Ecu Diesel Tuning

[buford_t_justice]

have a look at item number 300048608556 on EBAY.

 

Who dares to be the first to do it DIY style ??

[Guest neil_wiles]

Its only compatable to the PD Bosche ECU no others so its kinda limited.

[JohnR]

Its only compatable to the PD Bosche ECU no others so its kinda limited.

 

??? lots of us have the 1.9TDi (115)'s don't we??

 

Lookis interesting....but am not volunteering to be first. Especially with such comments as:

 

"Backup of the ECU memory is not supported for some of the models listed."

 

How much is a replacement ECU if you screw up??

 

 

Hmmm.....

[buford_t_justice]

This BOSCH ECU quoted is the one we have in the TDI's isn't it?? So, I dare you !! Preferably someone who's car is still under warranty!

 

Then we'll split the cost between us all and before you know a re-map will be costing about

[jwilliams]

Must admit I am tempted to buy one but the KWP2000+ which supports more ecus.

 

Have a look at

 

http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/

 

 

[JohnR]

Must admit I am tempted to buy one but the KWP2000+ which supports more ecus.

 

Have a look at

 

http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/

 

 

[buford_t_justice]

For the VW Diesel users though, we'll just need the cheaper unit, available @

[JohnR]

For the VW Diesel users though, we'll just need the cheaper unit, available @

[jwilliams]

Need to talk jkspoff into giving up a copy of his map as he is very impressed with it.

[Willie Krashitt]

Hmmm, so the magic of the remapping is alive and well. Anyone doing this should really consider why their engine is mapped as it is in the first place - to give good drivability, economy and emissions performance as well as good durability. If a diesel is to give more power, it can only be done by either putting more fuel in and or advancing the timing along with more boost. If you advance the timing, then the result will be more smoke and much higher cylinder pressures. High cylinder pressures will cause at best shorter engine life, at worst, crackec heads and broken con-rods. Increased fuel delivery can be done by either keeping the injector open longer or increasing the fuel pressure. The former sends the exhaust gas temp sky high, the latter knackers your fuel injectors much sooner, as well as washing the oil off the cylinder walls, causing poor starting in the future as the compression goes down. Oil gets contaminated by the blown by fuel as well. High exhaust temp will seriously shorten the turbo life expectancy. Increasing the boost pressure will require much higher turbine speeds which will also shorten the turbo's life. This is why the 90, 115, 130 and 150PS engines all have different injectors and turbochargers to each other.

Add in to this that the GalSharAmbra CV joints aren't the strongest in the world, and that clutch/gearbox will also take a beating, let alone any possible legal consequences then to me, its a definate no-no.

[seatkid]

Where do they get the maps though?????

You can have mine if you like.....

[Andrew T]

Hmmmm, Willie Krashitts writing style seems very similar to another prominent member of the group, don't you think SK? What you're saying makes sense to me. I must admit I didn't know that the 115/130/150 had mechanical differences beyond the Mapping, however I recall that Seat Dealers used to offer a warranted re-chipping of the old 110 up to 130BHP, (and I think the 150 Turbo Petrol up to 180BHP). Surely they wouldn't have done this if they were any question over durability? Also how often is the engine taken to the limit? a few seconds during a full throttle overtaking manoeuvre? Wouldn't there be big safety margins designed into the engine to ensure durability, that could be eaten into occasionally. Saab allows an Over Boost facility, giving about 5% extra torque for a few seconds during overtaking. If you treated your rechip in the same way would it really cause any damage?

[buford_t_justice]

Hmmmm, Willie Krashitts writing style seems very similar to another prominent member of the group, don't you think SK? What you're saying makes sense to me. I must admit I didn't know that the 115/130/150 had mechanical differences beyond the Mapping, however I recall that Seat Dealers used to offer a warranted re-chipping of the old 110 up to 130BHP, (and I think the 150 Turbo Petrol up to 180BHP). Surely they wouldn't have done this if they were any question over durability? Also how often is the engine taken to the limit? a few seconds during a full throttle overtaking manoeuvre? Wouldn't there be big safety margins designed into the engine to ensure durability, that could be eaten into occasionally. Saab allows an Over Boost facility, giving about 5% extra torque for a few seconds during overtaking. If you treated your rechip in the same way would it really cause any damage?

 

 

Who would that be then?? He sounds like a right bundle of laughs !! :blink: :huh:

[seatkid]

Ring....Ring....."Hello Hypermarket Cheapo Insurance, how can I help?"

 

"Er...yes....I've just remapped my Galaxy TDi to 195bhp....can you tell me the extra premium?"

 

"I'm sorry sir, we don't insure modified cars.....you'll have to remove the modification if you want our insurance to remain valid......"

 

"Oh....errr...that's a problem, because I don't have the original mapping data.......surely you ca...."

 

"Sorry sir your insurance has been invalidated....Thankyou for using Hypermarket Cheapo Insurance"..BEEEEEEEEEEEE :blink:

[jwilliams]

When I was insuring this year they had mine listed on their system as a 130 instead of a 115 when they put the correct info in the insurance cost was the same.

 

If tuned to 130 i'm not sure I would see that much of an improvement but don't know what the insurance company would think of 150!

[buford_t_justice]

Need to talk jkspoff into giving up a copy of his map as he is very impressed with it.

 

I'll second that !!

[seatkid]

Speak to Lydanial and see what he thinks of his! :o

 

 

So....let me recap...... 1st you buy a