Engine Remapping

Posted by Mobileecu on August 23rd, 2012

ECU remapping stands for Engine Control Unit remapping. It is a process that allows you to make alterations in the manner your car's engine performs. ECU remapping is the big take over from chip tuning which was largely used before ECU remapping was invented back in 1996, as cars before this time did not have an ECU (engine control unit) that could be remapped via the OBD socket.

ECU remapping is simply re-programming these basic electrical systems. How much are you paying at the pump for fuel at the moment? You must be paying some of the highest prices for fuel compared to other countries around the world. You have a way to make your car more fuel-efficient and it's by having an engine tuning that involves engine remapping. Once you are over with engine remap you can save a good amount on your fuel. ECU remapping will let your car return better MPG. It'll turn out to be more responsive and less desiring once the engine remapping has been settled.

Does Engine remapping involve loads of mechanical work?

Well the answer is no, it doesn't. Far from it! There's absolutely no mechanical work involved when engine tuning takes place using the state-of-the-art ECU remapping techniques. Engine remapping is performed by a technician who connects a laptop to the vehicle's OBD port, or 'diagnostic port' for clarification purposes. This way they can access the car's engine management module immediately and can be reformed automatically as part of the engine remapping schedule. There's no clanging and banging in the process. The engine remapping promises a completely spotless, fast and extremely effective service. Thus with this, you can give your car up to 35% more power, making it more responsive and can increase the fuel efficiency of your vehicle through engine remapping.

This service is becoming very popular these days. The increase in the number of users is for varying reasons. You will find some ECU remap service providers with various schemes like mobile service etc. This can be really good if you have a busy life. However, it is your onus to check that they come around your home or place of work with the exact equipment to carry out and check the remapping properly.

About the Author:

This article is written by JJ Milner, he is also associated with Mobile Ecu Remapping. Mobile Ecu Remapping is the UK’s leading provider of ECU remapping, also known as “chip tuning” or “ecu tuning“. As their name suggests they offer a mobile service throughout the UK. It is possible to have your car or van’s ECU remapped to improve your engine tuning. ECU remapping will increase the BHP, Torque and fuel economy of your car, van, truck or tractor.