Affordable tuning options.....
Discussion
Are there any?
I have a turbo petrol motor in standard tune, I'm planning on fitting a KnN filter soon, but I'm curious as to whether there are any affordable ECU mods that aren't complete crap and/or dangerous for your engine reliability?
I know, I know, you get what you pay for in life, but are there any positive experiences of tuning boxes at the lower end of the market? I'm not looking for mega power, just a modest power increase to make more of the car's potential.
Budget: under £200
I have a turbo petrol motor in standard tune, I'm planning on fitting a KnN filter soon, but I'm curious as to whether there are any affordable ECU mods that aren't complete crap and/or dangerous for your engine reliability?
I know, I know, you get what you pay for in life, but are there any positive experiences of tuning boxes at the lower end of the market? I'm not looking for mega power, just a modest power increase to make more of the car's potential.
Budget: under £200
Sorry I've been "off grid" for the past few hours.
Thanks for all the suggestions, and an interesting side thread regarding the merits of aftermarket filters. I've gone for a panel filter in the existing airbox. I'm aware it won't transform the cars performance, but I am looking to make some basic changes that might play well with an ecu remap. I've thought about the induction kits and cold air feeds etc, but then I'll be blowing a lot more money than I'm comfortable with and making it clear to all that the car is modded. I don't want the engine bay to look at all different (could put off future buyers) and I don't want it to sound like a Max Power Nova with 'Zorst!
I want it to be unassuming and standard looking whilst having a little more poke.
I've responded to Noisey's PM and will wait to here from him on what they can offer.
Some tuners can offer a remap for £200. Whilst other "big brand" type tuners charge closer to £500-600. Why such a big difference; branding, advertising, licensing of the maps? Or is there a noticeable difference in the quality/sophistication of the map?
Thanks for all the suggestions, and an interesting side thread regarding the merits of aftermarket filters. I've gone for a panel filter in the existing airbox. I'm aware it won't transform the cars performance, but I am looking to make some basic changes that might play well with an ecu remap. I've thought about the induction kits and cold air feeds etc, but then I'll be blowing a lot more money than I'm comfortable with and making it clear to all that the car is modded. I don't want the engine bay to look at all different (could put off future buyers) and I don't want it to sound like a Max Power Nova with 'Zorst!
I want it to be unassuming and standard looking whilst having a little more poke.
I've responded to Noisey's PM and will wait to here from him on what they can offer.
Some tuners can offer a remap for £200. Whilst other "big brand" type tuners charge closer to £500-600. Why such a big difference; branding, advertising, licensing of the maps? Or is there a noticeable difference in the quality/sophistication of the map?
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