Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp — Stage 1 file (+10 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp
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Chip tuning for Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp ECU
Chevrolet Captiva (2006) 3.2i v6 230 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the General Motors group (США, 1911). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 230 to 240 hp (+10 hp, +4%) and torque from 297 to 310 Nm (+13 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Delco E39, Bosch ME9.6.1. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. A petrol engine built in 2006 — the era before widespread firmware encryption, OBD flash without complications.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp boosts engine output by 10 hp: from 230 to 240 hp. Torque rises from 297 to 310 Nm (+13 Nm).
What changes in the Chevrolet Captiva ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +10 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the powerful Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp?
Stage 1 on the powerful Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp?
Stage 2 for the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
How many ECU variants does the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp have?
The Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp has 2 ECU variants: Delco E39, Bosch ME9.6.1. Before flashing you need to read the specific unit — calibration is done for the exact hardware/software.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Chevrolet Captiva?
Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Captiva voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Chevrolet Captiva — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Captiva?
The original Chevrolet Captiva ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2i v6 230 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.