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dastek power chip anyone....
thermidorthelobster:
I tried the Superchips chip, and also the van Aaken piggyback one, and settled on the Autologic flash upgrade in the end. Like Simon, I found the truck's not exactly a dragster, but it makes it more driveable.
I'm not sold on the idea of messing around with the signal - it doesn't really do much at all apart from changing fuelling. If you remap the ECU altogether, you get much more control over every aspect of the engine management.
Porny:
--- Quote --- like the idea of increasing the low down torque as the td5 does seem a little weak at low revs, despite the anti stall.
i have heard of problems with the jerremy fern chip, will look into the JE, just didnt like the idea of changing the actual make up of the vechicle witout the ability to remove it
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Re-flashing the ECU technically isn't a permanent mod...
If you don't like, it's just a case of re-flashing the ECU with a standard tune... and if the people are clever, they will remove the 'markers' within the ECU that show it's been modified :wink: (I believe that is still possible).
My recommendations would be JE... although it would be worth talking to Allisport (not that I'm biased!!!) - Andy's a nice bloke and will sort you out with a better 'tune' if he can!!
--- Quote ---I'm not sold on the idea of messing around with the signal - it doesn't really do much at all apart from changing fuelling. If you remap the ECU altogether, you get much more control over every aspect of the engine management.
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Exactly!!!
In saying that though.... there are people who mess up remapping the ECU.. a few companies I've heard of that remap the top end, but don't alter anything low down..
Which is ok in a car, but not in a Landy - where low down grunt makes all the difference. They also offer poor drivability... in some cases it's all or nothing.
However, there are some good companies around...
They actually spend time mapping throughout the rev range, which gives better performance and overall drivability.
Tuning TD5's though.... is an addictive past time...
First it's the chip, possibly a better airfilter... a straight thorough pipe for the centre box (a TD5 actually makes a very nice noise!!), a big intercooler.....
Then it's onto hybrid turbo's and propane injection!!! :twisted:
Ian
thermidorthelobster:
When I got my Autologic upgrade, I had to have a new ECU, as mine wasn't flash-upgradeable, so I kept the old one. It also means if I dunk it, I have a spare.
Hightower:
--- Quote from: "Porny" ---First it's the chip, possibly a better airfilter... a straight thorough pipe for the centre box (a TD5 actually makes a very nice noise!!), a big intercooler.....
Then it's onto hybrid turbo's and propane injection!!! :twisted:
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I did it in a different order, based on the cash available. Filter first, then straight thru pipe (which is not as loud as some people would have you believe) and now the Dastek.
When I can afford it I will get a bigger intercooler.
Not sure about propane injection yet tho :wink:
Porny:
--- Quote ---When I got my Autologic upgrade, I had to have a new ECU, as mine wasn't flash-upgradeable, so I kept the old one. It also means if I dunk it, I have a spare.
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It just means Autologic haven't got the resources... or don't understand - or do it to get more money.
Pre flash upgradeable ECU's can still be modified...
This is done by removing the main chip and soldering in a socket board...
Then it's just a case of flashing/programming a new chip and inserting it in the new chip holder... not as drastic as it sounds.
Does involve more effort than just flashing the tune into a later type ECU...
This is how 38A Range Rovers are chipped (and Freelanders - pre Td4)... and any pre 2002 (pre flash ECU) Defender and Discoverys are done.... usually.
I know Allisport are now able to offer this service.
Ian
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