Remapping std ecu???

[gazvtr]

Is there anyone that can an has the equipment to remap a std ecu for a 97 saxo vts will not be std car will be ready for mapping in january no come to the door jobs either has tobe a first class job setup

 

[CapMan]

Pretty sure a standard VTS ECU can't be remapped. You'd need the likes of a Dastek piggyback ECU.

 

[Graham]

maybe superchips bluefin?

 

[metro1800]

Pretty sure a standard VTS ECU can't be remapped. You'd need the likes of a Dastek piggyback ECU.

Like he said

 

[brendy]

you could do a lot worse than dastek, they have the options for nitrous, cams, forced induction etc...all the options!

 

[Rob]

As said Gaz you can't simply reprogram the standard ECU, you either need a piggyback or else standalone management, can't see the latter being necessary.

Dastek is good but is there anyone over here who can do it? Triple 7?

 

[brendy]

yup triple seven do all the better management systems.
lumenition and motec too iirc.

 

[scotty]

maybe superchips bluefin?

Afaik bluefin is ford only

 

[CapMan]

Steven Gault can also do Emerald ECUs, etc.

 

[gazvtr]

well u will learn something new everyday mk1 saxo's ecu map is stored on an EPROM chip
As anyone with any tech knowledge knows that stands for Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
In other words the map is static and read only but can with a laptop and the right cable be erased and programmed
So you can wipe the map and put a new one on

 

[Bronk]

then wipe it and re map it..problem sorted

 

[gazvtr]

well thats wot i am look'n for someone to do this only place i know off is the uk no need for a piggy back or standalone unless i want to go higher than 150hp

 

[Bronk]

just watch the gear box in it...they cant take really ne abuse

 

[gazvtr]

yep had to put another 1.1 box till i get the vts 1 sorted last 1.1box **** itself lol

 

[Rik]

Does it go better with the 1.1 gearbox?

 

[Bronk]

better acceleration i tink..but *** all top end

 

[gazvtr]

well it's ok up to 3rd then 4th an 5th is **** but once u come to the 5k rpm range it will start pulling again in 5th if u want a box thats better get a ax gti or 106 xsi or even better 106 rally box

 

[metro1800]

Thing is though, even if it is remappable, what is a remap going to give an N/A engine? Better saving a few more pennies and getting the likes of an Emerald

 

[gazvtr]

i have a ax gti box here but will never sell it needs rebuild diff is gone an 2nd,3rd is gone

 

[gazvtr]

Thing is though, even if it is remappable, what is a remap going to give an N/A engine? Better saving a few more pennies and getting the likes of an Emerald

well if ur fitting cams on it to get the best outa them u need a remap done

 

[metro1800]

i have a ax gti box here but will never sell it needs rebuild diff is gone an 2nd,3rd is gone

The MA gearboxes are identical to Rover 200/400/Metro boxes internally, and they are about as tough as a pound of sh!te

 

[metro1800]

well if ur fitting cams on it to get the best outa them u need a remap done

But my point was, for a few quid more you could have a fully mappable set-up. Costs more, but the gains would be big

 

[gazvtr]

yes i do agree ewith u but standalones have no map for idle so it's crap for round town if i wanted to fit TB'S or a turbo well i would opt for this i am using this as my main driver an buying another car so why spend money were it's not needed

 

[CapMan]

well u will learn something new everyday mk1 saxo's ecu map is stored on an EPROM chip
As anyone with any tech knowledge knows that stands for Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
In other words the map is static and read only but can with a laptop and the right cable be erased and programmed
So you can wipe the map and put a new one on

Yes most chips are EPROMS but the fact they can be erased and reprogrammed still means they can only done within the limits of the standard ECU using mapping codes and therefore thats why aftermarket systems like Dastek/Emerald/DTA exist as they are more capable and widely used amongst regular engine tuners/ ECU remappers.

 

[gazvtr]

i.e on a vts mods to get around 145hp-160hp depending on wot cams u use all u need
full s/s exhaust with decat
4 branch mani
a good induction kit
catcam 708's
285's/pt51's the pistons need dishing for further valve clearance
an a good remap u will easily hit 145-160hp