Tuning Possible ecu tune

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Tuning Possible ecu tune

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Hi all,

I have a 2002 mk2 with the 8v engine. I’m currently waiting on a pipercross induction kit and a Hoffman catback exhaust system. The plan for them Is not to increase power as you get very little gains with such a small engine, it’s purely for the sound and look. My question is should I get the car remapped after I install them not for power but just to correct the ecu so the engine is happy and running well or would it be a waste. I just want to make sure the engine and ecu are happy. Thanks lads.
 
you're not changing much. An exhaust and an air filter will not require a remap and the car would easily be able to adjust itself to manage the marginally increased airflow.
 
Installed the piper cross today and surprisingly the throttle response have slightly improved. I wasn’t expecting any gains what so ever.
 
Andy do you reckon there would be any gains to be had with a ecu tune, with the addition of the intake and exhaust
 
Obviously with a remap you would gain a few horse power, but the cost versus the gains might make it not worth while.

There is a website Celtic tuning that has a system that will tell you what you can expect to gain it’s worth checking out.

These cars have fairly low BHP to begin with and you can throw a lot of money at them and still have less horses than a similarly aged standard Ford Focus.
 
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Thanks for the info Andy, I’ll check out Celtic tune, I’ll probably just wait a while and sick a 1.4 from a stilo in her I’ve a 6 speed box from a sporting fit match. Thanks again
 
350 for about 6-7 bhp isn’t great [emoji23] you get a new engine for that money
 
350 for about 6-7 bhp isn’t great [emoji23] you get a new engine for that money

That’s exactly my point, if you start with 70hp and you spend £100s to get a 10% increase you’re still only driving a 77hp car.

Buy a 200hp car and the 10% increase may make more sense. Realistically though the bigger the engine the more of an increase you’ll get.

My 150hp golf diesel for example would make 200hp with the same type and cost of work you would do on a Punto to gain 6-7hp
 
Thanks for all the info lads really loving the forum [emoji106]
 
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