What Remapping a vehicle ECU can do for Performance

We’ve supplied thousands of remaps and we have the knowledge to determine the right time to remap your car. This means that we know ECU reconfiguration can bring many advantages. However, it probably shouldn’t surprise you that a remapping company will tell you this. It’s a matter of whether remapping worth it for you?

In contrast to our competition We believe that it’s essential for our customers to be able to make an informed choice. That’s why we’ve put together this blog in order to figure out if an upgrade is worthwhile for you.

Checklist

Do you know how many miles has your vehicle completed?

If your car has done over 150,000 miles, then there’s a possibility that a remap will not be worth it. Although you’ll see power gains in terms of torque and horsepower however, at this point in its lifespan the car will have lost much of the power it had initially. This means that the power gains you get from the remap you’ve made may not be enough to reach what was originally intended for the vehicle.

When was your car made?

Not every car has an OBD port to plug into This can make changing the ECU extremely difficult. While every modern vehicle will come with one, this is not true for vehicles made prior to 2000.

Are you still in the warranty from the manufacturer?

If you remap your vehicle and you are still in the manufacturer’s warranty, the remap might not be the right choice for you. If there is an electronics fault, the first step by the manufacturer of the vehicle is to query the ECU so they’ll detect the change. That means that the warranty will be voided.

If you can recall, has your car ever been subjected to a remap , or any other tuning done to it previously?

If your vehicle has had an earlier remap or modifications to it, it is not possible to modify it. This is because we do not know what the previous remaps or modifications may have resulted in which means the possibility of things going wrong is higher.

Pros

Dead spots at acceleration decreased.

The biggest advantage of a remap it smooths out dead spots in your vehicle’s power curve. This means you’ll have the immediate response whenever you step on the gas. This will make driving more pleasurable and safer, in case you’ve experienced of dead spots in an acceleration curve we couldn’t not recommend a remap highly enough!

Increased power

Getting a remap will increase the amount of horsepower you can get from the engine, while remaining within safe margins. The manufacturers of automobiles deliberately tune their engines for marketing purposes, allowing them to create a range of differently powered models of the same vehicle. Our remap will simply allow the vehicle to access the power that manufacturers have locked up to unleash the full potential of the engine.

More torque

Not only will the horsepower of your vehicle grow, but so will the torque. That’s where you’ll experience the biggest improvements. By increasing torque, the frequency of gear changes will be decreased and your car will experience a faster acceleration. Combined with the removal of dead spots and the increasing BHP numbers, it’ll feel like a far smoother and more enjoyable driving experience.

Fuel efficiency is improved

Remaps can result in an increase in fuel efficiency, provided you don’t alter your general driving style. This is because, due to the decrease in required gear changes, the vehicle will be able to sustain more efficient transfers of energy through the combustion of fuel.
Cons

Can increase strain on your vehicle.

Particularly for older vehicles The increase in power and torque could cause issues with the drive train. This is due to the increased values are putting more tension on the vehicle and also increase the speed of wear and tear on parts. down.

Some companies are already tuned to their vehicles

Certain vehicles are already tuned, such as Hondas. This means that the remap could only boost the power that is available to your vehicle by a small amount, meaning an upgrade isn’t worth it for the vehicle.

In certain vehicles it is a risk

The majority of cars cannot be changed via an OBD port. This means that the ECU, the brain of your car, must be removed and physically modified. This can be done safely in a clean environment, however, when you’re in the open like our crew, it’s not a wise decision.

We hope that this guide and guide has provided you with the information you need to determine if a redesign is worthwhile for you. If you have any concerns or need to learn more about the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.