Engine re-mapping

adikia replied on 06/03/2018 20:48

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Posted on 06/03/2018 20:48

Has any member had a diesel engine re-mapped, and if so was it worth it?

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indoors replied on 10/03/2018 18:22

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Posted on 10/03/2018 18:22

Read the question again then Tinny.

He wasn't asking for the opinions of people that hadn't made this very worthwhile ( if done correctly ) modification to their vehicles.

I as stated have had this mod' on a Sorento after taking advice of many on the owners Forum, it certainly helped the engine run smoother and got rid of the injector rattle. I fitted one to my new Toyota Hilux finding although an excellent towcar it was not happy and stay in top gear ( auto ) at less than 70 mph when towing caravan. It will now cruise happily at 60 mph @ 1800 rpm in top gear all day. https://www.steinbauer.cc/gb/

Happy caravanning.

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Tinwheeler replied on 10/03/2018 18:40

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Posted on 10/03/2018 18:40

Does that preclude me from taking an interest and asking questions? Is there a new clause to that effect in the guidelines?

But I’m glad you're happy with your modification.

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EmilysDad replied on 10/03/2018 19:04

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Posted on 10/03/2018 12:00 by Metheven

After market tuning and modifying of vehicles comes with responsibility, if you do not let your insurance company know there is the chance of the policy being declared invalid. If that is the case, where does another driver stand if you hit their car and you are at fault, you are illegal and irresponsible.

I had a Bluefin remap on a previous car, the Aisin gearbox (widely fitted on a lot of cars) had a max rating of 440Nm and my car as standard developed 420Nm. The auto gearbox module would not allow additional torque to be used and the mapping took that into account.

I wonder how many tuning maps/boxes allow for the transmission components when fitted.

Posted on 10/03/2018 19:04

The other driver or 3rd party would be paid out ..... but you wouldn't

replied on 10/03/2018 19:44

Posted on 10/03/2018 19:44

You could however be sued for repayment in some cases

Oscarmax replied on 10/03/2018 20:16

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Posted on 10/03/2018 20:16

I cannot believe some one on a open forum would opening declare they are driving a vehicle on the public highway without legal insurance?

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EmilysDad replied on 10/03/2018 21:25

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Posted on 10/03/2018 20:16 by Oscarmax

I cannot believe some one on a open forum would opening declare they are driving a vehicle on the public highway without legal insurance?

Posted on 10/03/2018 21:25

What ..... where .... who declared that? 🤔

Metheven replied on 10/03/2018 23:19

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Posted on 10/03/2018 16:56 by indoors

Was this not the OP's Question ?, as to whether others disagree with the fitting of is up to the person concerned. Too many policing other drivers. the motorways are full of them in the outer lanes during average speed camera area's when there's bu99er all in the nearside lanes.

Posted on 10/03/2018 23:19

Too many attempting to police forums also, as with all threads the subject matter widens as the posts come in.

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lornalou1 replied on 12/03/2018 09:11

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Posted on 12/03/2018 09:11

I sent an email to lunar about their motorhomes and the Renault engine as you can upgrade from 130ps to 145ps at a cost of £1299. here is the reply I received today.

The Renault 145ps engine upgrade is a remap by Renault of the same engine.

so even the manufacturers do it.