Engine re-mapping - Thoughts?

[Xein]

Evening all,

Apologies if there's already threads around this.

Just trying to get some outsiders perspectives on whether it's worth re-mapping your engine (to increase BHP/torque).

just a couple of questions really.

A) was it worth it? (do you notice any improvement over stock/standard/factory tune)

B) How much did your insurance premium go up? if at all and who do you insure with?

C) would you recommend it?

It may not be everyone's cup of tea but I was thinking of re-mapping my Volvo V40, figures suggest a 52% increase in BHP (from 120 to approx 190 (at peak)) but just trying to gauge whether it's actually worth it or not.

Thanks

 

[Xein]

Up to you really.

Yes they work, but I'd never get an off the shelf map.

Was planning to go to a specialist rather than bodge it myself and no doubt break something

I never got a car remapped - I did get a tuning map box put on my 1 series, I quite liked it because I could "change" the map when ever I wanted for better mpg or better performance, and also I could remove the box if I ever needed to

Interesting

Depends how you drive.

A) My car would get about 40BHP increase from a standard remap, so 130-170. Having driven the 110 version and seen how gutless it felt compared to my 130, I would guess the 170 would have a notable amount more poke... and seeing how many other owners got theirs done, that popularity would suggest that it's generally considered worthwhile.

B) It's a second hand car and I just drive it - I wouldn't have a clue if it's been remapped or not. It doesn't even have an EGR delete and everything else looks factory standard.

C) Me, no. I'd just get a better car... unless you really, really loved everything else about this particular one.

I really enjoy my car, just wish it had a tiny bit more 'punch' to it. but I guess I also need to look at resale value and how much it would affect it potentially.

 

[Xein]

Well, you'd be looking at almost 60% extra, which is quite a bit more than 'a tiny bit'.
Give it a go, see how you like it... You can always return it to standard if you don't like it.

Yeah that's very true.

 

[Xein]

Didn't expect this thread to take off as well as it did, appreciate all the responses from different angles. Personally I think I'm going to stick with standard as my current insurer doesn't insure anything above a 25% BHP increase.

and the 'specialist' insurer was quoting almost double what I pay now so that was a swift no.

quite naive of me not to consider additional wear on parts as well (was too focused on the potential numbers)

Thanks for all the great feedback and comments

 

[Xein]

what do you drive OP ?

Currently own a Volvo V40 (late 2016 model)

Edit: Appreciate all the valuable and constructive posts surrounding this.

 

[Xein]

Just read your OP properly - 70hp is a pretty large gain for a 2.0 T2 - What company is quoting these figures?

Mallory Performance

Below is the 'quick' quote online and these were the figures also shared with me whilst emailing.

Spoiler: Picture

 

[Xein]

What car and engine?

If that's for myself, it's a Volvo V40 T2Rdesign 2L