Just saw this post.
@Mountainsofbeer - Tells you a lot about a company, huh?
If anything, at best it's probably crank readings, or simulated through one of those "on-board" dyno apps.
So, using this as a benchmark, I wouldn't expect much. Also remember that, no matter what ratings an engine puts out on the crank, there's always drivetrain lossy to consider to the wheels --- this is what these simulated dynos don't show you. In the end, so-called 200hp performance ratings will only really get you to about 120hp/150lb-ft at the wheels on AWD, after all the mechanical drag introduced by the drivetrain.
True performance numbers don't come from a chip. Or a bolt-on without proper tuning. Doesn't matter what vehicle or what year you're in - some things will never change.
Even if your vehicle is turbocharged, you always want to ask yourself - "is this really getting me the power I want"? Especially considering the risk. I highly doubt neither the engine internals nor CVT are up to the task of even a mild uptick in performance.
I posted something somewhere about a throttle response controller - there's something that might be worthy of a look. But a "chip" solution? Hmmm...
Either way, good luck - let us know how it goes.
tdi-tuning.com
, and somehow, factory HP rating is 10 BHP more?
