Engine control unit, or ECU, remapping adjusts the parameters in which your vehicle operates. The Engine control unit is set with several predetermined parameters that can be changed to increase the vehicle’s performance in several areas. With adjustments to these areas, the performance of your vehicle can be greatly increased.
ECU remapping can have different effects on different engines. The non-turbo engine remapping will generally increase the throttle response, and provide the vehicle with more power and torque. A turbocharged petrol vehicle will have more power and midrange torque, an enhanced and smoother power delivery, as well as an increased throttle response. Turbo diesel vehicles will too have these characteristics and will also have improved fuel economy.
Reasons to Have ECU Remapping Done
There are several reasons to remap your vehicle. If increased horsepower is your desire, remapping can be very useful. ECU remapping has a direct impact on increasing the power and torque of the vehicle and the rate at which it reaches its highest speed. Manufacturers will often not set the ECU to these advanced levels to accommodate a variety of types of driving styles. This allows a person room to make these necessary adjustments to improve the vehicle’s performance.
ECU remapping will assist in getting your vehicle to perform closer to its true capability and creates a far more enjoyable ride. Remapping can also remove the flat spots in the ECU that can be improved to give you better performance.
If there is more torque to get the vehicle driving at the optimal speed, less throttle will be needed to achieve this, improving the vehicle’s fuel economy. With this increased torque, there will be less load on the engine, and the resultant effect is less demand on the fuel usage of the vehicle.
ECU remapping is an alternative to but can be an addition to, the installation of performance upgrade parts. It can be a simple and cost-effective way to improve a vehicle’s performance and power.
Turbo Dynamics offers affordable ECU remapping services to improve your driving experience. Contact Turbo Dynamics today for more information.