Why don't manufacturers "Map" their engines

Why don't manufacturers "Map" their engines

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Thankyou4calling

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173 months

Wednesday 21st August 2013
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Loads of Pistonheaders seem to map (re-map) their engine releasing higher BHP and torque figures, improving in gear performance, economy and drivability for a few £100.

Why don't manufacturers just do this at the factory? Surely it'd make sense unless I'm missing something?