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MTH vs. Superchips Bluefin...which is better???

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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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MTH vs. Superchips Bluefin...which is better???

Well I have done a LOT of research on the two and have read lots of comments, but I am actually getting ready to invest in one of them so I want to hear everyone's thoughts and personal experience with the two.

I have a 2003 MC NON-S, 5spd, aftermarket intake and exhaust. I plan on adding a header as well.

MTH vs. Bluefin
I want to know:
Problems
Positives
Quality
Best customer service
Best performance throughout the powerband
Which one performs better with basic bolt on mods
And whatever else you can think of

Personal dyno results are nice too

As far as price goes, it looks like the MTH will be $195 for the standard file and renting the data cable. I got a quote for $360 shipped for the Bluefin.

Thanks in advance,
Jesse
 
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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Here's a post from a few weeks ago (post#6 has some performance data).

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...885#post880885

I've also noted that part throttle accelleration seems smoother throttle
in the 2K-4K range compared to OEM.
I'll have to wait a couple more tanks before I have any useful data
about gas milage, but don't expect any big changes there.

My cooper has an intake, magnecor wires and iridium plugs, but is otherwise stock.
I don't have a laptop, so the Bluefin was more appealing to me than MTH.

I paid a bit more for mine ($262 GBP = $465 USD with shipping).
Who's selling the Bluefin for $360 with shipping?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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That is the price Lohen on Mini2 quoted me.......292.?? euros which converted to around $360 us.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Check if the quote was for Euros or Pounds, substantial difference in xchange rate.
I bought mine from Lohen, part of a group buy. 10% off the usual 299 GBP (including VAT)
and since there's no VAT for a US sale, another 18% came off,
and about 30 GBP was added for shipping.

262 GBP is about $465 USD.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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We must be using a different exchange rate table cause when I did it it said that 292. euro was like $360 us.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:57 AM
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292 euro (€) is $360 (at least today it is).
292 GBP (₤) (Great Britain Pounds) is $520.
 
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