Can you remap your car yourself?

Can I remap my ECU myself? The short answer is yes.

Does remapping harm your engine?

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. Remapping does put extra strain on an engine, but not a dangerous amount if it's done properly.

Can I remap any car?

As a rule of thumb, the more power you get from a remap, the more it'll affect your car's reliability. Can you remap any car? Most modern cars can be remapped, but some older models with dated software cannot.

Is a Stage 1 remap safe?

Stage 1 is the level of remapping that Remap Kings use as it is the only safe level for your car, allowing us to guarantee our work on your vehicle.

Why you shouldn't remap your car?

A cheap remap can highlight existing problems with your engine. A rubbish remap will increase wear and tear on the components like brakes and clutch to an unacceptable level – and heighten the risk of you being left unexpectedly on the hard shoulder. A bad remap can also: Reduce the value of your vehicle.

How much should a remap cost?

How much does car engine remapping cost? The cost of remapping your car will likely depend on the make and model. But you can expect to pay somewhere between £200 and £400.

Does remapping shorten engine life?

Treat the car nicely, keep it serviced and a remap will have very little effect on the life of an engine or car.

How much BHP does a Stage 3 remap add?

Stage 3 tuning can deliver up to 200% increased horsepower. An aggressive yet structured stage three remap with such large performance gains means we can deliver optimal performance from your vehicle.

What is a Stage 4 remap?

Stage 4. Stage 4 is the last state of tuning for most cars. What's modified for a tune to be classed as stage 4 is open to interpretation, but at the very least, it is here that an upgraded turbocharger/ supercharger, such as a hybrid turbo, is installed.

What does a Stage 2 remap do?

Stage two performance remapping employs a quality exhaust system with a good air intake filter or induction kit. Typically, with a stage two performance upgrade there is a sizeable increase in amount of usable power and a significant increase in the performance and drivability of your vehicle.

How much BHP does a Stage 1 remap add?

On the whole, this can be done through the vehicle's OBD port. Stage 1 remaps come with a variety of fuel specifications which will result in a greater power result. For example, a Stage 1 remap with 95Ron fuel sees 300BHP, whilst Stage 1 using 99Ron fuel, such as V Power or Tesco Momentum 99, will see 330BHP.

How much does it cost to remap an ECU?

Look around the web and you'll see that ECU remaps/tunes aren't cheap, costing anywhere up to $1200.

How much BHP will I gain from a remap?

You can expect a 20-30% increase in bhp and torque after a remap. This extra performance is accessible across the rev range, particularly at low revs and in the mid-range. A typical 30-70mph run will be reduced by 1.5-2 seconds, and your car will pull better at higher speeds.

Can remapping damage injectors?

a remap can have no affect on the pump and injectors.

How long does it take to remap a car?

Remapping a car can take on average between 30 minutes to 2 hours to fully implement, and thanks to our continued evolvement of our remapping software, it's a very straightforward process.

Does a remap increase top speed?

From our experience, on cars that are up to 2.0-litres (turbocharged or not), you can expect a stock 0 – 62mph time to be beaten in a remapped car by 0.2 seconds. That doesn't sound like a lot, but in the real-world it actually is – it's around 2 car lengths up to 70mph.

What is a Stage 5 tune?

Stage 5: this would be a custom high compression big bore combination. It includes comprehensive headwork and aggressive cam. Requires larger throttle body & injectors as well as additional supportive mods. Would be considered fuel & tune sensitive.

Can you go straight to Stage 2 remap?

While many car owners start with a stage 1 remap before progressing to stage 2, this isn't necessary, and you can theoretically take your car for whichever stage of ECU remapping you want – when trying to find the best remap company in your area, try asking garages if they can do a stage 2 or 3 remap on a stock car.

Does Stage 1 remap save fuel?

A Stage 1 Remap increases power and torque while also improving fuel efficiency. Removes flat spots and gives a more responsive drive without compromising reliability.

Do you have to tell insurance about remap?

Insurers consider remapping as a modification so you must inform them if your car's ECU has been altered. Non-disclosure could invalidate your insurance cover and could result in the refusal of any claim.

Is remapping a car a good idea?

Remapping can increase both performance and economy in most types of vehicles. Even a car with a 1 litre engine can receive good power gains from a remap, especially if it has a turbocharger. Most modern cars these days have a turbocharger (or supercharger) fitted to the engine.

What does a Stage 1 remap involve?

The Stage 1 Remap consists of individual reprogramming of the engine management system of the vehicle, with the engine optimised parameters (ignition, injection,boost.) custom developed on our hub dyno. All values ​​of the stock safety parameters remain at this stage within manufacturer prescribed safety standards.

Does remapping save fuel?

For example, it's a common belief that remapping a vehicle has no effect on fuel economy, however, this technically isn't true. As the result of ECU remapping, a car usually sees an increase in power, which can come at the expense of higher fuel consumption.

Can you Unmap a car?

We can completely reverse the process for a small service charge should you wish to have your remap removed. Similarly, if your car loses the remap software due to a software upgrade at the main dealer, we can reinstall it for you.

What's the difference between a chip and a remap?

Basically, chip tuning is on older approach while remapping is a more modern approach. Chip tuning or most commonly known as “Chipping” is the old way of increasing a car's performance and economy, used on cars built before 2000.