Chip box - 159/1.9JTDm

Hi everyone

I have read a number of threads about remapping but wondered if anyone has hands-on experience of chip boxes for the 1.9JTDm engine?

As it will be allegedly used on an allegedly new car, (allegedly), the idea of whipping it off prior to servicing and maintenance is quite appealing. (Hangs head in shame) I like the idea of an extra 25/30 bhp without detonating the engine.

Anyone actually bought a Pbox or similar?

Mike

Hmmmm - looks like I might be the first to try one!

I am still waiting for my car to arrive But I have been reading about pbox and compared them, the best one was 150/305 --> 185/382ish

Looks like its just the two of us then

I was thinking of a combination..chiptune and remap, possible?
cons vs pros?

I am looking to get a P-Box for my 156 1.9JTD M-Jet, but, its over 4 years old and done over 81k, so, not quite the same as yours...

But, I would go for the P-box over a remap for warrently, removal before servicing and the ability to use it in your new car after you have sold you old Alfa.

I've been looking into the pbox for the past year. As prices of fuel seems to be going up It makes for a good idea to get an extra few mpg with overall power and performance.

Hope to get a trial of it sometime over the next few months.

Be careful what you buy. Some are very crude pieces of rubbish.

Originally Posted by alfafamily

Be careful what you buy. Some are very crude pieces of rubbish.

The AutoLusso P-box won't be, I recommend that.

Originally Posted by Tony_156JTD

The AutoLusso P-box won't be

No mate it certainly won't, but Ukmike wasn't specific on what he was looking at so I thought I'd say not to touch any nasty cheap E bay stuff etc.

I have considered the Pbox - there is also a unit called the Spider made by some clever blokes based at Hull Science Park which isn't too far from me if anything goes pear-shaped (even if I have to walk there)

They both cost around the same and the advantage to me is that they are "plug and play".

PS. Tony_156JTD - love your car. I had the "old" 156JTS but the later nose improved on the original.

Originally Posted by ukmike2008

I have considered the Pbox - there is also a unit called the Spider made by some clever blokes based at Hull Science Park which isn't too far from me if anything goes pear-shaped (even if I have to walk there)

They both cost around the same and the advantage to me is that they are "plug and play".

PS. Tony_156JTD - love your car. I had the "old" 156JTS but the later nose improved on the original.

Cheers dude, she is quite a looker, I'll give you that

Let us all know how the 'test' goes, OK Mike?

i wonder how much the remote control is and why you may need a new air filter is purchasing the "sport" version of the box

Originally Posted by cookci

i wonder how much the remote control is and why you may need a new air filter is purchasing the "sport" version of the box

With the sport box you'd be pushing the turbo to or close to the limit, so you'd need to get all the air you can into the turbo for the full boost.

A poor air filter will lead to poor fuel/air mixture and no power improvement...

The standard filter isnt exactly restrictive though

Originally Posted by cookci

The standard filter isnt exactly restrictive though

But, perhaps its too restrictive... It wouldn't be there if it wasn't needed I would imagine