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2001 - Volume #25, Issue #4, Page #41

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"Power Chip" Boosts Deere Engine Horsepower

In the last issue of FARM SHOW we reported on a new "Power Box" that's said to boost Deere engine horsepower. After the story ran we heard about a similar but less expensive power booster.
  The Schlagel "Power Chip" works on Deere 7.6L and 8.1L electronically-controlled diesel enignes, which are found on 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9100 tractors and 10 series tractors and 9000 series combines with Bosch fuel injection systems. The engines are also found in cotton pickers and other self-propelled machinery.
  The Power Chip plugs into the existing wiring harness at the fuel pump, electronically boosting output of the injector pump. It's just like cranking up the fuel pump on an older, non-electronic engine, say farmers who've tried it.
  Six models are available, says Dave Zimmerer, Schlagel Mfg. "They're designed to boost horsepower by 10, 20, or 30 percent on 8.1-liter and 7.6-liter engines. Power chips can be used for more than one engine as long as the engine size is the same. For example, a Deere 8300 and 8400 will take the same power chip if the engine size is the same. This is also true with the Deere 9000 series combines. The chips will not function when installed on the wrong size engine."
  The Power Chip installs quickly and easily, says Zimmerer. "All you do is plug it into the existing wiring coming from the injection pump and attach it to an existing fastener. As a result, you can boost the horsepower when you need it the most and simply remove it when the extra power is not needed. The chip does not show up on tractor diagnostics and will not bring up malfunction codes when the tractor is scanned."
  Sells for $400 plus $10 S&H. Comes with a 30-day limited warranty. The Power Chip is not endorsed by Deere & Co. and may void warranties.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Schlagel Mfg., Rt. 1, Box 155C, Torrington, Wyo. 82240 (ph 888 889-1504 or 307 532-4451; fax 307 532-8994; E-mail: schlagel@prairieweb.com; Website: www.schlagel.net).

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"Power Chip" Boosts Deere Engine Horsepower ENGINES Engines 25-4-41 In the last issue of FARM SHOW we reported on a new "Power Box" that's said to boost Deere engine horsepower. After the story ran we heard about a similar but less expensive power booster. The Schlagel "Power Chip" works on Deere 7.6L and 8.1L electronically-controlled diesel enignes, which are found on 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9100 tractors and 10 series tractors and 9000 series combines with Bosch fuel injection systems. The engines are also found in cotton pickers and other self-propelled machinery. The Power Chip plugs into the existing wiring harness at the fuel pump, electronically boosting output of the injector pump. It's just like cranking up the fuel pump on an older, non-electronic engine, say farmers who've tried it. Six models are available, says Dave Zimmerer, Schlagel Mfg. "They're designed to boost horsepower by 10, 20, or 30 percent on 8.1-liter and 7.6-liter engines. Power chips can be used for more than one engine as long as the engine size is the same. For example, a Deere 8300 and 8400 will take the same power chip if the engine size is the same. This is also true with the Deere 9000 series combines. The chips will not function when installed on the wrong size engine." The Power Chip installs quickly and easily, says Zimmerer. "All you do is plug it into the existing wiring coming from the injection pump and attach it to an existing fastener. As a result, you can boost the horsepower when you need it the most and simply remove it when the extra power is not needed. The chip does not show up on tractor diagnostics and will not bring up malfunction codes when the tractor is scanned." Sells for $400 plus $10 S&H. Comes with a 30-day limited warranty. The Power Chip is not endorsed by Deere & Co. and may void warranties. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Schlagel Mfg., Rt. 1, Box 155C, Torrington, Wyo. 82240 (ph 888 889-1504 or 307 532-4451; fax 307 532-8994; E-mail: schlagel@prairieweb.com; Website: www.schlagel.net).

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