Sorry for the cross posting...but I think it might be more applicable here,

Hey Guys/Gals,

I was shopping around for the new Lancer, and I test drove the new OZ edition... complaining about the horsepower, the salesperson said Mitsubishi realized the demand in more HP and just released a new
$600 chip upgrade for the engine, claiming a 30% increase in HP, roughly about 120 to 156HP (which is very nice)

Has anyone else heard anything about this chip upgrade from Mitsubishi?



Thanks
C

 

I am goign to go roll up to a dealership today and ask about that. Will post news when I come back.

 

Sounds like a super optimistic number. You might see that on a turbo vehicle where upping the boost can yeild dramatic results, but 30% increase on a small 4 cyl engine just form a chip sounds like dealer talk (read: BS) to me.

Mark

 

Definitely sounds like garbage... that much increase in horsepower from a chip on an n/a motor isn't very likely... if at all possible. It would also cost more than $600.

 

has anyone followed back up on this? I'm really interrested to hear if this is avalable or not. Thanks!

 

= cool, anyway i dont think it would be a 30% increase

 

Sorry to burst your bubble about a 30% increase in HP. I work at a dealership and have NOT heard anything about this. Not even in our Tech-Talk.

 

Although the ECU is prolly programmed to be decent, the Lancer OZ's hp will show only nominal gains with a reprogram or a chip add-on. 156 without an intake or exhaust is kinda decent for a SOHC 4-banger. Can a SOHC engine even be turbo-charged and still last a long time without frequent cam/cam gear rebuilds?