Question RaceChip Black

[Michael F. Levanduski]

Read a lot of post on the RaceChip Black and find it interesting and thinking about purchasing it. However, have some questions concerning the torque output. Has anyone investigated what the additional torque output has on the drive train (torque convertor, universal joints, & differential). I recall Dodge [dating myself] coming out with 440 hemi six pack (3 deuce carbs) in late '69 it had about 490 ft lbs of torque. The problem was the vehicle's universal joints & differential started failing. This is why I ask if there could be unanticipated consequences. Give me your thoughts/knowledge/experience

 

[Diggerdale]

Read a lot of post on the RaceChip Black and find it interesting and thinking about purchasing it. However, have some questions concerning the torque output. Has anyone investigated what the additional torque output has on the drive train (torque convertor, universal joints, & differential). I recall Dodge [dating myself] coming out with 440 hemi six pack (3 deuce carbs) in late '69 it had about 490 ft lbs of torque. The problem was the vehicle's universal joints & differential started failing. This is why I ask if there could be unanticipated consequences. Give me your thoughts/knowledge/experience

Good question. This has been tossed around in other threads on this forum. I believe Albert Berman was quoted in an interview as saying something like “oh, it can handle more” when asked if there would be a more powerful future version “but there are no plans at this time

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Read a lot of post on the RaceChip Black and find it interesting and thinking about purchasing it. However, have some questions concerning the torque output. Has anyone investigated what the additional torque output has on the drive train (torque convertor, universal joints, & differential). I recall Dodge [dating myself] coming out with 440 hemi six pack (3 deuce carbs) in late '69 it had about 490 ft lbs of torque. The problem was the vehicle's universal joints & differential started failing. This is why I ask if there could be unanticipated consequences. Give me your thoughts/knowledge/experience

Great question and that’s been tossed around on another thread with some guys that really understand tuning weighing in. I believe Peter Shreher was quoted as saying “oh it can handle more” in an interview when asked if there was plans for a more powerful Stinger, “there are no plans right now” is what I believe he said. A lot of guys have taken that to mean it can handle the torque of a tuned engine.

 

[Michael F. Levanduski]

I've had some discussions with Kia Techs about the drive train torque tolerances and it appears that 33% increase in torques is about the safest maximum [still waiting to hear from Kia America Tech]. Based on 33%, for 504 lb-ft hence; the Base RaceChip (+74 = 456) is low risk, Premium is moderate (+111 = 487) and Black is high (+133 = 509). Again, this is on Technicians advise and not engineering data. When I hear from Kia America I'll post additional info.