What makes a remap safe
A safe remap is written for the specific engine and ECU, keeps boost, fuelling and torque within safe margins, and is tested after it is written. It should be done by someone who checks the engine's condition first.
What can go wrong
Generic, off-the-shelf files, over-aggressive settings and tuning an engine with existing faults are the usual causes of trouble. Extra torque also puts more load on the clutch, flywheel and transmission, so worn components should be checked beforehand.
Questions to ask any tuner
- Is the file written for my exact engine, and is it dyno tested?
- Will you check the car's condition first?
- Is the original software saved so it can be restored?
- What guarantee or warranty do you offer?
Signs of a good provider
A good provider talks about your engine, not just the headline figure. They explain what they will change, tell you honestly if your car is not a good candidate, and give you something in writing about testing and guarantees.
- They ask about the car's history, servicing and any faults
- They test on a dyno or measure the result, rather than assuming it
- They save the original software and can restore it
- They are clear that emissions equipment stays in place
- They offer a guarantee you can read
Living with a remapped car
After a remap, keep to your service schedule, use good quality oil and fuel, and report any warning light promptly. If you later sell the car or change insurer, remember to declare the modification.
How Remap Experts approaches it
Every remap is fully dyno tested and comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty. Our figures are stage 1 estimates within safe limits for each engine.
Questions
Will a remap damage my engine?
A good remap on a healthy engine stays within safe limits. Problems are usually caused by poor files or engines already in poor condition.
Do I need to service the car first?
Yes: a recent service and a healthy engine give the best and safest result.