ECU Remap, Worth it?

[Bubbs]

Just wondering whether an ECU remap is worth it? I have a Nissan Almera 2.2 Di. Websites claim I can get a 40bhp increase in power! And also a 15% increase in fuel economy... sounds too good to be true.

Someone I know does it for £200.00.

So... advantages? Disadvantages?

Will it really make a difference?

Thanks
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[P.]

Turbo?

Some power can be gained with nice diesel engines, mine cant as its non tubby

[Bubbs]

[P.]

I don't think you'll get anywhere near 40hp increase, possibly 15 or so... but thats properly done.

[pits]

£200 could be spent in a better way than on an Almera.
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[Bubbs]

[weasley]

Don't forget to factor in the insurance.... you were going to declare this performance modification, right...?
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[Ol]

Just had my company car done (Nissan Juke) - its not the 35BHP they claim quicker but definitely pulls better, at a guess I'd say aprox 20bhp, can't be arsed paying to have it tested. It's more responsive, the power doesn't tail off as quickly when the revs are up, and I'm getting about 6mpg more - so worth it in my eyes
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[bikertomm]

^ What matt said +1

And also, the map sounds good.

I wost most definately go for it
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[Mondeo Man]

Why? Isn't it time to grow up a bit.

Hire a fast car, go round a track.

On the road, stick to the speed limits, accelerate gently, brake wisely.

You are polishing a turd, putting lipstick on a pig.

I never get "boy racers" who seem intent on letting everyone else know just how immature they still are. I respect those who tune cars themselves - the knowledge is impressive. To pay someone else though to shine your shit is very very infantile.

[V2]

Had one done on my skoda fabia vrs, well worth it, and of course i told the insurance

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I've been thinking of getting my 528i ReMapped.

General feeling is its a good thing? I believe as I've got an auto, I can have two different settings (that the right word?), better MPG in normal, and more power in sport?
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[andys675]

was going to get my focus done for the better fuel economy, but when I got in touch with the company quoting 15% better fuel it turns out this is the best results available, and not on my model, the best I could expect was 5-6% better and I worked it out that it would take four years to get the costs back as I don't use the car much, only done 40k in 8 years!
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[Bubbs]

I think I'm going to get mine done. Fuel economy increase would be worth it alone. Did just over 1200 miles in the 2 weeks I've had the car so far. Be useful to cure the pickup, turbo kicks in way to late at present and without the turbo the car just doesn't do react when I need it to.

Mondeo man, thanks for your valuable wisdom.. Don't know how I've managed to keep my license clean for the past 12 years with my boy racer ways. The whole 30bhp will put the car near an astonishing and mind boggling 140 bhp... Should suit the boy racer look of the car with the steelies and tape deck!!

Turd polishing ahoy!
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[Kradmelder]

But factor in that remapping means advancing the timing, so you will need to run on premium petrol to get the added benefit if you are remapping a petrol engine
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