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ECU Remapping Shropshire
ECU Remapping Shropshire
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ENGINE CONTROL UNIT REMAPPING - WHAT IS IT?
Modern vehicles rely on electronic control units (ECUs) to monitor and regulate engine performance. Using input from a variety of sensors, the ECU calibrates fueling, ignition timing, boost if applicable, torque values, etc.
The engine management system uses sensor information and maps to keep the engine running at its optimal performance levels, whether that is high or low output.
Each new generation of electronic control unit (ECU) requires a deeper understanding of the strategies employed by vehicle manufacturers to control both fuel efficiency and engine performance.
ECU TUNING
To ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency, a manufacturer must consider the many operating conditions a car may be subjected to in different regions. For example, in a hot climate, the ECU’s program or “engine maps” must be adjusted to prevent the engine from overheating.
As a result, instead of optimizing the ECU for either performance or fuel efficiency, the manufacturer must create an ECU that will deliver good performance and better-than-average fuel efficiency in all regions in which the car will be sold.
Under certain operating conditions, a vehicle may run less efficiently. These include the use of inferior fuel, extremes in temperature and altitude, differing emission laws, and infrequent servicing.
Which means, they’re rarely optimised for the cold, wet weather of Shropshire and the UK!
EXTRA POWER
An ECU remap adjusts various parameters within a vehicle’s standard engine map. The fine tuning enables the engine to run more efficiently and enables additional power and in instances better fuel economy due to being more fuel efficient.
Every car engine is unique and getting a tuner to create a custom-tailored performance ecu remapping can then give your car maximum power, improved fuel economy, and even better driving characteristics.
BENEFITS OF ECU REMAPPING
ECU remapping and programming will enhance power and torque, sharpen throttle response, widen the power-band and improve responsiveness. This will make the engine feel livelier and more flexible. Just great performance gains and driving experience all round.
Often, the engine’s power output is restricted by the manufacturer to ensure that it fits into a particular vehicle category in order to satisfy fleet buyers. A conversion unlocks the power of your car by removing such restrictions from the ECU (remapping), so you can enjoy increased horsepower.
A remap will reduce your fuel consumption in a number of ways. Due to the extra torque available at lower engine speeds, you will be able to remain in a higher gear at lower speeds while maintaining your speed, decreasing the load on your engine.
Our remaps can also increase your fuel efficiency when you’re towing or carrying a heavy load, as it provides the power needed to pull more weight at the same engine speed.
See below for a summary of what an ECU remap in shropshire can do for you:
- Increased horsepower
- Increased torque
- Better throttle response
- Better driving experience
- Smoother power delivery
- Improved fuel economy
- Safer overtaking
BETTER FUEL ECONOMY?
When we remap a vehicle, especially with the goal of maximizing fuel efficiency, we modify the power curve in order to maximize torque at low RPMs as well as widening the torque curve as much as possible.
These improvements mean that the gearbox can be used in lower gears at slower speeds and fewer gear changes are needed overall when the vehicle is full, or on a hill. Combined with an adjusted driving style to match the remap, better fuel consumption can be improved by up-to a whopping 20%, saving on fuel bills instantly.
Can remapping and Engine tuning damage your car?
Many people are worried that engine remapping/tuning will cause problems with their car. But you should have no worries if you use a reputable company such as AP Automotive – Shropshire’s #1 Engine tuning and ecu Remapping Specialist.
Remapping does put extra strain on an engine, but not a dangerous amount if it’s done properly. It is vital that when you have a remap done to your car that the company who carries out the procedure is experienced and trustworthy.
Most cars’ engines are built to be capable of offering more performance than they actually deliver, so this added power shouldn’t cause any undue strain – it’s releasing your cars full potential.
Can a remap be detected?
No, in most cases no one can tell that something has changed. If and when you need to return your vehicle to the original mapping, just get in touch with us and we will be happy to help you.
WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY MODIFY IN MY CAR?
Our technicians don’t change any of your car’s hardware. Instead, they modify the operating parameters in your vehicle’s ECU using special equipment. An OBD port enables them to access the processor and alter these parameters without having to replace any parts. This process is safe, effective and can dramatically improve your car’s performance.
Because some newer models have mechanisms that hamper our technicians’ ability to access the control unit, we may have to remove it and open its casing. We will use specialist tools to read the original map straight from the processing chip.
Your technician will upload the new map to our mapping team, who will fine-tune it to get maximum performance, improved fuel economy or a sweet mix of both. We always keep a backup of your original software in case you want to return your vehicles to its factory setting.
