Remapping, sometimes referred to as ECU tuning, is when the settings of a car's engine control unit are altered to enhance multiple areas of the performance of the car.
What is an ECU Tune?
ECU tuning involves improving the power output of your car as well as increasing its torque, giving you more powerful acceleration. An ECU tune will optimize how your engine performs, therefore yielding more efficiency and power.
An ECU tuning can massively boost power, especially in modern engines and turbocharged ones. Remapping will add power and torque to your vehicle which includes an improved throttle response and enhanced engine power.
By remapping your car’s engine, most cars will receive a horsepower gain of 10-20% from an ECU tune alone. Some cars may even see a gain of up to 50%.
How does an ECU tune work?
ECU tuning works by changing things like the air, fuel, and spark settings for prime performance. Some tuners will offer specific preset tunes or will create a customised tune. ECU tuning is performed by writing a new data into the engine's electronic control unit. With this in mind, a vehicle remap replaces the default software on the ECU, overwriting it with new software which can be programmed to optimize the car's overall performance.
Of course, it is not recommended to attempt to remap your own car engine. It's always best to book your vehicle for an ECU tuning with an fully qualified automotive engineers.
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