PlugNGO Throttle Controller

[JAFO]

Has anyone tried one of these PlugNGO Throttle Controller for their D22?

Are they worth it?

I have a 2011 2.5TD and generally don't have an issue with it's power output till I start towing my Jayco Camper, which is currently about 4 or 5 times a year. Have asked around a couple of local Diesel Chip suppliers and they have tried to sway me away from installing a diesel chip due to pushing the limits with regards to excessive smoke issues, with one supplier suggesting the use of a Throttle Controller instead.

So, has anyone tried one of these PlugNGO Throttle Controller which only appeared on the market about 6 months or so ago, your thoughts etc.

 

[Navmania]

Hi mate. A throttle controller wont give you anymore power output but it will give you better throttle response. If you chip you Nav properly you won't have any problems. I have just ordered and should have by Monday a steinbauer chip and I will still fit a throttle controller in the future. I tow a jayco as well and know how it slows a Navara down that's for sure. Don't shy away from a chip. It's the tune that makes the difference between an unreliable engine and a reliable powerful one. I say do both.
Cheers.

 

[nathand22]

You can win one in our MUSTER RAFFLE! our sponsor Berrima Deisel have kindly donated one.

 

[BlueMutt]

I tow a tool trailer to work most days and was frustrated with to lack of power until recently. I can't comment on the throttle controller, but my experience with chipping has been great.
I found it's all to do with the combination of other parts you run with it and the tuning.
I am lucky enough to have a friend with a new dyno who was more than happy to spend time on my ute.
I went with a 3" exhaust, boost controller and a second hand fuel rail pressure chip. I also fitted boost and exhaust temp gauge.
Dyno runs on standard boost of 15psi up to 19psi and maps from 7 to 11 out of 15 were recorded before it was set. The air/fuel ratio ended up at about 20:1 at WOT.
This gave almost 200MN more torque and near 30KW more power with no smoke.
Economy is improved and drivability is now great.
Good luck.

 

[RustyNav09]

Bluemutt any info on what chip, setting and boost you are running. Also would this mate of yours be Brisbane based? As I am hunting a closer dyno tuner for my rig.

As for towing I don't do a lot of it but I don't think I would enjoy towing without my exhaust, chip, boost controller combo.

Rusty

 

[BlueMutt]

Rusty, it's a Chipit chip, running on setting 10 and 19psi with a Nissan air filter.
As for the dyno, it's in NE Vic.

 

[longy509]

Rusty, it's a Chipit chip, running on setting 10 and 19psi with a Nissan air filter.
As for the dyno, it's in NE Vic.

are you in a d40 or d22 my D40 puffs heaps of smoke if i set the chip to anything over tune 5

 

[camo.b]

are you in a d40 or d22 my D40 puffs heaps of smoke if i set the chip to anything over tune 5

Mine bellows smoke on tune 5 during spoolup...its almost amazing to watch

 

[RustyNav09]

Ok thanks mate. Mine chews the fuel anything past tune 6 on my 22. Also running 19psi at tune 6 with kn filter

 

[BlueMutt]

Rusty, have you had it on the dyno yet?
Mine D22 likes a drink if I drive it hard, but if I keep it between 2k and 3k and ease the throttle on through the gears it 's great.
Under 2k and on spool up it likes to have a puff.

 

[camo.b]

Ill take a video of mine soon...