walshie 2,804 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 What motor you got walshie? MPG is increased because in theory you don't have to rev the engine as high as before to cover the same distance in the same time - because it is now more powerful. If that makes sense? But you tend to drive it harder, because it drives better, and therefore mpg is reduced. Hilux. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Everybody Landrover owner who has had it done and given an opinion on forums, has had very positive results. Thinking about getting my Freelander 2 done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fellman Mark 607 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I had my bmw 330 remapped but also had the dpf removed and de catted at the same time drove mint more power and used less juice plus the cat paid for most of the work so it was win win Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bear-uk 17 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I have just got a box from Aliexpress. Cost about £4. Yet to try it on my Vivaro van as its due for MOT tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lid 194 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Speak to Mike at dynachip, who, contrary to the name, offers remaps for many vehicles. He did a brilliant job on my disco3. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob284 1,682 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I had my bmw 330 remapped but also had the dpf removed and de catted at the same time drove mint more power and used less juice plus the cat paid for most of the work so it was win wincan you pass an mot without a cat on a car that originally had one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trenchfoot 4,243 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Ha da BMW 320d, 530d and M635d remapped. made a noticable difference and money well spent. Land rover defender Tdci was great too. took of the speed limiter and it would sit all day at 85 doing 30+ mpg. in Germany obviously! Got the Disco 4 booked in soon. Worth doing but pick a reputable company and dont get greedy on power or mpg. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fellman Mark 607 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I had my bmw 330 remapped but also had the dpf removed and de catted at the same time drove mint more power and used less juice plus the cat paid for most of the work so it was win wincan you pass an mot without a cat on a car that originally had one? Mine passed no problems Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dymented 2,220 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 If you need a remap get it done by a reputable garage rather than trying to save a few ££ had my jeep cherokee done and was great now got my ranger done at its well worth the cost more power better mpg !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminCadd 109 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Always used to Map my Cars but I decided to go for this now for the new car http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/ brilliant bits of kit, Goes undetected by main dealers as its after the ECU and a 5 min job with variable maps..... +4 mpg on a average trip and pulls like a train. Well worth the money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,719 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 The remap is safer as it's only gives power within the engines capability, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bear-uk 17 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Well I am not going to use the chip in my van as the guy going the MOT bought it off me for a tenner. Dont think I will bother now as defo not spending a load of money on a remap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poacherspocket 189 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Had to edit my original post i didnt realise you had an hilux. I know naff all about them but if you do get a remap id love to know the results. Edited January 30, 2016 by Poacherspocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire dan 467 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 My XC90 d5 only does around 28mpg on a steady motorway run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flynndog 543 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I've had td5 mapped and disco 3. mpg increases and no turbolag.still to buy the software to do my 3.2 shogun ... I bought the computer off a company to start up myself but never ended up doing it. Diesels average 33% extra bhp and torque goes through roof Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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