General 1.9 JTD 115 8v ECU Remap
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General 1.9 JTD 115 8v ECU Remap
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Think it may be time for a remap, advice?
Hey,
rite as title says basically, been having a look lately at the multijet sporting stilo's, the model with 150bhp, was talking to my dad about it and he said if wanted could prob get my engine tuned up. Which reminded me of a remap.
I have a JTD Dynamic 115 bhp, Can anyone give me advice of where to start? would they be anything i need to do first, as my car, tuning wise is standard as far as i know.
Anymore info needed, let me know. Thanks.
Benvo
Hey,
rite as title says basically, been having a look lately at the multijet sporting stilo's, the model with 150bhp, was talking to my dad about it and he said if wanted could prob get my engine tuned up. Which reminded me of a remap.
I have a JTD Dynamic 115 bhp, Can anyone give me advice of where to start? would they be anything i need to do first, as my car, tuning wise is standard as far as i know.
Anymore info needed, let me know. Thanks.
Benvo
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Re: Think it may be time for a remap, advice?
Use the search m8. Plenty of threads on this topic
Use the search m8. Plenty of threads on this topic
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Re: Think it may be time for a remap, advice?
https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/172092-1-9-jtd-115-8v-ecu-remap.html
https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/172092-1-9-jtd-115-8v-ecu-remap.html
Re: Think it may be time for a remap, advice?
red dot are the only people Ive met that seem to know what they are doing, and don't slag other companies the whole time to try an make them selves look better
red dot are the only people Ive met that seem to know what they are doing, and don't slag other companies the whole time to try an make them selves look better
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This always become a discussion - now merged
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they "claim"
i would suggest having a look through threads about maps and potential problems that can arise after a map
Now now Mr 1.8Stilo.... these things happen to non-remapped cars of a lot of makes and models too...
Mine is fine, 42,000 miles now and still no odd symptoms
Now now Mr 1.8Stilo.... these things happen to non-remapped cars of a lot of makes and models too...
Mine is fine, 42,000 miles now and still no odd symptoms
Mine is too - but I'm not sure that's fair comment.
Issues may not arise from modifying the cars original spec but they are still far more likely too than if you'd left it as standard - and there's evidence for that throughout the Forum
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I did say other makes and models as well Argo... Renaults, Beemers (320 in partic) and I see it on other Forums too such as Seatcupra.net.
Its the use and care (or abuse and lack of care) that contributes mostly, any car that has the ass ragged off it, re-mapped or not will show its displeasure.
I cant argue with the fact that wear will be hastened though, (although I would come up short of "far more likely") inevitable especially if the extra performance is continually abused.
The biggest issue on re-mapping and other performance enhancements for dealers is how that is likely to impact the Sales of the next model up in the range IMO.
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A Foxy has pointed out, it's how you drive the car that's going to have the biggest affect on reliability. If you tend to abuse it then a remap will just accelerate the problems you're likely to encounter but if you don't then it shouldn't make much difference aside from maybe increased clutch wear (I'm assuming you don't mess with induction)
With the miles you do then I'd more more concerned with increased fuel consumption. I drive mine pretty carefully (as in economically) and I reckon it would cost me another £200 a year on fuel after the remap if I did your mileage.
Just weigh that against the fun factor :devil:
With the miles you do then I'd more more concerned with increased fuel consumption. I drive mine pretty carefully (as in economically) and I reckon it would cost me another £200 a year on fuel after the remap if I did your mileage.
Just weigh that against the fun factor :devil:
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dont believe everything you read everywhere Benvo, after my remap I drove differently, and my computer said I was getting about 5mpg more. Best I will say is my consumption has improved, slightly. If you drive it hard it wont do more mpg.Certainly my mpg is no worse than before the re-map, but I now have huge gains in flexibility and more pure power if and when I want or need it.
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Same here on the whole, "flexibility" is a really good way of describing a remap actually because it's the overall performance throughout the rev range which is improved not just when you stick your foot down.
The notion you'll get improved mpg I'd take with a pinch of salt.
I obviously can't speak for all tuning companies but after an Angel Tuning remap I can categorically state fuel consumption is worse. The figures if they interest anyone are these:
Before remap: 80mph over 200 miles = 50.5mpg (I believe the standard JTD should do better than this)
After remap: 80mph over 200 miles = 47.5mpg
These figures are repeatable even with different MAF sensors (I have a spare)
Rather ironically, some of the guys on here have modified inductions which produce their own set of issues & problems - and interestingly - one of those problems is running lean :chin:
Yeh i do take it with a pinch of salt type thing. But what thing i would have to be sure of, is that the mpg would stay around the same if not improve. Again the remap is more for the extra power will there if i want it. Because i know even know if i drive hard in the jtd, my fuel consumption would go down.
I am in the process of emailing some of the companies mentioned in this thread, asking what they offer and claim type thing.
Benvo
I am in the process of emailing some of the companies mentioned in this thread, asking what they offer and claim type thing.
Benvo
Many of the companies offer 14 day a full refund period (such as Angel Tuning) which should give you the time to go through a tank or two to check.
Some also offer different maps geared towards performance or economy.
Some also offer different maps geared towards performance or economy.
