ECU (Chip) for 2018 SXT

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  1. MattP

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    I just got a 2018 SXT V6 3.6L and am looking for an ECU to boost HP a little bit. Yes, I know, I should have gotten a Scat Pack/V8, but I had to get a cheap, new ride. Motorcycle crash, broken neck, need a cheap car now, yada, yada.

    I’d like to chip the SXT, but can’t find anything that appears legit for the 2018. Does anyone happen to have any advice?

    Cheers.
     
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    Thanks. I called Diablosport, they do not make an ECU for the 2018 yet.
     
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    you dont need a new ECU, use the one you got with the tuner they provide. a chip really isnt going to do a dang thing for you.
     
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    Perhaps you misunderstood, Diablosport DOES NOT support the 2018 challenger yet. At all.
     
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    give them time, they will get a handle on it, they always do. just takes time to get one in and they can do their magic on them. I just would not trust using a chip in the ECM. waste of money.
     
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    I'm not planning on using an actual chip, it's a figure of speech. I'm very well aware the tuner flashes the ECU with tunes, preloaded or customized.

    Thanks for the advice.