More bhp ECU info wanted

[Jamesv6]

Ok so get your geeky technobabble heads on.

So you have some engine mods done and these may be gaining lots more bhp.

Standard ECU can just about cope with adding +25bhp - True or False?
MoTec or one of those toy Omex units will allow up to +100 bhp - True or False?

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[253horses]

that's all bullshit, with remap u can gain max. 10-13 BHP :wink:

 

[Suggs]

that's all bullshit, with remap u can gain max. 10-13 BHP :wink:

I dont think James meant just from the re-map....

 

[Ali]

errr...Never really considered it in that manner...And i also doubt you'd get 10-13bhp on a remap! I certainly didn't!

 

[Mike T]

Its about the quality of the mapper as much as he ecu

You will maximise the mechanical mods you make through proper mapping - otherwise you waste your money - standard ecus are pants for tuning mainly

Fit a piggyback m600 and have it mapped by Owens for the best job - you will get tractabiity and it has been proven that over 300bhp is possible with cams, some light headwork and a decent exhaust

You will also gain logging, flat shifting, launch control etc etc

Speak to Scott for the complete deal.

 

[SimonLM]

Mike, what cams did you fit into yours.

I have Mk2 cams going into mine, but yours I asume was standard Mk1 cams, Im also toying with Motec maybe next years work.

Could always sell me stereo hey Tim :wink:

 

[Mike T]

Mine are standard na which is fine for turbo - Scott has the specs for cams

 

[Anonymous]

what's involved in the 'light headwork'? Port and polish?

When you put it that way it sounds so tempting haha

 

[Ali]

300bhp vee...Is it much faster....Be honest now!

 

[Peter255]

The problem is Motec fitted and mapped is many thousands! The single biggest investment if your aiming for ~300BHP

Can I really justify spending 25% of the value of the car on a new ECU? [smilie=doubt.gif]

Been mulling that over for a while....

Peter

 

[Jamesv6]

I agree it is a bit crazy money Peter but I want piece of mind knowing that something will be making the best of the car in its slightly modified state. I've spent a few quid now so a few more won't hurt. Just the doing without the car is what I mull over the most.

 

[TRW1]

M600 is run as a piggyback so potentially you can take it with you to a future car and revert to standard ecu to sell the car.
Makes it a more viable prospect/investment.

 

[SimonLM]

M600 is run as a piggyback so potentially you can take it with you to a future car and revert to standard ecu to sell the car.
Makes it a more viable prospect/investment.

Good point well made Bat Man

 

[Jamesv6]

That's handy to know Tim. :approve:

 

[Ali]

Tim - Would love to see it in action!

 

[clarkeeuk99]

So how much is one of these ECUs then?

 

[Mike T]

must be about 3k installed and mapped - check with Scott

 

[peternofx]

HELLO,

In the Netherlands we have this company: http://www.ziptuning.nl/en/

For a MkII you go to 273 BHP for 499euro.....
I'm think about that...
Not for the extra horsepower but more for the overall performance of the engine...

 

[Peter255]

must be about 3k installed and mapped - check with Scott

I was quoted ~ £4K.

After the new suspension and belts this year I think that'll slip into next year.

Peter

 

[b7ghp]

is it worth getting the vee chipped?????
ive just boght a 230 and would like to wake it up a bit.