What is better to chip or remap?
So, if you're wanting to increase your car's performance and efficiency, and you're driving a car built before 2000 then you will need a chip tune. If you're driving a car after 2000, then you need ECU remapping.
TL;DR. Flash Tuners/Programmers: Reprograms your engine's computer with more aggressive mappings, and generally have multiple mappings available on the unit or to download. In-line Modules/Chips: Sits in-line with the ECU to intercept the signals and modify them to make more power.
Remapping the software and fine-tuning the engine can increase a car's power and torque output, and maximise its overall performance by as much as 35%. We strongly recommend that you only let a qualified specialist remap your car, otherwise you risk damaging the engine.
No. A performance chip does not cause damage to your engine or transmission as it increases the horsepower and torque output. This power is generated mainly by harmlessly adjusting your air/fuel ratio and ignition timing to optimal settings. In fact, a performance chip can even protect your engine from damage.
Are there any downsides to getting your car 'chipped'? Some people are concerned that engine remapping could cause problems with their car. But it shouldn't affect reliability if you use a reputable company. Remapping does put extra strain on an engine, but not a dangerous amount if it's done properly.
Overall, the disadvantages of remapping a car include: Remapping only really benefits turbo engines. There are serious diminishing returns when remapping a non-turbo engine. Engine strain from remapped cars is significantly greater, given the greater speed, power and performance of an engine.
How Much HP Does a Chip Add? Generally, manufacturers claim that their performance chips can give your gasoline engine a performance boost of up to 35 HP. The numbers are even higher for cars with diesel and turbocharged engines.
Having your car tuned is a great way to make it run better and use less gas. Tuning can be expensive, though. Standard options can cost between $50 and $200, but more expensive jobs will cost between $400 and $700.
So, if you're wondering whether performance chips are stackable with tuners, the answer is no. While chips and tuners work well individually, they have lots of areas in their programming that overlap with one another. This can interfere with how each of them performs and even cause damage to your truck in the process.
In many cases, a car's remap can be reversed. So, if you decide you'd rather have the original software installed back on your car, it's easily done. That said, this won't bring back the warranty you've voided.
Do you tell insurance about remap?
Insurers consider remapping as a modification so you must inform them if your car's ECU has been altered. Non-disclosure could invalidate your insurance cover and could result in the refusal of any claim.
Essentially, it is possible to detect remapping but this does not mean that your car manufacturer will check for it when you take your vehicle in to have it serviced or MOT'd.
Performance chips may give you power but will also increase your engine's risk of a power failure. Advertised gains by manufacturers often do not match real-life performance. Installing a performance chip would void an existing warranty on your vehicle.
An engine remap doesn't put any stress on the engine, so it doesn't affect the longevity of it as long as it is done by a garage like AP Autocare who have the equipment and expertise to do it properly and safely.
A Stage 1 Remap increases power and torque while also improving fuel efficiency. Removes flat spots and gives a more responsive drive without compromising reliability.
Depending on the vehicle, the remap normally takes less than 1 hour to complete. 2.
Remaps are a permanent install, and cannot be removed when you sell the vehicle or if you wish to remove it during servicing.
If the remap includes more diesel volume, and hence more combustion, hence more power, and more exhaust gases, then YES, there will be a louder and sweet turbo whistle.
You can expect a 20-30% increase in bhp and torque after a remap. This extra performance is accessible across the rev range, particularly at low revs and in the mid-range. A typical 30-70mph run will be reduced by 1.5-2 seconds, and your car will pull better at higher speeds.
Remapping a car changes the manufacturer's default settings and software on the ECU, replacing it with new software which can be tweaked and customised to the owner's specifications (within legal limitations).
Does a remap increase 0 60?
From our experience, on cars that are up to 2.0-litres (turbocharged or not), you can expect a stock 0 – 62mph time to be beaten in a remapped car by 0.2 seconds.
Along with part modifications, a performance chip tuning is a must-get. Performance chip tuning isn't meant to give your vehicle any superpowers; instead, it unlocks the performance potential of the automobile that the manufacturer left on the table.
You can expect a 20-30% increase in bhp and torque after a remap. This extra performance is accessible across the rev range, particularly at low revs and in the mid-range. A typical 30-70mph run will be reduced by 1.5-2 seconds, and your car will pull better at higher speeds.
An obvious question that most people ask about our ECU remapping service is “Will it damage my engine?” The short answer is No!
Can you tell if a car has been remapped? Unless you've actually arranged for your car to be remapped, it would be difficult to know if it already has been. However, you could look out for a sticker that engineers often display on cars to show they have been remapped.