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Title: remapping N/A engine
Post by: luke on 16 January 2010, 12:33

has anyone remapped a n/a (naturally aspirated, no turbo/supercharger) engine?
if so how much power did you gain and can you notice the improvment?

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: Horney on 16 January 2010, 12:41

Normally you'll gain a couple of bhp which isn't much at all but it can smooth the response of the throttle and improve economy. It's best done when you've already done other mods such as flowed heads and lairy cams.

Nick

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: luke on 16 January 2010, 12:45

will insurance companys be more heavy on remaps?

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: Horney on 16 January 2010, 12:54

Only way to really tell is ring and ask.

nick

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: luke on 16 January 2010, 12:56

can't really ask as i don't have a car yet, if i will have to mod the engine a bit to get the best out of the remap i think i will just forget it and wait till i can get one with a bigger engine.

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: AlanD on 16 January 2010, 12:56

Quote from: luke on 16 January 2010, 12:45

will insurance companys be more heavy on remaps?

Depends one the company. As Nick said give them a call and ask, most will charge for a remap.

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: Martz on 16 January 2010, 14:43

Quote from: AlanD on 16 January 2010, 12:56

Quote from: luke on 16 January 2010, 12:45

will insurance companys be more heavy on remaps?

Depends one the company. As Nick said give them a call and ask, most will charge for a remap.

Most don't hit you hard for it, always best to notify every mod you do though. Mine have not charged me for my golf.

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: AlanD on 16 January 2010, 15:06

From my experience with the MK5 I got quite heft increase in terms of having the remap, we are talking in the hundreds for me.

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: Martz on 16 January 2010, 15:10

Bloody hell,  who are you with Alan?

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: AlanD on 16 January 2010, 15:15

Well, was with Greenlight. Policy has been cancelled with them for obvious reasons.

Everyone I got quotes off where the same, they where just cheapest.

Being young + remapped turbo car = fail

Im umming and arrring about taking the remap off in July when I get license back.

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: luke on 16 January 2010, 15:19

well by the time I've got the money for insurance i'll be 18, best leave mods for a bit then, not even sure whether to get coilovers yet or just look at springs.

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: AlanD on 16 January 2010, 17:09

Trust me, your going to get bent over backwards on insurance :(

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: luke on 16 January 2010, 19:04

going to use the money that i would of saved up for the remap and buy a toad cat 1 alarm, might bring my insurance down a bit, and i'll be able to show off with the remote fob  :wink:

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: Rhyso on 16 January 2010, 19:05

Quote from: AlanD on 16 January 2010, 15:15

Im umming and arrring about taking the remap off in July when I get license back.

You just as well cut your dick off as it will amount to the same thing  :tongue:

Title: Re: remapping N/A engine
Post by: AlanD on 16 January 2010, 19:46

My dick will still be faster than your dick lol :D :D