More power for standard diesel.

RayDrake · 25th June 2012, 10:23

Hi Guy's.
I have a 2003 75 connie estate auto. Done 76000miles. It's my first Rover and I've only had it about 4 weeks.
I hear a lot on here about increasing the power, with words like Synergy.
Can anyone explain to me what this is, how you get it, and approx. cost?
Alternatively, any other way of upping the BHP?

Thanks!
Ray.

rover54 · 25th June 2012, 10:30

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Originally Posted by RayDrake

Hi Guy's.
I have a 2003 75 connie estate auto. Done 76000miles. It's my first Rover and I've only had it about 4 weeks.
I hear a lot on here about increasing the power, with words like Synergy.
Can anyone explain to me what this is, how you get it, and approx. cost?
Alternatively, any other way of upping the BHP?

Thanks!
Ray.

Two ways to increase power, an x-power upgrade, and of the guys on this forum with a T4 can do that for you, around £100. The Synergy box is an electronic box the fools the injections into delivering more fuel, hence a power improvement. Typical cost secondhand £120-£140

X-power will take you up to around 135bhp and then is you add Synergy, the BHP will be around 152bhp. Basic diesel is 116bhp.
X-power is the cheapest upgrade and then when funds are available get a Synergy.

T4 is the computer interface that allows a laptop to talk to the ECU's

RayDrake · 25th June 2012, 10:41

I would imagine that increasing the BHP would also decrease the MPG?
Am I Right?

rover54 · 25th June 2012, 10:46

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Originally Posted by RayDrake

I would imagine that increasing the BHP would also decrease the MPG?
Am I Right?

Diesel owner generally report slightly better fuel consumption. Probably due to less foot to the carpet pedal movement.

sikelsh · 25th June 2012, 10:56

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Originally Posted by rover54

Diesel owner generally report slightly better fuel consumption. Probably due to less foot to the carpet pedal movement.

Agreed, less frustration with the lack of power and better throttle response helps stop wasted fuel.

RayDrake · 25th June 2012, 12:10

Sounds like a good investment then.
Definitely on my list, when I'm ready to spend even more money! (when I catch the wife in a good mood)

Gilby · 25th June 2012, 12:27

Just don't tell her!
Might be T4ing mine tomorrow. I'll have a nice run back home in a few days and will do another brim to brim so will be able to give you some comparable figures.

thechrism · 25th June 2012, 12:44

Is there an x power upgrade for a 131 already?

Rev Jules · 25th June 2012, 13:06

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Originally Posted by rover54

Two ways to increase power, an x-power upgrade, and of the guys on this forum with a T4 can do that for you, around £100. The Synergy box is an electronic box the fools the injections into delivering more fuel, hence a power improvement. Typical cost secondhand £120-£140

X-power will take you up to around 135bhp and then is you add Synergy, the BHP will be around 152bhp. Basic diesel is 116bhp.
X-power is the cheapest upgrade and then when funds are available get a Synergy.

T4 is the computer interface that allows a laptop to talk to the ECU's

I already have a Synergy 2 on my car, would a T4 increase the BHP further.

Julien

wutang · 25th June 2012, 13:16

Not a diesel owner but, the diesel was available in 2 power outputs, 116 ish and 131 ish, the x power upgrade will turn a 116 into a 131.

If it was 131 from the factory the x power upgrade will not be aplicable to your car, if you have a 116 with a synergie then yes the x power upgrade can be aplied to your car and once the sysnergie is reaplied your overall Power will be up.

Or of course there is the aftermarket remap route that some prefer.

Richard

25th June 2012, 10:23	#1
RayDrake Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Estate Diesel 2003 CDT Auto Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston,Lincs. Posts: 203 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	More power for standard diesel. Hi Guy's. I have a 2003 75 connie estate auto. Done 76000miles. It's my first Rover and I've only had it about 4 weeks. I hear a lot on here about increasing the power, with words like Synergy. Can anyone explain to me what this is, how you get it, and approx. cost? Alternatively, any other way of upping the BHP? Thanks! Ray.

25th June 2012, 10:41	#3
RayDrake Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Estate Diesel 2003 CDT Auto Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston,Lincs. Posts: 203 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would imagine that increasing the BHP would also decrease the MPG? Am I Right?

25th June 2012, 12:10	#6
RayDrake Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Estate Diesel 2003 CDT Auto Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston,Lincs. Posts: 203 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds like a good investment then. Definitely on my list, when I'm ready to spend even more money! (when I catch the wife in a good mood)

25th June 2012, 12:27	#7
Gilby Avid contributor Rover 75 Cdti classic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Shropshire Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just don't tell her! Might be T4ing mine tomorrow. I'll have a nice run back home in a few days and will do another brim to brim so will be able to give you some comparable figures.

25th June 2012, 12:44	#8
thechrism Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stafford Posts: 254 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is there an x power upgrade for a 131 already?

25th June 2012, 13:16	#10
wutang Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 auto (LPG) & mg tf 160 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dartford Posts: 1,124 Thanks: 5 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	Not a diesel owner but, the diesel was available in 2 power outputs, 116 ish and 131 ish, the x power upgrade will turn a 116 into a 131. If it was 131 from the factory the x power upgrade will not be aplicable to your car, if you have a 116 with a synergie then yes the x power upgrade can be aplied to your car and once the sysnergie is reaplied your overall Power will be up. Or of course there is the aftermarket remap route that some prefer. Richard