mapping an chipping

26th March 2006, 17:54

i was just wondering if it is worth re-mapping or chipping a car if its no turbo cause been told from a garage not to bother cause it will make the car drive like crap for no real advantage

26th March 2006, 17:59

'chipping' does nothing, and no real need to remap unless you have fitted an aftermarket cam.

26th March 2006, 18:01

so if my car is cammed up will it make alot of difference re-mapping it

26th March 2006, 21:51

yes. youll be remapping the ecu to work with the mods youve put on just like the existing ecu thats runs now

27th March 2006, 05:33

what sort of price are u talking to get it re-mapped

27th March 2006, 19:46

well ive called a few companies up about remapping mine and they are around the 400-500 quid mark soo pricey but u get some good gains dependin on your current mods, if ya jst gonna uprate the cam with no other mods with a remap ul possibly gain 10bhp

27th March 2006, 20:05

Hi all!Does anybody know the ecu pins and wiring of the pin out so I can check some things.Also if anybody knows the way to remap my ecu(what software do I need and what pins do I need)

27th March 2006, 23:34

will be around 500 mark.i.e jamsport. well worth it, just aslong as youve done all the engine mods you wanna do or itll cost again.

i dont know how the garage has come up with that answer.

28th March 2006, 00:20

most things have been done to the engine all thats left is to put a 4-2-1 manifold on then will get it re mapped if it makes a difference

28th March 2006, 01:14

sorry mate but when i wrote that i meant with it cammed aswell.
personally and like sean said i wouldnt remap unless you have uprated cams aswell, which for an extra 350 say cat cams you might aswell

28th March 2006, 02:17

its already cammed up but i dont no what camms are in it. is there alot of difference between different cams eg piper 285 cams,kent cams

28th March 2006, 02:19

sorry mate didnt realise my gf was sign in so it posted under her name instead of of mine lol

28th March 2006, 04:20

theres not much difference between them. catcams 708s being cheaper and producing slightly less torque but a great buy.
are 100% sure youve got a diferent cam in now. whats the idling like

28th March 2006, 05:18

the idling is up and down will run at about 1000 then go up to 1100 then go down again.i take it theres no really way of tellin what cams are in it until someone takes them out

29th March 2006, 03:49

yeah unless you can contact the previous owner, didnt he tell you. mapping will improve the idling aswell.
well its an excuse to get the head done while your at it. lol

29th March 2006, 19:39

is there only a certain amount that u can skim the head by

31st March 2006, 00:39

not sure mate. best bet ring a few companies