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Is it safe to 'chip' my Volkswagen Bora to increase the power output?

My 120,000-mile Volkswagen Bora runs perfectly with 90bhp, but I would like more power. A professional auto-tuner has quoted £200 to chip the car to 120bhp and a further £180 to fit larger injectors to give 140bhp. Are these modifications safe or may they present any problems in the future?

Asked on 20 May 2010 by PETERT123

Answered by Dan Harrison
Everything you need to know about chipping should be covered here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/engine-electronics
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