Quick remapping question!

m4cc45 · 27 Oct 2009 at 18:51

Well I'm still considering getting the Toyota Avensis mentioned in another thread. But one thing I would like to do is get it remapped as a few friends at work rate it highly.

The Avensis I'm looking at is 116BHP - I just wondered what it would take it to, the rough costs and could anyone recommend someone around the Gloucester area?

Cheers,

M.

james.miller · 27 Oct 2009 at 18:54

you'd probably gain around..... 3.5 hp. maybe 4.

Biohazard · 27 Oct 2009 at 18:55

at best.

do other stuff, then map it. might get 10.

Peerzy · 27 Oct 2009 at 19:15

It'll need a turbo for a remap to make any real difference.

Turbo derv and turbo petrol cars remap reasonably well (a lot better with breathing mods) but anything else really isn't worth it.

Biohazard · 27 Oct 2009 at 19:16

headwork, inlet filter/TB's, exhaust etc N/A are all worth remapping if its the last thing to do.

Peerzy · 27 Oct 2009 at 19:20

Biohazard said:
headwork, inlet filter/TB's, exhaust etc N/A are all worth remapping if its the last thing to do.

Still won't get anywhere near as much of a gain as a simple map + cheap induction on a forced induction engine.

Plus it'll cost a lot more.

OpenToSuggestions · 27 Oct 2009 at 19:22

Remapping on a turbo engine can work well.

Remapping an N/A engine is a waste of time, unless it is tuned quite well first (breathing sorted inc. exhaust, cams etc).

If you want more power on an N/A buy a bigger engine

m4cc45 · 27 Oct 2009 at 19:58

I thought the Avensis 2.0 D-4 Diesel T SPIRIT was Turbo? According to certain websites (and I'm not going to pretend if I know this is correct) the BHP increase is around 20-30. Whilst not being a load it may make a difference mainly in economy as well.

M.

fonzee · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:03

if its a common rail turbo diesel, then yes, a remap will benefit hugely.

Janesy B · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:06

Why not buy something that isn't so, erm, slow?

m4cc45 · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:11

Well if I could find something that fitted my bill perfectly I would - the Avensis I've seen is very comfortable and very well kept (almost immaculate and I'm a picky swine) I can't find anything else I like, other than Audis and they cost an absolute arm and leg to find a good model.

It's not about making the car that much quicker it's more about making it more economical as well. I intend on having the next car I get for a good while and as I do a fair few miles it all saves cash.

M.

Peerzy · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:12

m4cc45 said:
I thought the Avensis 2.0 D-4 Diesel T SPIRIT was Turbo? According to certain websites (and I'm not going to pretend if I know this is correct) the BHP increase is around 20-30. Whilst not being a load it may make a difference mainly in economy as well.

M.

I've no idea if it is or not, just simply saying as a rule of thumb, turbo = good remap, N/A = not worth it.

m4cc45 · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:15

Ah okay - I'll try and find the manual or such like online...

mjt · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:16

try heading over to some owner forums

[FnG]magnolia · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:19

Wouldn't the OP be better off buying a car that's more powerful in the first place? Buying a 116bhp car to then spend a lot to get little in return sounds like a false economy to me. Sure, it can be done but why do it?

m4cc45 · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:24

Well it's more about finding the right car mate. I do like the Toyota for reasons I've posted but I'm more than open minded at finding something else. £6k is my budget. Diesel would be my preference due to mileage, etc.

Michael Myers · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:26

i just brought a Skoda Fabia VRS 54 plate for £4500 and its awesome, cheap to run and pretty nippy as standard, itll remap to 160 - 170bhp and do 50mpg!

If you can get over the fact its a skoda (vw) it would be perfect for you unless a bigger car is required.

m4cc45 · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:29

No not really I used to have an Octavia Estate until the neighbour mistook the break for an accelerator. I'll have a look around for one and see if I can test drive it....

russ0r · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:31

m4cc45 said:
No not really I used to have an Octavia Estate until the neighbour mistook the break for an accelerator. I'll have a look around for one and see if I can test drive it....

Anything with the VAG TDI130 engine in is worth a look. So that's Golfs, Leons, Toledos, Boras, Passats as well.
Remaps to 170bhp IIRC.

m4cc45 · 27 Oct 2009 at 20:35

Time to rethink everything - at least I have time - its not like the insurance companies in a rush to give me some cash!