[alfa] Re: Squadra chip

["George Schweikle" <schweikg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nathan,

Contact Squadra chip at info@domain.elided  they responded quickly to
my query concerning gasoline octane requirements (98 ROM vs. U.S. "average"
rating). If you need further confidence, check out the personal information
on the main website; the proprietor sounds like he has the proper
credentials for chiptuning.

George Schweikle

> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 16:33:09 -0600
> From: "Nathan Goyette" <nathan_goyette@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Re: Squadra Chip
>
>     I've been considering buying the Squadra chip for my S4 spider, but I
> have heard rumours that running a chip like this at high elevation could
> result in the engine running too rich.  I live at approx 7500 feet
elevation
> so I already notice a loss of power due to the thinner air.  I would tend
to
> discredit this rumour because I think the engine managmenet computer and
> sensors would detect the density of air coming in and the presence of
> unburned fuel in the exhaust, but maybe this chip overrides those
> parameters?  Does anyone have any insight into this?
>
> > Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 09:19:03 -0400
> > From: "George Schweikle" <schweikg@domain.elided>
> > Subject: [alfa] (alfa) Squadra Chip
> >
> > Increase torque and horsepower: Absolutely. Allthough originally I
didn't
> feel
> > a lot in the seat of my pants, in comparison, driving the stock '94 CE
> spider
> > felt like it was at part throttle. The other '91 Spider with Ricambi
chip
> > seemed to have slightly less torque, but it's performance was otherwise
> very
> > similar to my car with the Squadra chip. Thanks to Dave and Irene Jarman
> for a
> > great Saturday afternoon driving Series 4 Spiders.
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