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From: Doug Milliken <bd427@freenet.buffalo.edu>
Subject: Re: Chip tuning
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On Fri, 27 Nov 1998, Braam wrote:

> I'm looking for a way to chiptune my VW Golf III TDI (90 hp).
> It should be able to fake the sensors, so the engine computer will
> inject more fuel and use more turbo pressure.

If you just add more fuel, you might get a little more power, but a LOT
more black soot -- which will make you very unpopular with anyone behind. 
I'm willing to bet that the Golf runs very near the "smoke limit" in stock
tune and which is near best power. 

If you can get more boost, that may be another story...

