DOES RaceChip RS WORK? | VW GOLF 7.5 1.5 TSI

RaceChip RS tested on dyno
VW Golf 7.5 1.5 TSI (96kW) DPBA EA211 EVO OPF
0:00 Installation overview
0:47 Notes
1:01 1st dyno run
1:32 2nd dyno run
2:50 Results
3:13 RaceChip claims
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stock numbers: 130 HP 200 Nm
1st run (disabled racechip): 133.7 HP 196.7 Nm
2nd run (racechip position 6): 154.4 HP 224 Nm
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Measured gains: +21 HP +28 Nm
RaceChip RS claims: +36 HP +48 Nm
Upgrades that were done before this dyno test:
Custom duplex cat-back exhaust by DAER racing
K&N drop-in filter (stock airbox)
101+ octane fuel

[@syrconcrete6399]

Cool! thanks for the info, I have the same engine in the mk8 golf but I have a full ramair intake and inlet pipe paired with a better flowing forge motorsport charge pipe and BOV, going to the dyno soon, hoping to see at least 160hp with the same box...

[@aaronolm99]

Same engine/car. Thinking about buying the rs one. I'll put also a forge intake + blow off valve + catted downpipe. Did you get good results?

[@syrconcrete6399]

@@aaronolm99 Im not so sure, the problem is that these engines have a high compression ratio so just adding boost can actually damage the engine due to knocking, thats why Im now saving up for a custom tune, with my mods, I also have a sport backbox and center muffler delete on they way Id like to see 165-170hp, its safer and better.

[@yojomojo6262]

What about your fuel economy, has it increased or decreased?

[@HackingCars]

It made a little difference, you can expect ~0.3l on a 100 kilometers decrease.

[@TheEduardvideos]

do you feel any diference when driving? :)

[@HackingCars]

Absolutely, there is a difference, and it is apparent. I was able to obtain both the S and RS versions. RaceChip, in my opinion, is only a viable option if you want to keep the car in stock. It can be easily removed because it is hardware and is only connected to other sensors by a few wires, allowing the car to be sold as-is.
I would choose an ECU remap from a well-known company for serious performance.

[@TheEduardvideos]

@@HackingCars thank you for the info, i will consider it

[@MakTheSank]

@@HackingCars hey, can you keep the stock exhaust (and maybe even stock filter) and still gain power ? even if it is 10hp , also does it affect engine's reliability?

[@domiresni]

@@MakTheSank Buy a pipercross air filter and catback exhaust system. There you get 10+ hp (i did it), but you should do a remap to get like 180 hp