Matt Jackson was on hand to explain the procedure and Marty Rogerson was taking control of the actual testing. My anticipation was growing as I rocked up to the Horsepower Factory in Dandenong to start the dyno runs. Just these runs alone were amazing to see on the chart. With the DP and the no-name chip run separately, we also tested the set up for the Plug ‘N’ Go with a block under the accelerator to measure the differences between the major settings on the unit. We found a no-name brand chip already fitted in the Cruiser but made sure we could disconnect it and run the motor and dyno it standard. With the servicing done it was off to Piranha Off Road to get the DP Chip and Plug ‘N’ Go fitted. In my case we flushed the cooling system, fitted a new thermostat and fan on the coupling along with doing all the tappet clearances, oils and filters – all in the hope the Cruiser would perform at her best on the dyno and on road. Putting any vehicle on a dyno means it will be working hard. The timing was perfect as the rear brakes were about to go metal on metal, and we found several other issues that needed to be addressed. After steering the ant-mobile up into the mountains of Belgrave, I arrived at ATOC Automotive where we started servicing the fourby from one end to the other. We decided that before we did any dyno or fuel testing to set a base for our experiments we should service the Cruiser. Well I am pretty rapt with the result so far and there’s a good story to be told. In issue 003, I mentioned a DP Plug ‘N’ Go pedal chip that was fitted to my Cruiser at Piranha Off Road as the start of an exploration of chips, pedal chips and tuning as a way to get more power out of the engine. My 2002 factory turbo Cruiser has struggled since day one just to haul our Ultimate camper up the driveway mind you, day one was only 12 months ago for us. For images, videos and the full RV Daily experience, read this in our online magazine.
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