Voodoo

I have been advised that a 'Hartge' chip will add 16-23kw and 30Nm if fitted in a A4 3.0 Quattro Manual (six speed). Unfortunately there are a very few A4 3.0's which have had chip upgrades in South Africa where I stay so I cannot confirm the above figures with someone locally. Does anyone know if these figures are realistic? What are the risks of fitting such a chip? Also what happens to the car's warranty (I have only done 6000km on the car and wouldn't like to lose the free maintenance plan which runs up until 120,000 km)? What would be an indicative cost in America (I have been quoted +- US $ 400 equivalent)?. Would an Audi dealer be able to detect that the chip has been tampered with? If anyone can answer these questions I would most appreciate your response as I am VERY KEEN to do this chip upgrade.

docjan_uk

Well, generally, if you do mods like chips, you are going to void the warranty.
I think the figures seem a little high, especially for a non turbo engine.
Apparantly, the have a "chastity belt", meaning the dealership would be able to tell if youve chipped etc.

3.0 Dolphin

they don't check/don't care/or take it out before a major service.

Mike/A.W.E.

I don't think they are upgrading Audi's.<ul><li><a href="http://www.hartge.de/Uk/indexuk.html">Click here for Hartge's website</a></li></ul>

3.0 Dolphin

hp increase, torque, low end torque loss, issues...etc? TIA.

Mike/A.W.E.

Still in R&amp;D. GIAC should have it done in appx. 2 weeks.

Auto Union Jack

gets the cash in North America. Just $.02.

woofpup

around 10KW and 25Nm to the stock numbers. I guess the figures you got are TOO much higher than that, but then again, I don't know if the 3.0 is spec'ed differently in South America. The 10 and 25 numbers were for European spec, I believe. Check out the thread below for links to the websites:<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/54131.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/54131.phtml</a></li></ul>

docjan_uk

Generally, SA cars seem to be specced the same as european cars from the ones ive been in thus far.

Auto Union Jack

Does the 3.0 have the chastity belt (bolts that need to be drilled out on ECM bracket)? TIA.