Neuspeed P-chip

Price Paid:  $82.00 from GPR

Year / Model Reviewed:
1994 Golf GL

Summary:
I recently purchased a P Chip for my 2.0L 8v Volkswagen. The Neuspeed P Chip produced a noticeable increase in torque throughout the entire RPM band. Not only the noticeable difference in power, but it also bumped my gas mileage from 39 to 44 miles per gallon. I recommend this chip for anyone driving a 2.0L 8v VW. This truly is the best bang for the buck. For less than $100, even if you are not a performance enthusiast, the P Chip is still a good buy for the increasd gas mileage.

Strengths:
-Improved gas mileage -Noticeable increase in torque throughout the entire RPM band

Weaknesses:
-Increased risk of detonation -Must use 91 octane gasoline

Similar Products Used:
-Neuspeed Cat Back Exhaust -Neuspeed P Flo -Neuspeed Sport Springs -Neuspeed Camshaft -Nesupeed Cam Gear -Schrick exhaust manifold

Price Paid:  $375.00 from Neuspeed

Year / Model Reviewed:
 2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8t

Summary:
I drove to the Neuspeed Headquarters in Camarillo and their tech installed the chip in under 30 mins. The saleperson told me to drive the car hard on the trip back to Oakland, so that the new instructions could be learned by the ECU. Well on the trip back I didn't notice much of a difference in performance, until the next day when I was driving in the streets and realized that all my gears were wide open on the tach. The rev limiter was gone! I now have to make an effort not to go too fast in residential areas. Also due to the fact that the 1.8t is FWD w/out limited slip, it became necessary to upgrade from the stock tires (understeer under hard acceleration was brutal). This helped alot! Car is now running w/ Kumho Ecsta 235/45/17. I also did some more research and decided that a diverter valve (Bailey's motorsport $159) would be good for turbo due to higher boost levels from p-chip. This helped alot by diverting air pressure back into the intake for use instead of the pressure backing into turbo, when you take your foot off the gas. Reduced turbo lag.

Strengths:
Increased torque throughout the power band, rev limiter removed, smoother acceleration, Turbo receiving higher boost levels.

Weaknesses:
Increased wheel slippage? Decreased turbo life span?

Price Paid:  $500.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 2001 1.8T

Summary:
Very good chip for the money. I am very happy with this product, and would recomend it to anyone.

Strengths:
Very good power . . . almost 50hp and ~90ft/lb increase for the 1.8t

Weaknesses:
None

Price Paid:  $99.00 from Neuspeed.com

Year / Model Reviewed:
 1997 Passat VR6

Summary:
Definitely a must have for VW owners, particularly VR6''s. Not as dramatic w/the Automatic Trans (like mine) but fantastic nonetheless. Gets more HP for $100 than many Japanese cars get w/$150+ intakes. I''d say the chip is to VW''s what intakes are to Hondas (I like them both). Highly recommend it!

Strengths:
More responsive throttle, feels less sluggish off the line. Noticable all throughout the power-band. Bang for the buck is fantastic.

Weaknesses:
Contrary to what others have said, I personally did see a tapering off in gas mileage. I have the VW "MFI" (Multi-Function Indicator) which has showed a drop off in MPG. Worth it, though :-)

Similar Products Used:
None, however rumor has it that Neuspeed is the best for "chipping" your VW

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 2001 Golf 1.8t

Summary:
Make it a real turbo car. Not as smmoth as stock but you do it because of the performance!!

Strengths:
None

Weaknesses:
A real turbo car that you can feel the turbo lag

Similar Products Used:
None