An Engine Control Unit, also known as an ECU, is likened to the brain of a vehicle. Sensors on the vehicle send information to the ECU for it to make the necessary calculations for the particular vehicle part to operate optimally. These calculations are made in relation to several pre-programmed parameters.
The information that is gathered where the adjustments are made can relate to the fuel mixture, temperature, and fuel efficiency. Any change to the predetermined parameters will have a direct impact on the efficiency and performance of the vehicle.
ECU remapping will allow for changes to be made to these settings for improved performance. The performance of the vehicle will then operate optimally within the new parameters of the vehicle’s engine control unit. Aspects that can be modified include injection timing and fuel pressure, as well as boost and ignition timing, etc.
The Benefits of ECU Remapping
Turbo vehicles receive the best gains from ECU remapping, where the performance of the vehicle can be improved, and used together with the boost that is received from the turbo. A larger and more powerful engine will receive the best gains from remapping.
Depending on how the vehicle is driven, ECU remapping can also improve the fuel economy of the vehicle. The remap will improve the vehicle’s performance but once a person is used to the increase in driving performance and driving returns back to normal, there can then be a substantial increase in fuel efficiency.
Engine control units can also be specifically remapped to improve a vehicle’s fuel efficiency at the expense of performance. There may be circumstances in which fuel economy is more important than performance, and in this instance, the ECU can be adjusted to the new parameters for fuel economy.
To begin the remapping process, it is always advisable to get your vehicle assessed by a professional in the industry so that you can determine the aspects that will need changes based on your needs. Turbo Dynamics specialises in ECU remapping. Contact them today for assistance and a quotation on their ECU remapping services.