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Old 5th October 2013, 20:19   #1
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I keep hearing about an ecu upgrade that has an unbelievable effect on power.
Apparently my lowly 116bhp CDT, and be transformed into a 160bhp fire breathing beast.
Tempting, but this concerns me,
Any thoughts ?

"For reliability, go for the low power 115 CDI rather than the 131 CDTI. Yes, BMW engine, but in BMWs the more powerful versions go through turbos".

Which I found here

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...-good-buy.html
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Old 5th October 2013, 20:21   #2
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I keep hearing about an ecu upgrade that has an unbelievable affect on power.
Apparently my lowly 116bhp CDT, and be transformed into a 160bhp fire breathing beast.
Tempting, but this concerns me,
Any thoughts ?

"For reliability, go for the low power 115 CDI rather than the 131 CDTI. Yes, BMW engine, but in BMWs the more powerful versions go through turbos".

Which I found here

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...-good-buy.html
Go for it mate, just had mine done .
The MG engine shares basic engine architecture with the BMW engine it is based on but the turbocharger and ancillaries are all different to the BMW fitment in their own cars
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Old 5th October 2013, 20:27   #3
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The article is comparing apples with pears. Yes it is the same engine but a different turbo. The BMW has a Variable vane unit, yes it will push out more HP will be smoother as well in some respect, but the unit itself is not as reliable as our more conventional and smaller unit. Using the power and thrashing any motor will destroy it, look after it and drive sensibly.....
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Old 5th October 2013, 21:20   #4
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I keep hearing about an ecu upgrade that has an unbelievable effect on power.
Apparently my lowly 116bhp CDT, and be transformed into a 160bhp fire breathing beast.
Tempting, but this concerns me,
Any thoughts ?

"For reliability, go for the low power 115 CDI rather than the 131 CDTI. Yes, BMW engine, but in BMWs the more powerful versions go through turbos".

Which I found here

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...-good-buy.html
I wouldn't dream of doing something to your car that I wouldn't do to my own.
If you want to know more about the 160 upgrade, have a trundle along to the South West Sammy Miller museum meet tomorrow, I guarantee your trip home will be more than enjoyable

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Old 5th October 2013, 21:58   #5
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Hi marinabrian worked his magic on my 223000 mile cdti was what a difference its made. I would say go for it
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Old 5th October 2013, 22:33   #6
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have a trundle along to the South West Sammy Miller museum meet tomorrow,
I'm gutted about not being able to make this.
Being a motorcycle enthusiast.
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Old 6th October 2013, 19:31   #7
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Had my car upgraded today by Phil who informed of a lazy maf and no4 injector problem which I will have a go at this week even with these faults I could at last safely overtake and the car has some punch behind it Phil worked all day sorting cars well done
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Old 7th October 2013, 10:57   #8
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big russ did the 160 re-map on my car, it was probably the best thing I have done.
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Old 7th October 2013, 19:36   #9
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Don't see a downside to this....
it has transformed the power delivery and useability of the car, even at low revs & made overtaking a joy
.....and the fuel consumption has improved!!
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