ecu numbers that thier chip is compatible with. When I entered my ecu number, it came up as a Corrado ecu??? Oh well, it really doesn't matter, once I contact TT I will post up what they claim thier chip does.

http://techtonicstuning.com/

[jettadude]

ide go with the chip that allows you to still run 87 octane, so you can still advance your timming for even more power.

[MKIIVR6]

Well, I called Techtonics today and got some info. They pretty much program the chip to whatever you want. I requested a 7100 rpm rev limiter, no top end governor. My ecu has a socketed chip so installation should be a peice of cake. (just like the digi II chip I did back in November) The fellow on the phone stated that the chip gives roughly 8.5 hp gains at the crank. That probably translates into 5 hp at the wheels. So basically for $100 I am adding a powererful Briggs $ Stratton to my existing VR6. I am just looking forward to better throttle response, better top end speed. The chip should hopefully be here before the end of the week, then I will post a DIY if anyone is interested and tell how it makes the car feel.

[Gotturbo]

when you get that im coming to sandy or wherever you live!

[MKIIVR6]

when you get that im coming to sandy or wherever you live!

No problem. Do you want to ride in my car or race? :lol:

[Gotturbo]

With a vr6+A2+techtonics chip I would lose by like 50 car lengths lol

[MKIIVR6]

Didn't you beat Cody's Merc with your tdi? My car is slow.

[Gotturbo]

It was pretty much even.... Your car is slow? Thats not what I heard.

[MKIIVR6]

It was pretty much even.... Your car is slow? Thats not what I heard.

Yeah, I got beat by an AMC Pacer today. :x

[Mr_Diesel]

It was pretty much even.... Your car is slow? Thats not what I heard.

He think's its slow. He owned me when I was in the mercedes... I just couldnt keep up with him.

Mercedes 300E vs TDI = a Tie race
Mercedes 300E vs A2 VR6 = cedes gets owned

That's with a digifant 8V 8v cat and exhaust... If he got a better exhaust and a chip, that thing would be unstopable.

[Gotturbo]

even with a bigger intercooler I dont know how good I would do against him.

[MKIIVR6]

Well the chip is on it's way, should be here hopefully before the week is over. If I can get the right Torx screwdriver, it should be a quick 30 minute install. The rev limiter will be at 7100 rpm, with no top end governor as mentioned above. I changed out the oil and filter today with oem filter and Mobil-1 full synthetic. $50 oil change with that kind of oil. 8O Even after getting decent oil in there after the mix and match sludge was drained seemed to help. Now I need to get a basic conical 3" K&N on the car, getting rid of the autozone "rice."

[jettadude]

can the vaulve and springs take 7100 rpms? and can you still run 87 octane so you can advance your timming?

[MKIIVR6]

I think that the valve and springs can handle it, but not on a consistent basis. Maybe once in a blue moon would I take advantage of the rev like that. I am mostly interested in the slight increase in power, throttle response and top end increasing. The Vr6 motor I have has the distributor, but I don't believe that it is adjustable to change the ignition timing. I usually run 91 octane gas all the time.

[jettadude]

well i kno in old 5.0 i just turn the dis. till the timming is where i want it. but i don't know how in VW, like i see a adjustable cam gear but i dunno for sure. i need to find out because i am going to advance my timming. but you def. need to find out. cuz you will notice a power incresse, ill ask my vw tech guy he had a hoped up vr6 ill ask him. unless you can't wait. then by all means find out.