Reasons Why Remapping is Worth it
Are you thinking about remapping your vehicle but aren’t sure if it’s worth it? You’re not by yourself. If you want better fuel economy or more power and performance from your vehicle, a performance remap is something to think about. Our experts at ECU-Flash have compiled a list of the primary advantages of remapping your engine.
More Horsepower
Horsepower is calculated by multiplying torque by another value, RPM split by 5252. It is a unit of measure of how quick a car will eventually be and how far the engine’s power can propel it. More horsepower equals a faster top speed. In simplified terms, horsepower is the rate at which an engine can accelerate to its maximum speed. As a result, the world’s fastest cars have more than 1000bhp, and the Bloodhound SSC has 133,151bhp. More horsepower means faster acceleration at higher RPMs and safer overtaking for the average driver.
More Torque with Remapping
Torque is the rotational force exerted around an axis. It controls an engine’s capacity to perform work, and a boost in torque converts to greater acceleration. Torque often is present at low revs in diesel and turbo-petrol vehicles, and it is torque that gives you that push in the rear when you push your foot down. Acceleration on cars that have been remapped should increase by 20-30% after an ECU remapping has been done. More torque equates to faster acceleration and shorter in-gear times, both of which are required for quick and safe overtaking.
Better Towing
If you frequently tow a trailer, caravan, mobile home, or the like, unlocking more torque with a remap will greatly benefit the tow vehicle. You’ll be able to tow a lot more weight with more torque without putting too much pressure on the engine of your vehicle.
Better Fuel Economy
You won’t have to use as much throttle to get up to and maintain a speed with more torque produced at all RPM. As a result, the engine of a vehicle does not have to work as hard to shift its weight, and by reducing the load on the engine, you effectively reduce the amount of fuel it requires to operate. This results in enhanced fuel economy. However, if you drive constantly with your foot on the brake, your fuel economy will suffer. This is because you will be utilising all of the vehicle’s newly discovered power and torque, which will consume more fuel.
Remapping isn’t just for cars
Vehicles such as vans, lorries, tractors, and quad bikes, as well as agricultural equipment such as mowers. All these vehicles can all be remapped for increased power and performance. Here at ECU-Flash, we remap a wide range of vehicles for economy and performance to improve driveability and work rate. We particularly diesel tractors, which benefit greatly from an increase in torque of 20%.
About ECU-Flash
At ECU Flash, we have trusted experts who have years of experience in the field of ECU remapping. Get in touch with our experts today and arrange a date for us to remap your ECU and find out the benefits of car remapping for yourself. Please visit our contacts page here to find the right service for you. You can also find us on Facebook.
