Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

New chip to improve economy

  • 24-06-2011 9:05am
    #1
    DoneDL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 902 ✭✭✭


    Has anyone had any experience of chipping and does it improve fuel economy as stated online.


Comments

  • #2
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    A proper remap can give better fuel economy but it's incidental to more power and the better running of the engine. The manufacturers default tune is a compromise to suit all fuels, emissions, reduced warranty issues etc so the engine doesn't run to it's full potential.

    Don't go for a plug in box, they just mess with the ecu signal and fuelling. Beware of cheap back street tunes, they should ask you what you are looking for and offer back up if you are not happy with the results. As an example, the best UK Land Rover Td5 tuners charge around £450 inc road testing etc.


  • #3
    _Conrad_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,191 ✭✭✭_Conrad_


    Well if what you have is modern enough to be remapped rather than changing the chip then it's possible to remap it in favour of fuel economy, however if you weigh it very heavily n favour of economey that is bound to make it slower.

    It's entirely possible however to get a remap that will both increase power and economy provided you drive it them same way you did before, some extra power will mean it's taking less effort to move compared to the power you used to have.

    Mapping can be done quite delicately these days to alter how the engine "thinks" you can go for outright power or for economy or a mix of both, which is probably the best bet. However, most peopel gettign a remap or chip are just lookign for more power. But a more efficient setup has to help. Somethign set up in mass production in a factory isn't going to be as efficient or precise as something finely tuned one on one with time spent on it.

    People often get a remap or chip and then drive harder afterwards as if they had a little jeremy clarkson on their shoulder shouting "POWERRRR". Then they complain about having bad economy.... bit stupid.

    The power claims of the reputable remap and chip providers are usually reasonably accurate once your engine is in good shape, as with minor adjustments you can see big improvements in power in turbo diesel engines.


Advertisement