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  • 11-10-2009 10:34pm
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    killalanerr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭


    a mate of mine that works as a whitevanman sugested i have the van chipped he seems to think it will give better performance and fuel econ,does any one here have any experience of remapping and where can i have it done round dublin,my m/h is a 97 fiat ducato 2.5td


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    captainbirdseye
    Registered Users Posts: 112 ✭✭captainbirdseye


    http://www.westwardeng.com/


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    stapeler
    Registered Users Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭stapeler


    +1 for westwardeng, they have a very good reputation.

    I installed a P-Tronic tuning chip in my Ducato 2.8 earlier this year. It's made a huge difference to performance, more "poke" and rarely need to drop to forth gear on a hill climb.
    I haven't seen any difference in fuel economy, probably because I added 4 bikes to the rear at the same time.
    Shop around if you're going for a tuning box, there appears to be a lot of choice out there.


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    No good on the 1997 Ducato , it doesn't have an electronic fuel pump . Or electronic turbocharger control .


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    killalanerr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭killalanerr


    Aidan_M_M wrote: »
    No good on the 1997 Ducato , it doesn't have an electronic fuel pump . Or electronic turbocharger control .


    thanks,this is why my model was not showing up on my searches :(


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    bido
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭bido


    stapeler wrote: »
    +1 for westwardeng, they have a very good reputation.

    I installed a P-Tronic tuning chip in my Ducato 2.8 earlier this year. It's made a huge difference to performance, more "poke" and rarely need to drop to forth gear on a hill climb.
    I haven't seen any difference in fuel economy, probably because I added 4 bikes to the rear at the same time.
    Shop around if you're going for a tuning box, there appears to be a lot of choice out there.

    Where did you get it fitted or did you fit it yourself ,was it expensive?:D


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    killalanerr wrote: »
    thanks,this is why my model was not showing up on my searches :(

    What isn't there can't go wrong ...think positive :D


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    killalanerr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭killalanerr


    peasant wrote: »
    What isn't there can't go wrong ...think positive :D


    true who wants to go faster anyway,;)


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    stapeler
    Registered Users Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭stapeler


    bido wrote: »
    Where did you get it fitted or did you fit it yourself ,was it expensive?:D

    About 10mins to fit it myself, Bought mine used from a friend who crashed his Ducato (speeding). Quiet a few out there for around €120 on Ebay.


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    As a moderator I feel sort of obliged to mention that you should of course disclose any performance enhancment to your insurance company ...otherwise you might end up in trouble.


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    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    Anyone who repairs diesel fuel pumps will tell you most tuning boxes are not a good idea . A proper remap is always safer .


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