J J London.
JK Woking.
James - Chertsey
S.G - Weybridge
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visit our new ECU remapping and Chip Tuning FAQ
Chip tuning refers to changing or modifying an EPROM chip in a car's or other vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU) to achieve better performance, whether it be more power, cleaner emissions, or better fuel economy.
This was done with early engine computers in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, the term chip tuning can be misleading, as people will often use it to describe ECU tuning that does not involve swapping the chip. These days we can tune a modern ECU by simply updating its software through a standard interface, such as the cars diagnostics ports. This procedure is commonly referred to as engine or ECU tuning.
As technology has advanced, so has the electronics that go into cars. The ECU in a modern automobile, together with advanced engine technology, makes it possible to control many aspects of the engine's operation, such as spark timing and fuel injection. The ECU may also control electronic throttle control (drive-by-wire), valve timing, boost control (in turbocharged engines), ABS, the automatic transmission, and the electronic stability control system.
One of the many ways of tuning a modern ECU is by adjusting the ignition timing advance. Higher timing may result in higher performance. However, to cope with advanced timing, one must run high-octane gasoline to avoid pre-ignition detonation or pinging. Manufacturers design for a specific timing and this may limit performance accordingly.
In addition, changing fuel maps to coincide with the stoichiometric ratio for gasoline combustion may also develop an increase in performance. Most manufactures tune for optimum emissions and fuel economy purposes which can limit performance.
This is where we come in. We will individually tune your ECU to give maximum power from the fuel you supply your car with. This will not affect your average low-speed MPG, in fact it will in most cases improve your MPG.
Another reason to change your ECU map is if there are engine, intake, or exhaust modifications to your car. These "bolt-on" modifications alter the way that the engine flows, often causing the air to fuel ratio to change. Without re-mapping the fuel tables, some of the performance gains from the modifications may not be maximised.
A common misconception is that the ECU can be tuned to provide different power maps optimized for different driving courses (e.g. race tracks). In fact, once the ECU is tuned for optimal torque at all RPM ranges, there is no reason to "de-tune" the ECU for any RPM. A poorly tuned ECU can result in decreased performance, driveability, and may even cause engine damage; this is why all our programs are road tested thoroughly.
Some Companies may claim their Chips are ‘SUPER’.
Our Chips(Re-Maps) are ‘SUPERIOR’
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We can now De-limit:
Nissan 350z, Nissan Skyline.
Mazda RX8
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| The GTI Golf develops some serious power after
this remap. A big surge in low down torque can be expected as
well as an improvement in MPG when driven carefully! When timed,
this car was almost 2 seconds quicker than the standard car. |
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| When tuned, the RS6 becomes an
absolute monster….. Big power coupled with large amounts
of torque make this car a beast. When tuned and de-limited you
have the potential to get very close to the 200mph mark!!…ridiculous
for an estate car. |
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| The programmers have spent a lot
of time developing the programs for the VXR… Special consideration
was required when dealing with the already ample torque on the
front wheels. A large gain in BHP and NM was still extracted
from the factory ECU and has been fully road-tested. |
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| At last the Chrysler 300c tune
is complete….. This car has some serious potential, after
the remap all You have to do is smile and enjoy. |
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| The VW transporter is another
great example of a great engine not used to its full potential.
A surge in low down torque can be expected as well as a massive
BHP gain! When tuned correctly the power is unleashed to its
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T: +44 (0)1932 332145
email: info@cartronics.co.uk