When a manufacturer designs a new vehicle, they must consider all the differing conditions that it may be subjected to in all regions that it would be sold. This means that instead of optimising the ECU map to deliver the best possible performance or fuel efficiency they must compromise the map, taking into consideration these potential different operating conditions. These include extremes of temperatures and altitudes, sub-standard fuels, different emissions laws and the fact that not all vehicles will be serviced regularly in accordance with manufacturers recommended instructions.
The process of ECU remapping begins by taking a read from the ECU (the brain of the vehicle) of the standard map and adjusting many parameters within this such as fuel pressures, boost pressures, ignition advance and throttle control amongst others, enabling us to release the full potential from the engine. It is a safe process as it is allowing the engine to have the performance it should have had in the first place before the compromises for regions were applied to the standard map. Every engine has it own unique map and by adjusting these we can fine tune the engine characteristics; unleashing much more power and in a lot of cases reduce fuel consumption.
Remapping will not only improve the engines power and torque figures; it will also sharpen the throttle response and widen the available power. This will make the power delivery a lot more linear, which in turn will make the vehicle feel livelier to drive and the engine more flexible. Frequently, the vehicle’s power output is restricted by the manufacturer for no other reason than to ensure that it fits into a class to suit different markets. As a driving enthusiast, you do not need or want such restrictions placed upon your vehicle, so by letting us tune your vehicle you can benefit from the hidden power and torque locked away within your engine management system.
The other main benefit of remapping will be a reduction in fuel consumption. With the extra torque - especially at the bottom of the rev range - you will see a fuel saving as it will require less throttle input to maintain motorway speeds; you can drive in a higher gear at a slower speed; and the additional power is especially useful when fully laden, towing, or on gradients.
Benefits for Turbocharged Diesel Engines
Many see the crop of turbocharged diesels as the future of road cars. These engines offer fantastic potential for low cost tuning without removing any of the benefits of owning and running a turbo powered diesel vehicle, such as reliability, economy and longevity.
After you remap your turbocharged diesel engine, you will enjoy:
Increased horsepower
Increased torque
Better throttle response
Smoother power delivery
Improved fuel economy
Safer overtaking
Benefits for Turbocharged Petrol Engines
Turbocharged petrol engines have always been regarded as the flagship for performance tuning and fun driving. They have much different characteristics to naturally aspirated vehicles, boasting far higher power and torque figures to similar displacement engines. They are perfect for tuning as the ECU also controls the turbo boost pressure control (wastegate).
After you remap your turbocharged petrol engine, you will enjoy:
Increased horsepower
Increased torque
Better throttle response
Smoother power delivery
Safer overtaking
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