What does remap mean?
What does remap mean?
Remapping a car – also known as ‘chipping’ – is a quick and fairly cost-effective process that involves adjusting the microchip in your car’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU), to overwrite the manufacturer’s factory settings.
Is remapping bad for 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.
What is a fuel remap?
Remapping, often called Chipping, is when third party software is installed onto the ECU to replace the manufacturer’s default software. This new software can have customised settings to get the most out of the engine and can often be tailored to each specific vehicle.
What can I expect 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.
How do you tell if your car is remapped?
How do I know if my car has been remapped? If you suspect that second-hand car has been remapped, but the previous owner nor paperwork mention it, then it can be hard to tell for sure. Although some remapping services leave a sticker on the ECU, this is the only visual clue that changes have been made.
Are remaps legal?
Remapping is often cheap and quick to do – and usually legal. It works by over-writing the settings of your car’s engine control unit (ECU). But it could ramp up your insurance costs and compromise your warranty.
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.
How long does it take to remap a car?
between 30 minutes to 2 hours
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.
