Vehicles listed by % increase in BHP after ECU remap?
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Is there an accessible, hopefully definitive list of makes, models of vehicles which shows their typical percentage increase in BHP and torque after an ECU remap?
Obviously, I can type in a specific make and model, or even a registration number, on any number of websites to get the gains for that particular vehicle. But it would be much easier if I could see all popular and current makes and models (in the UK at least) as a list, spreadsheet or whatever.
That way I could make an informed decision about my next car/van, taking into account its potential for improved performance and drivability?
Cheers for any suggestions
Obviously, I can type in a specific make and model, or even a registration number, on any number of websites to get the gains for that particular vehicle. But it would be much easier if I could see all popular and current makes and models (in the UK at least) as a list, spreadsheet or whatever.
That way I could make an informed decision about my next car/van, taking into account its potential for improved performance and drivability?
Cheers for any suggestions
Most of the big tuners have a search function that shows you the potential of each car that they tune.
As an example:
https://www.celtictuning.co.uk/
As an example:
https://www.celtictuning.co.uk/
lone_gunman said:
Is there an accessible, hopefully definitive list of makes, models of vehicles which shows their typical percentage increase in BHP and torque after an ECU remap?
Obviously, I can type in a specific make and model, or even a registration number, on any number of websites to get the gains for that particular vehicle. But it would be much easier if I could see all popular and current makes and models (in the UK at least) as a list, spreadsheet or whatever.
That way I could make an informed decision about my next car/van, taking into account its potential for improved performance and drivability?
Cheers for any suggestions
Are you looking for what cars see the most gains from a remap ?Obviously, I can type in a specific make and model, or even a registration number, on any number of websites to get the gains for that particular vehicle. But it would be much easier if I could see all popular and current makes and models (in the UK at least) as a list, spreadsheet or whatever.
That way I could make an informed decision about my next car/van, taking into account its potential for improved performance and drivability?
Cheers for any suggestions
If so, i would say the x35i BMW N54 N55 306hp variants - 306 to 380 with a stage 1 map, great sound too
If we're going for best percentage gains, isn't there a povvo 1er that can have more or less double the BHP due to the hardware being identical to a much more powerful variant?
I'd also suggest the 2.8T z28nel used by Vauxhall is a notable mention; the 227bhp variant could be remapped to 300bhp, as the hardware was identical to the 280bhp version in VXR and Aero products.
I'd also suggest the 2.8T z28nel used by Vauxhall is a notable mention; the 227bhp variant could be remapped to 300bhp, as the hardware was identical to the 280bhp version in VXR and Aero products.
Truckosaurus said:
Most bang-for-buck remap is probably one of the de-tuned BMW 2-litre petrol or diesels (eg. 116d goes from 114bhp to 179bhp according to the Celtic website)
Its probably the 2.0tdi found in most VW's from vans to luxury saloons, 75bhp to around 190bhp for a simple remap, 155% increase.HustleRussell said:
What is the value of knowing the BHP and torque increase without any other supporting info? You cannot judge tuning work by the figures.
With respect, I didn't say I was looking only for the BHP and torque figures, what I said was that it would enable me to "...make an informed decision about my next car/van, taking into account its potential for improved performance and drivability?"donkmeister said:
If we're going for best percentage gains, isn't there a povvo 1er that can have more or less double the BHP due to the hardware being identical to a much more powerful variant?
I'd also suggest the 2.8T z28nel used by Vauxhall is a notable mention; the 227bhp variant could be remapped to 300bhp, as the hardware was identical to the 280bhp version in VXR and Aero products.
Be careful with this though. Just because an engine is apparently the same doesn't mean that it is. I'd also suggest the 2.8T z28nel used by Vauxhall is a notable mention; the 227bhp variant could be remapped to 300bhp, as the hardware was identical to the 280bhp version in VXR and Aero products.
Take the venerable VW EA888 2.0. Fitted to both the Golf GTI and the Golf R. Completely identical engine, apart from the pistons, the cylinder head, the injectors, the turbocharger and the lubrication.
I've read in several places that BMW use different grades of pistons for the different power levels too.
legless said:
I've read in several places that BMW use different grades of pistons for the different power levels too.
I am sure your correct, I seem to remember from a thread on here with the guy that melted a piston after a remap it was discussed along with the lack of piston cooling jets on the lower power versions.
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