Yet again, we have another failing EGR system, this time on a 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2, 2.2 160bhp engine.
Although this engine in question done 83,000 miles, it was quite clogged up, and pulling out at junctions did take a delay or two.
Despite what everyone says, when an EGR system is severlly blocked, you can not just write a new map, with the egr system disabled, as it will remain stuck open and not shut. Hence you need to manually block these as well.
What is an EGR?
EGR” stands for exhaust gas recirculation. When engine combustion temperatures near 2500°F, the formation of smog-producing nitrogen oxides (NOx) increases. Exhaust, however, is mostly composed of carbon dioxide (CO2), which does not burn. The function of the EGR valve is to recirculate small amounts of exhaust back into the combustion chambers of the engine in order to decrease the combustion temperature, thereby reducing the formation of smog-producing nitrogen oxides.
Its this build up of carbon that promotes failure of these items. Add to that the cost to customers to is not cheap either.
Once the EGR is blanked off mechaincally we can then set about tuning it properly, with egr function deleted, written into the new map.
standard power output is 157bhp and 295lb ft.
Stage 1 power will be
200bhp and 369lb ft.
MPG is a massive improvement of 15% so far on like for like driving.
Again proving that the cost of the remap will be paid for within the year, subject annual mileage.
Tuning Emporium your one stop shop for tuning requirements, not just content
on offering remaps, Tuning Emporium aim to offer a little more than just
flashing of the ECU:
* From ECU remapping
* EGR delete kits
* Tuning Boxes
* DSG tuning
* Hybrid Turbo’s
*Smaller Supercharger Pulleys
*Uprated intercoolers
*Silicone hose sets
*Full induction kits
*Sports exhaust systems from Scorpion and Milltek
*Uprated clutches
*Sports suspension
*Upgraded brakes
*Vehicle trackers
Contact us for more details:
info@tuningemporium.com
Had the pleasure of helping out a local garage with a Ford Ranger 3.2 5 cyinder, customer will be doing a lot of towing so wanted some extra bhp and lb ft to help.
Standard tune these engines produce 197bhp and 347 lb ft.
After a stage 1 tune these produce
243bhp and 400 lbft.
This is still a safe limit on the drivetrain, and imrpoves mid range power quite a bit now!
For all your tuning requirements
Tuning Emporium your one stop shop for tuning requirements, not just content
on offering remaps, Tuning Emporium aim to offer a little more than just
flashing of the ECU:
New services, to include a full vehicle customisation, not just engine tuning but vehicle interior upgrades.
Business as usual so if you need any further information:
Tuning Emporium your one stop shop for tuning requirements, not just content
on offering remaps, Tuning Emporium aim to offer a little more than just
flashing of the ECU:
* From ECU remapping
* EGR delete kits
* Tuning Boxes
* DSG tuning
* Hybrid Turbo’s
*Smaller Supercharger Pulleys
*Uprated intercoolers
*Silicone hose sets
*Full induction kits
*Sports exhaust systems from Scorpion and Milltek
*Uprated clutches
*Sports suspension
*Upgraded brakes
*Vehicle trackers
We continuously invest in up to date professional equipment.
From cars tuned for road or track applications to light commercials, trucks,
agricultural & even marine engines we can provide a solution to meet your
needs.
By careful recalibration of the engine management system we can increase
drivability with no detriment to reliability.
We are more than just your average chiptuning company as we develop our
software in-house whilst at the same time working with some of the best tuning
houses from across Europe we have ultimate flexibility in both the range of
vehicles that we tune and to be able to provide the customer with the very best
solution for their needs
Contact us for more details:
info@tuningemporium.com
Had a great example of a Mark 1 Range Rover Sport 4.2 supercharged in for a remap recently.
Although we could have fitted it, the engine already had a 10%supercharger pulley upgrade on it.
Range Rover supercharged pulley upgrade
Despite been such a heavy vehicle we knew that the engine could have more power extraced from it.
Range Rover supercharged pulley upgrade
Standard power is 395bhp.
In tuned form it should now be 470bhp 🙂
Tuning Emporium your one stop shop for tuning requirements, not just content on offering remaps, Tuning Emporium aim to offer a little more than just flashing of the ECU:
* From ECU remapping
* EGR delete kits
* Tuning Boxes (ideal for vehicles under warranty)
* DSG tuning
* Hybrid Turbo’s
*Smaller Supercharger Pulleys
*Uprated intercoolers
*Silicone hose sets
*Full induction kits
*Sports exhaust systems from Scorpion and Milltek
*Uprated clutches
*Sports suspension
*Upgraded brakes
*Vehicle trackers
Full up to date professional Tuning Equipment and diagnostic software.
As part of the remapping process Tuning Emporium can also offer (subject to vehicle and modifications) a variety of extras too, these include:
stages 1 to 4 of remapping
EGR delete
DPF solutions
Specific diagnostic trouble code delete
Pop and bang
Luanch control
Multi map Switiching
DSG tuning
BMW gearbox tuning
Hard rev cut
no lift shift
stop start deactivation
Speed limiter disable
rev limiter removal
Ad blue disable
Terms and conditions apply.
What is remapping?
Engine remapping has become increasingly popular in recent years, as drivers become more familiar with the little black boxes that control their cars vital functions, and more aware of the opportunities to ‘tweak’ the settings.
The process used to be called chipping, as it literally meant swapping a microchip in your car’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with a modified version. Nowadays the black art has advanced to the point where home-brewed engine remapping software is available to download from various internet groups for brave and/or tech-savvy home-tuners who like to experiment. We’d never recommend that route, as unsurprisingly there’s a significant risk of causing expensive engine damage if a remap is not done properly.
So for most people an engine remap involves a trip to a local specialist Like Tuning Emporium, where we can overwrite your factory engine settings via a laptop, directly into your car’s OBD port, or we can tune your ecu on the bench.
There are two primary reasons for wanting a remap, and they’re called power and torque. When your car left the factory there’s a very good chance its performance was deliberately muted in order to meet product planning objectives or economy and efficiency targets.
These days the power and performance of most cars is limited, not by any particular mechanical factor, but by the software running in the engine control unit (ECU).
Computer algorithms running behind the scenes while you’re driving a modern car affect all sorts of parameters, such as ignition timing, air/fuel ratio and turbocharging boost pressure.
So if you want greater performance and pulling power from your car, or alternatively if you’re seeking mpg improvements, the first place to look is the little black box under the bonnet. Here at Tuning Emporium, we receive plenty of emails asking advice about ECU software changes, and we’ve compiled this guide to explore the pros, cons and costs.
Chipping turbodiesel engines can increase economy by seven to 10 per cent, because it adds torque lower down the rev range. This means the engine doesn’t have to work as hard as before. It’s these turbo diesel engines often known as TDI, HDi, CDTi, CDI,depending on the manufacturer that are cornerstone of the car chipping industry because an engine chip or software upgrade can cheaply add so much to the performance.
Our Prices start at £199 for OBD tuning, and ECU bench tuning costs start at £275.
Are ther any downsides to getting your ECU “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 such as Tuning Emporium.
Contact us for more details:
info@tuningemporium.com
Here at Tuning Emporium, we offer more than just a remap.
Tuning Emporium, are passionate about Vehicle Tuning, from cars, 4×4’s, vans, and light commercials. Using 11 years of tuning to offer the very latestest updates and protocols to tune our customers vehicles to the highest standard available.
Unlike most other remapping companies we offer a little bit more, We offer bespoke tuning packages, from a custom remap, to stage 3 and 4 tuning.
Products and services we offer include:
· ECU Remapping that can include the following functions:
– Launch Control, Anti-Lag, Multi mapping, Sport button enabled for remap, speed and rev limiter removal, pop and bang function, stop start disable
Tuning Emporium Worcestershires number one tuning specialist
Why choose us:
A full health check is carried out on vehicle prior to tuning taking place.
We can prove results with before and after figures on dyno.
All our maps have a lifetime guarantee on them.
We continuously invest in up to date professional equipment.
From cars tuned for road or track applications to light commercials, trucks, agricultural & even marine engines we can provide a solution to meet your needs. By careful recalibration of the engine management system we can increase drivability with no detriment to reliability.
We are more than just your average ECU tuning company as we develop our software in house whilst at the same time working with some of the best tuning houses from across Europe we have ultimate flexibility in both the range of vehicles that we tune and to be able to provide the customer with the very best solution for their needs.
A recent customer had his Land Rover Freelander in for a remap and software update with us at Tuning Emorium.
We did this remotely at customers house. Before we commenced the remap process we had to do a software update on the vehicle. This we can do for all models of the Jaguar Land Rover range, contact us for more details.
Land Rover Freelander ECU remap with software update
Again this is not a job we can rush, we always take our time to ensure our work is correct.
In standard tune the engine should produce 156bhp and 295 lb ft.
Once tuned with our bespoke remap and egr delete function it should produce 199bhp and 369lb ft.
And as its a manual gearbox, it certianly delivered the extra power a lot smoother.
One main benefit of remapping will be a reduction in fuel consumption meaning that fuel will last you longer so saving YOU money. With the gained extra torque especially at the lower rev range you will see a fuel saving, as it will require less throttle input.
ECU remapping not only improves the engines power and torque, it will also heighten throttle response and expand the power-band. This means things like power delivery will be a lot more linear, which in turn will make the vehicle feel a lot more responsive too. The vehicles power output is frequently restricted by the manufacturer for no reason. Being a driving enthusiast, there is no need for such restrictions to be placed upon your ECU and reducing its performance therefore getting your ECU remapped you could benefit from the hidden power and torque that is hiding within your engine management system.
Benfits for a turbocharged diesel engine:
Increased torque
Increased horsepower
Better throttle response
Smoother power delivery
Improved fuel economy
Safer overtaking
For more information on how Tuning Emporium can improve your Land Rover model get in touch:
Contact us for more details:
info@tuningemporium.com
Tuning Emporium goes through stages of just a partiulcar brand of vehicles, last week seemed to be nothing other than BMW’s, 1 series, X5, 3 series and this 5 series.
In standard tune 187bhp and 295 lbft its no slouch, but the higher up the rev range you go, the more this saloon struggled a bit with weight on family holidays.
Upon initail inspection all seemed ok, however upon reading the ecu, we found something wrong in the current set up. This had been to another tuner not that long ago.
BMW 520d ECU remapping at Tuning Emporium
Boost values, injection and air flow all incorrect. We cleared the map, and started again. This is why we are not the cheapest for remaps, but at the same time we’re not the most expensive either. For BMW OBD tuning we charge £299.
BMW 520d ecu remapping
Maybe this was why the engine ran out of umph up long hills?? Had we not beeen able to recover this ECU, we would have had to get the ECU flashed with our BMW software tool.
So why a remap?
ne main benefit of remapping will be a reduction in fuel consumption meaning that fuel will last you longer so saving YOU money. With the gained extra torque especially at the lower rev range you will see a fuel saving, as it will require less throttle input.
ECU remapping not only improves the engines power and torque, it will also heighten throttle response and expand the power-band. This means things like power delivery will be a lot more linear, which in turn will make the vehicle feel a lot more responsive too. The vehicles power output is frequently restricted by the manufacturer for no reason. Being a driving enthusiast, there is no need for such restrictions to be placed upon your ECU and reducing its performance therefore getting your ECU remapped you could benefit from the hidden power and torque that is hiding within your engine management system.
BENEFITS FOR TURBOCHARGED DIESEL ENGINES
Benefits what an ECU upgrade to your turbocharged diesel engine may deliver:
Increased torque
Increased horsepower
Better throttle response
Smoother power delivery
Improved fuel economy
Safer overtaking
When the customer is back off their travels we will get the car on the dyno to prove our figures.
We are looking for 238bhp and 340lb ft, given the engine has only done 24k, and it was comepletely different after test drive, we’ve no doubt in our figures.
For more information on how Tuning Emporium can improve your car’s performance safely, get in touch: ⇓
Tuning Emporium started out with offering remaps, but now as time has moved on, so has the industry.
We continuously invest in up to date professional equipment.
From cars tuned for road or track applications to light commercials, trucks, agricultural & even marine engines we can provide a solution to meet your needs.
By careful recalibration of the engine management system we can increase drivability with no detriment to reliability.
We are more than just your average chiptuning company as we develop our software in-house whilst at the same time working with some of the best tuning houses from across Europe we have ultimate flexibility in both the range of vehicles that we tune and to be able to provide the customer with the very best solution for their needs
Not just content on offering a stage 1 remap, Tuning Emporium can now offer the following as part of a remap (subject to vehicle and modifications) a variety of extras too, these include: ??
stages 1 to 4 of remapping ?EGR delete ?DPF solutions ?Specific diagnostic trouble code delete ?Pop and bang ?Luanch control ?Multi map Switiching ?DSG tuning ??BMW gearbox tuning ?Hard rev cut ?no lift shift ?stop start deactivation ?Speed limiter disable ?rev limiter removal ?Ad blue disable
Along with: ✅Hybrid turbo upgrades ✅Larger intercooler ✅Induction kits ✅Blow off valves (divertor valves) ✅Scorpion and Milltek exhaust systems
To name a few ?
Tuning Emporium Worcestershires number one tuning specialist
And coming soon later in 2019 we will be offering vehicle re tims, on certain models. At present will be Range Rovers, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery, Ford Rangers, Ford Transit Custom, VW Transporters and Caddys.
More details to follow soon.
Terms and conditions apply.
Contact us today with your reg number to see what we can do for your vehicle.
Engine remapping has become increasingly popular over the past decade or so, as drivers become more familiar with the little boxes, that control their cars vital functions, and more aware of the opportunities to ‘tweak’ the settings.
TDV8 fitted with Skytag Tracker, and now with a stage 1 remap with 10% better fuel economy confimed by customer.
The process used to be called chipping, as it literally meant swapping a microchip in your car’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with a modified version. Nowadays the black art has advanced to the point where home-brewed engine remapping software is available to download from various internet groups for brave and/or tech-savvy home-tuners who like to experiment. We’d never recommend that route, as unsurprisingly there’s a significant risk of causing expensive engine damage if a remap is not done properly.
So for most people an engine remap involves a trip to a local specialist Like Tuning Emporium, where we can overwrite your factory engine settings via a laptop, directly into your car’s OBD port, or we can tune your ecu on the bench.
There are two primary reasons for wanting a remap, and they’re called power and torque. When your car left the factory there’s a very good chance its performance was deliberately muted in order to meet product planning objectives or economy and efficiency targets.
These days the power and performance of most cars is limited, not by any particular mechanical factor, but by the software running in the engine control unit (ECU).
Computer algorithms running behind the scenes while you’re driving a modern car affect all sorts of parameters, such as ignition timing, air/fuel ratio and turbocharging boost pressure.
So if you want greater performance and pulling power from your car, or alternatively if you’re seeking mpg improvements, the first place to look is the little black box under the bonnet. Here at Tuning Emporium, we receive plenty of emails asking advice about ECU software changes, and we’ve compiled this guide to explore the pros, cons and costs.
Chipping turbodiesel engines can increase economy by seven to 10 per cent, because it adds torque lower down the rev range. This means the engine doesn’t have to work as hard as before. It’s these turbo diesel engines often known as TDI, HDi, CDTi, CDI,depending on the manufacturer that are cornerstone of the car chipping industry because an engine chip or software upgrade can cheaply add so much to the performance.
Our Prices start at £199 for OBD tuning, and ECU bench tuning costs start at £275.
Are ther any downsides to getting your ECU “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 such as Tuning Emporium.
Remapping does put extra strain on an engine, but not a dangerous amount. We check carefully that the temperatures and pressures our remaps put the engine through don’t exceed the acceptable parameters.
For example, we run a 2008 Seat Leon 2.0 TDi 136bhp engine.
To date we have done 10,000 miles trouble free, with it running at 200bhp and 280lb ft, mpg is up by 10% too.
Most cars’ engines are built to offer more performance than they actually deliver, manufacturers launch a car with a set power figure, but then over the life of the model they’ll introduce a few facelifts and performance versions.
“They don’t develop new engines for each new version: mostly they limit the performance of the earlier models and then offer a little more power with each new edition. We just release the optimum performance.”
Obviously, you need to inform your insurer of a remap.
How much does car remapping or chipping cost?
Our Prices start at £199 for OBD tuning, and ECU bench tuning costs start at £275, the sky is the limit in terms of what you can spend on more advanced parts and services,The type of car you have will be a determining factor in the price you pay
You can also pay to have your car tested on a rolling road here at Tuning Emporium, so you can see the effect any ECU remapping work has had on the engine’s power and torque output. But we do offer a mobile service subject to location and or Post code.
If there’s one brand of manufacturers that has BIG tuning potential, its VW.
VW Golf GTD, ecu remapping at Tuning Emporium
They’re engines and ECU’s are the best to communicate with, the last VW that came to us was this lovely, Golf GTD 180bhp estate, in manual gearbox form.
In standard tune, it should produce, 180bhp and 280lb ft.
VW Golf GTD, ecu remapping at Tuning Emporium
Once tuned by us, it should produce, 220bhp and 332lb ft. This customer was wanting a little bit more pulling power and MPG. With the increase in torque, this should help the MPG, currently at 58mpg.
Dyno to follow, for proof of figures.
Tuning Emporium your one stop shop for tuning requirements.
* From ECU remapping
* EGR delete kits
* Tuning Boxes (ideal for vehicles under warranty)
* DSG tuning
* Hybrid Turbo’s
*Smaller Supercharger Pulleys
*Uprated intercoolers
*Silicone hose sets
*Full induction kits
*Sports exhaust systems from Scorpion and Milltek
*Uprated clutches
*Sports suspension
*Upgraded brakes
*Vehicle trackers
Contact us for more details:
info@tuningemporium.com
