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General GP Tuning

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'VERY' common questions regarding to tuning the GP?. Including all engines?.

1.9 Mjet:-

Remaps - The ECU can be remapped which changes the engines 'fuel' & 'boost' mapping which increases power by around 40Bhp and increases torque dramatically. This will also lead to increased economy when driven 'normally'. The warranty will NOT be void UNLESS there is an issue that causes them to throughly 'examine' your ECU and they realise the remap is there (Very Unlikely).

Most common companies that do remapping are:-

GSR / Red-Dot - http://www.gsr-uk.co.uk/ They get nothing but good feedback from everyone who gets their car tuned. They also do rolling road runs before and after to proove their remap's with hard results.

Angel Tuning - http://www.angeltuning.co.uk/ People seem to get mixed results with angel tuning. The only benfit is that they come to you. You do not however get rolling road runs before and after remap. There has also been a couple of reports of various componants breaking shortly after remap.

Celtic Tuning - http://www.celtictuning.co.uk/ Don't know much about these guides but haven't heard anything bad either... Maybe someone has some reports to add? (y)

Induction Kits - This involves replacing the standard Fiat OEM airbox and intake system with an aftermarket solution. These are not to be confused with the replacement filament filters you can buy (which don't really do anything). These kits remove the restriction on the air intake which allows a little more power to be produced, For best results get it install same time as remap. On diesel's they also help reduce the amount of black smoke produced under open throttle.

Only company the does a aftermarket kit (as far as Im aware) are GSR:-

http://www.gsr-uk.co.uk/

Suspension Kits - This involves replacing the suspension coils / springs with a set that are usually shorter and stiffer ones. This lowers the centre of gravity and increases stiffness, this as a result improves the cornering abilities. If your lowering more than 35mm several people recommend aftermarket shocks too as the OEM ones will wear out faster. There is also the option of a full 'CoilOver' kit, This allows you to fully configure your suspension setup including ride height, camber, toe-in etc. Places to buy:-

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/ - Anyone know anywhere else feel free to add :).

Brake Upgrades - This normaly involes replacing Brake Disks and or Brake pads for upgraded ones. The disks are normally grooved and or drilled which allows for better bite and reduced brake fade and pad glazing. The pads are normally made of a better matterial that withstands heat better which also reduces brake fade. This can be bought from:-

MotorSport World - http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk

Red-Dot - http://www.reddotracing.co.uk/reddot.asp

1.2, 1.4 8v & 16v:-

All of the above applies to cars with these engines except you can go further and get the following done also:-

Reprofiled Cams - This changes the angle of the cam lobes and opens the valves further allowing gases to flow more freely.

Only company I know that does these on the Grande is GSR - http://gsr-uk.co.uk

Cylinder Head work - This involves the cylinder head getting ported, gas flowed, pressure tested and skimmed. You can also go further and get multi valve angle cut also. All this aids efficency within the cylinder head and allows more power. Also the only company I know that does this on Fiats is GSR - http://gsr-uk.co.uk/engineering/pages/productsbycar/fiat/fiat_pun_engine.htm

Aftermarket Exhausts - This involves replacing the standard OEM exhaust with one that has different flow characteristics and allows for more power be removing restrictions. It is recommended you do not De-Cat your car unless its a Turbo as this drops back pressure too much and causes some negative effects such as bad emissions and loss of bottom end torque. You can however replace the standard Cat with a aftermarket 'Sports' Cat.

The best for Fiat seems to be supersprint and they can supply a whole system which can be bought here:- http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk
 
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Re: GP Tuning Sticky?

ChrisUK said:
Thanks :). Bored with nothing to do at work until this afternoon so I thought I may as well put the time to a good use other than chatting up Lolita in LL :rolleyes: :p.
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I'm not sure whether T should lock the thread or leave it open for tuning questions? Probably leave it open and any spam deleted.

Yea i'm bored of the LL atm!
 
Re: GP Tuning Sticky?

airey said:
How will an induction kit affect the warranty of a car?
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Rule of thumb is the warranty won't be effected by ANY mod UNLESS the fault has been a direct result of fitting the MOD. Example would be a Head gasket failiure when you have had the cylinder head flowed and new cams.

Induction kit won't harm anything. Just swap it back to air box for warranty work and servicing to be on the safe side.
 
Re: GP Tuning Sticky?

i think am important section you left out there is what the effect of the extra power will do to the clutch. Some of the stilo guys with remapped JTD's have sports/performance clutches from here:

http://www.clutch-specialists.co.uk/search.asp

they list nearly all models of fiats and the quality of there craftmanship is meant to be top. Although they dont list the GP yet, im sure they will do i have contacted them about this. As its something i think id get done when i have my remap, cant be doing with clutch slip.
 
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1.8Stilo said:
i think am important section you left out there is what the effect of the extra power will do to the clutch. Some of the stilo guys with remapped JTD's have sports/performance clutches from here:

http://www.clutch-specialists.co.uk/search.asp

they list nearly all models of fiats and the quality of there craftmanship is meant to be top. Although they dont list the GP yet, im sure they will do i have contacted them about this. As its something i think id get done when i have my remap, cant be doing with clutch slip.
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Well there has been people with very powerful remaps who have had it done for over a year now with no clutch slip. Must use a stronger clutch?. Good link to add though for those people who are worried (y) :)
 
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1.8Stilo said:
i think am important section you left out there is what the effect of the extra power will do to the clutch. Some of the stilo guys with remapped JTD's have sports/performance clutches from here:

http://www.clutch-specialists.co.uk/search.asp

they list nearly all models of fiats and the quality of there craftmanship is meant to be top. Although they dont list the GP yet, im sure they will do i have contacted them about this. As its something i think id get done when i have my remap, cant be doing with clutch slip.
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I was looking at getting a clutch from them, good to know that others have used them and found them to be good. (y)
 
Re: GP Tuning Sticky?

Good post Chris....sticky? yes dont see why not, closed thread? errr no so people who have had their cars tuned/mapped can give their experience/results but any 'spam' will be removed.
 
If you get your ECU remapped do you have to inform the insurance company? I know it's a modification but it's not one that you can physically see!

EDIT: Never had a car that i have wanted to remap, until now that is.

Thanks (y)
 
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T- jet tuning

Hi all just wondering what the latest news is at red dot with the T-jet tuning? last I heard oldschool were trying to get a turbo from the abarth and seeing what they could do with that. I Know theres another thread on the t-jet tuning somewhere but I been on holiday and I cant find it now so if any1 knows it can you post the link please, thanks Joe
 
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https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/146856-gp-tuning.html

that is the tuning thread, dosent say much about the t jet though!

and yes they did fit a larger turbo to a t-jet which then got 168hp when mapped! Still no quite the result i think they hoped to achieve.. although im not sure if ull be able to get hold of one of the turbo's as this was on fiat service managers car. As far as im aware the SS kit for the abarth is only going to be avaliable to the abarth and not supplied as an aftermarket part to stop replicas. unfortunetly with the t-jet atm you are very restricted with what you can do (n)

if you want anymore info, try search ;)
 
Re: T- jet tuning

1.8Stilo said:
https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/146856-gp-tuning.html

that is the tuning thread, dosent say much about the t jet though!

and yes they did fit a larger turbo to a t-jet which then got 168hp when mapped! Still no quite the result i think they hoped to achieve.. although im not sure if ull be able to get hold of one of the turbo's as this was on fiat service managers car. As far as im aware the SS kit for the abarth is only going to be avaliable to the abarth and not supplied as an aftermarket part to stop replicas. unfortunetly with the t-jet atm you are very restricted with what you can do (n)

if you want anymore info, try search ;)
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its 168 bhp before mapping. They cant map it yet that is where the problem is.
 
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