BOV on a stock computer. Stalling?
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Dear all,
I am thinking of getting an ECU plug in tuning mod, which sits on top of the stock computer settings.
This would provide a lot more boost and BHP (+50ish) for the car.
To minimise damage to the turbo from back pressure I was thinking of getting a BOV,
However, I have read that doing this can cause stalling when paired with a stock ECU mapping.
I was wondering whether this is likely to be the case when coupled with such a mod as the one i'm planning on getting.
Anyone had this experience?
Car is a Peugeot 207 gti.
Cheers,
Benjamin
I am thinking of getting an ECU plug in tuning mod, which sits on top of the stock computer settings.
This would provide a lot more boost and BHP (+50ish) for the car.
To minimise damage to the turbo from back pressure I was thinking of getting a BOV,
However, I have read that doing this can cause stalling when paired with a stock ECU mapping.
I was wondering whether this is likely to be the case when coupled with such a mod as the one i'm planning on getting.
Anyone had this experience?
Car is a Peugeot 207 gti.
Cheers,
Benjamin
hi mate
thanks for reply
as far as im aware my car has a recirculation valve. I was considering changing to a vent to atmosphere valve, but apparently they can cause your engine to run fuel rich and even stall cars a lot. Was wondering if this really was a big issue?
Don't like the idea of my car running fuel rich either
Can I ask why you're so against the tuning chips? I have read some really positive reviews of people having great success with them on really nice cars. I understand you have more control over the engine with an actual remap, but the main tuner in this area seems to have a really variable track record. Have read some horror stories of irreparable damage being done to peoples cars so I didnt want to risk it. This seemed to have the best of both worlds, changing the power curve of the car, providing more torque at the bottom end and increasing BHP without the risks of permanently altering the ECU. Plus, you get a 2 year engine warranty with it, although I haven't read the small print.
I appreciate the +50 figure is probably a load of crap but if I even got 25bhp with more torque from it that would be ok.
Interested in peoples thoughts
thanks for reply
as far as im aware my car has a recirculation valve. I was considering changing to a vent to atmosphere valve, but apparently they can cause your engine to run fuel rich and even stall cars a lot. Was wondering if this really was a big issue?
Don't like the idea of my car running fuel rich either
Can I ask why you're so against the tuning chips? I have read some really positive reviews of people having great success with them on really nice cars. I understand you have more control over the engine with an actual remap, but the main tuner in this area seems to have a really variable track record. Have read some horror stories of irreparable damage being done to peoples cars so I didnt want to risk it. This seemed to have the best of both worlds, changing the power curve of the car, providing more torque at the bottom end and increasing BHP without the risks of permanently altering the ECU. Plus, you get a 2 year engine warranty with it, although I haven't read the small print.
I appreciate the +50 figure is probably a load of crap but if I even got 25bhp with more torque from it that would be ok.
Interested in peoples thoughts
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