Re map - ecu....

1. djadzvtr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Doncaster Posts: 749 vtr - 16v conversion y0!

   #1 23rd February 2010, 15:46

   ok,
   just been offered an unlocked ecu that has been re mapped....
   it should add 12 bhp and 15 foot pound torque..
   it also has had the limiter changed to 8k!!!
   will this be ok and more to the point will it be good for the car??
   cheers
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 23rd February 2010, 16:14

   Ignore it - the map should be pretty individual for your car so IMO I'd leave it well alone

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3. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #3 23rd February 2010, 20:50

   As above enough said really
4. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #4 24th February 2010, 00:20

   Agree with the others.
5. Peter_D Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2004 Helmsdale Posts: 8832 DC5 Teg

   #5 24th February 2010, 00:38

   Depends what it's been mapped for exactly?
   
   If it's been mapped for a car with cams, exhaust, manifold etc and you're running standard cam etc, then it's useless for you.
   
   But theres no reason it shouldn't run sweet on your car providing you have the same mods on your's as he has had it mapped for.
6. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #6 24th February 2010, 00:43

   Not really as every engine is different and performs differently
7. Peter_D Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2004 Helmsdale Posts: 8832 DC5 Teg

   #7 24th February 2010, 00:54

   Aslong as it's just mapped for basic mods it wont be a problem. The A/F ratio even if not spot on the standard ECU has a small amount of leerway to adjust itself, which it does thousands of times a second. So if your spec is the same as his then it shouldn't be a problem.
   
   Your standard map goes out the window and the car will run the new map but if you have the same setup then it should barely be any different.
   
   If hes your mate and local then plug it in and give it a try.
   
   What exactly is the ECU mapped for?
8. djadzvtr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Doncaster Posts: 749 vtr - 16v conversion y0!

   #8 24th February 2010, 09:09

   cheers people!!
   
   i was told the map was to get the best gains with breather mods,de cat,air filter,zorst etc,,,same as mine??
   the guy want 70 quid for it??