Is ECU Re-Mapping really worth it on a Saxo Vtr 1.6 W reg - Saxperience

aaron9924 · 26th March 2010, 11:09

I’ve been researching the internet on ECU re-mapping and have herd it can increase performance and fuel efficiency 'apparently'. Is it worth paying hundreds for someone to do it? At the cheapest I’ve seen a price for £250.

Has anyone got a VTR 1.6 and done this with good results?

How would I be able to tell a con from a legit ECU re-mapping?

'Sorry if this kind of thread is already up'

frankie · 26th March 2010, 11:12

for 250 it will probably be quite a poor one....best one are done on the rollers.

a map would be better if you have exhaust and breathing mods minimum requirment id say.

more worthwhile if you have a cam and get that mapped.

there are lots of threads about this...

JDanielR1875 · 26th March 2010, 11:12

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Originally Posted by aaron9924

I’ve been researching the internet on ECU re-mapping and have herd it can increase performance and fuel efficiency 'apparently'. Is it worth paying hundreds for someone to do it? At the cheapest I’ve seen a price for £250.

Has anyone got a VTR 1.6 and done this with good results?

How would I be able to tell a con from a legit ECU re-mapping?

'Sorry if this kind of thread is already up'

Im going to watch this thread witht he same interest as you

if you think its worth it go for it...roll on the results

saxo-dan · 26th March 2010, 11:16

Firstly even if you was going to do an ECU re-map, you wouldnt look for the cheapest.. id look for the best quality one which will definetly have the results im looking for rather than shoot away 250 squids?

Secondly i agree with frankie, get some engine mods on first to make the map worthwhile

frankie · 26th March 2010, 11:20

chipwizards have a very good name

i belive they charge £450

Predator_R32^p · 26th March 2010, 11:31

only gonna be worth it if you do the filter, exhaust and manifold and put a performance camshaft on then get it remapped

PETE-VTR · 26th March 2010, 11:32

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Originally Posted by frankie

chipwizards have a very good name

i belive they charge £450

yes chipwizards are very good at what they do

my mate had his scooby mapped there before going to the nurburg to reap the benefits, least to say he was VERY pleased

aaron9924 · 26th March 2010, 11:32

Oh right thanks for the advice,
I now know to stay away from the dodgy 'DIY ECU remapping kits' being sold on eBay lol.
I will take your advice and not even bother with the ECU until I’ve got mod’s on the engine.

what kind of induction kit would you says best, ive got a forced induction kit on it atm.

frankie · 26th March 2010, 11:35

if you have a forced induction you'll need a re-map

aaron9924 · 26th March 2010, 11:59

I think im going to get my exhaust and manifold sorted
Then get my gearbox tuned by a gearbox specialist i know
Get a nice sports clutch.
Then get a re-map

b0t13 · 26th March 2010, 12:27

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Originally Posted by aaron9924

I think im going to get my exhaust and manifold sorted
Then get my gearbox tuned by a gearbox specialist i know
Get a nice sports clutch.
Then get a re-map

no, no, no lol

get the exhaust, decat/manifold, make sure u have a good induction kit, not some shitty cone filter

then get cams leave the gearbox alone!
then get a remap, then if u have money left buy a 1.1/vts gearbox or something if u really want to go all out..

aaron9924 · 26th March 2010, 12:54

I was told that if you put a lower ratio box from a smaller model will increase acceleration, decrease top speed and not last long! lol

frankie · 26th March 2010, 12:56

let the box warm up and you'll be fine.

but yes youll gain acceleration and lose top end.

my top end speed is 110

mardon · 26th March 2010, 12:58

Yeah but the 1.1 box's aren't as strong IIRC.

Exhaust, 4-2-1, Decent Induction Kit. Leave along, enjoy and save for a car with more tuning potential. Simples.

JamesR^m · 26th March 2010, 13:00

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Originally Posted by Predator_VTR

only gonna be worth it if you do the filter, exhaust and manifold and put a performance camshaft on then get it remapped

This ^

As said chipwizards come highly reccomended.

aaron9924 · 26th March 2010, 13:05

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Originally Posted by mardon

Yeah but the 1.1 box's aren't as strong IIRC.

Exhaust, 4-2-1, Decent Induction Kit. Leave along, enjoy and save for a car with more tuning potential. Simples.

True, I want to eventually get a ‘Renault Clio v6 phase 2’, but id have to save for quite a while lol

samueljonburgess · 26th March 2010, 13:07

sanspeed over this way do a map for 250£ on a rollin road... not really worth it then? (the cars got all the bits done to it)

aaron9924 · 26th March 2010, 13:12

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Originally Posted by samueljonburgess

sanspeed over this way do a map for 250£ on a rollin road... not really worth it then? (the cars got all the bits done to it)

Cheers ill keep them in mind, alot closer to me then others ive seen

samueljonburgess · 26th March 2010, 13:13

ye they seem alrite

had the car dynoed there and seemed to know what they where doin....

just havnt got round to mapping it to see if what there like at that

b0t13 · 26th March 2010, 13:27

all saxo boxes are as strong as each other, so a 1.1 will be just as crap as a vts box lol

yes ull lose top end but accelerate alot better.