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Engine remapping - is it worth it?
Should I remap the engine of my recently acquired Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 petrol with 32,000 miles on the clock? A local garage is offering Superchips, which it says will give better performance. But what are the downsides?
Asked on 15 March 2015 by steerpike
Answered by
Honest John
Superchips are the best. But this engine can have timing chain problems and there is absolutely no chance of getting anything back from Audi if the chain fails after it has been Superchipped.
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