Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp — Stage 1 file (+30 hp)

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Chip tuning for Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp ECU

Chevrolet Equinox (2017 - III) 1.5T 170 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the General Motors group (США, 1911). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 170 to 200 hp (+30 hp, +18%) and torque from 275 to 350 Nm (+75 Nm). ECU — Delco E80. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. A petrol engine built in 2017 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.

The Camaro and Corvette are Chevrolet's iconic muscle and sports cars. The Silverado is Chevrolet's flagship pickup. Chevrolet shares platforms with GMC, Cadillac and Buick within GM. Chevrolet 2.0 / 1.4 Turbo are mainstream turbo engines for saloons and compacts. Mid-range Chevrolet turbo petrol engines are a mainstream Stage 1 subject. The LT-series V8 is the modern LS replacement, fitted to Camaro/Corvette/Silverado.

Stage 1 on turbo Chevy engines delivers a noticeable gain. LS-swap is an industry of its own (Chevy LS engines into any car). HP Tuners is the primary tool for Chevrolet/GM in the US. Mid-range Chevrolet models are a mainstream chip tuning subject.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the power of the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp increase after Stage 1?

Stage 1 for the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp adds +30 hp — power increases from 170 to 200 hp (+18%). Torque rises from 275 to 350 Nm (+75 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp include?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Chevrolet Equinox with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +30 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp?

A remap of the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp is safe — the factory calibration in this mid-range class is conservative, leaving genuine headroom for Stage 1 with no hardware changes.

What is Stage 2 for the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp?

Stage 2 for the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 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.

What ECU platform does the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp use?

The Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp is fitted with the Delco E80 ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.

Does the factory warranty of the Chevrolet Equinox remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Chevrolet Equinox, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.

How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Chevrolet Equinox?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Chevrolet Equinox. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.

How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Chevrolet Equinox?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp cost?

The remap price for the Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T 170 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 01.09.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno