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I'm curious to know, if it creates more power and uses less fuel, why didn't MG Rover do it in the first place

The only cars I could see that would be worth doing for any real noticeable difference would be the ZT turbo's.

If it makes the car accelerate quicker surely that would cost more fuel

Most folk that have had a remap do say the car is better afterwards.

I was tempted to increase my ZT 160 to 200BHP with a remap but it was always plenty quick enough for me so I never bothered.

As they say you pays your money you takes your choice.

graham1 wrote: wrote:

I had it done on a Rover 200, wish I hadn't.

Why?

Which ECU did the 200 have?

Who did it?

mgtfbluestreak wrote: wrote:

I don't want any popping noises.

Popping is optional.

IIRC someone actually told their insurance company and got a discount.

Bob wrote: wrote:

If it makes the car accelerate quicker surely that would cost more fuel

Only if you spend all your time accelerating hard, most of the time, when driving at the same speed, you are using less power to achieve the same progression.

I bet there's a lot of drivers out there which have had a remap and chose not to discuss it with the insurers.

Well guys after much thought I've decided to go for it after reading loads of reviews and all of your comments (much appreciated thanks). I've opted for the burble and raised rev limit.

Ecu already packed ready to be posted tomorrow. When I have it back and fitted I'll let you know how it is and if I can post a video to demonstrate the sound I will.


Steve

Nice one the choice was yours...let us know how you get on with it..an unbiased account of the pros and cons

I'm sure you won't be disappointed I had mine done last year definitely improved my tf 135

I had mine done for economy as much as anything else. I also specified no exhaust pops.
However the engine is definitely more willing and the fuel economy is brilliant! I did a 600 mile round trip to Norfolk and returned 48.3 mpg!
I'm getting over 40 just going into Carlisle and back shopping.

Had MY 115 TF done, the change is noticeable I didn't go for the burble either, but the engine picks up cleaner and low end acceleration is better. well worth the money in my opinion.

I wish a K map was possible for my MEMs1.9.