CDTi 160 remap - do it!

Trevor1975 · 4th August 2014, 06:59

Had my CDT (131 x power) re mapped yesterday by Phil T4 (Thanks!)

Its not much faster than the 131 in my car, but there is a noticeable power increase - especially 2000-3000 rpm.

The main difference is it now drives like a modern diesel, whereas before it just didn't feel right.

From 116 to 131 to 160 in just over a year - what a transformation.

Phil also gave the car a good going over and confirmed I need a new MAF and I have a slightly low fuel rail pressure under load. Maf is unplugged for now but i'm getting a new Bosch one next.

All CDTi's should have this map... its how it was supposed to be

marinabrian · 4th August 2014, 07:50

Not to shabby is it eh? Trevor

Glad to see you're enjoying the new get up and go

Anyone in the east Anglia region fancying this, might want to check out THIS thread

Brian

Trevor1975 · 4th August 2014, 09:06

The throttle response is much more linear :-) I'm well chuffed

Vossy · 4th August 2014, 09:56

Glad your enjoying the extra power, it is on my list of to do's but with the list getting longer every day it keeps getting pushed to the bottom

Trevor1975 · 4th August 2014, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Vossy

Glad your enjoying the extra power, it is on my list of to do's but with the list getting longer every day it keeps getting pushed to the bottom

Its not just the extra power, its the way it responds to pedal input, it just feels more efficient. Of course if you give it a load of welly it goes about 20% better than a 131 :-) - thats just a bonus...

I've taken a year to get around to it, glad I did.

It has exposed a couple of weaknesses a bit more, namely fuel flow from the inline pump being a bit sluggish and the MAF being cream crackered. Need to sort those to get the full benefit.

myfirstrover · 4th August 2014, 11:10

I still cant believe that people have to be convinced to have this done ! , after all the positive comments about the remap it has to be a no brainer !

Vossy · 4th August 2014, 12:23

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Originally Posted by myfirstrover

I still cant believe that people have to be convinced to have this done ! , after all the positive comments about the remap it has to be a no brainer !

I can understand that but the cost would just not justify itself for me at the moment, it is something that I will get around to but other things on the car are more important at present.

elefsis · 4th August 2014, 12:24

No brainer, indeed, had mine done yesterday by Phil at the Milton Keynes meet and it is a completely different car today, even more pleasurable to drive.

Phil-T4 · 4th August 2014, 15:16

Glad you liked it John

Sidetops · 5th August 2014, 07:44

I went from 116 to 160! The difference is like night and day.

Its roughly 5mpg more economical, initial acceleration (like pulling out of junctions) feels like the car has shed half its weight, mid range acceleration is very strong instead of sedate, and it will pull to 110 without hesitation.
On the rare occurrence that I would drive it this hard it is a bit smokey around 3,500 rpm. This maybe because I rarely take it much over 2,000 rpm.

4th August 2014, 06:59	#1
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	CDTi 160 remap - do it! Had my CDT (131 x power) re mapped yesterday by Phil T4 (Thanks!) Its not much faster than the 131 in my car, but there is a noticeable power increase - especially 2000-3000 rpm. The main difference is it now drives like a modern diesel, whereas before it just didn't feel right. From 116 to 131 to 160 in just over a year - what a transformation. Phil also gave the car a good going over and confirmed I need a new MAF and I have a slightly low fuel rail pressure under load. Maf is unplugged for now but i'm getting a new Bosch one next. All CDTi's should have this map... its how it was supposed to be __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

4th August 2014, 09:06	#3
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	The throttle response is much more linear :-) I'm well chuffed __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

4th August 2014, 07:50	#2
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Not to shabby is it eh? Trevor Glad to see you're enjoying the new get up and go Anyone in the east Anglia region fancying this, might want to check out THIS thread Brian

4th August 2014, 09:56	#4
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	Glad your enjoying the extra power, it is on my list of to do's but with the list getting longer every day it keeps getting pushed to the bottom

4th August 2014, 11:10	#6
myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	I still cant believe that people have to be convinced to have this done ! , after all the positive comments about the remap it has to be a no brainer !

4th August 2014, 12:24	#8
elefsis Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Club SE Saloon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 189 Thanks: 194 Thanked 75 Times in 52 Posts	No brainer, indeed, had mine done yesterday by Phil at the Milton Keynes meet and it is a completely different car today, even more pleasurable to drive.

4th August 2014, 15:16	#9
Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	Glad you liked it John

5th August 2014, 07:44	#10
Sidetops I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2,252 Thanks: 293 Thanked 327 Times in 240 Posts	I went from 116 to 160! The difference is like night and day. Its roughly 5mpg more economical, initial acceleration (like pulling out of junctions) feels like the car has shed half its weight, mid range acceleration is very strong instead of sedate, and it will pull to 110 without hesitation. On the rare occurrence that I would drive it this hard it is a bit smokey around 3,500 rpm. This maybe because I rarely take it much over 2,000 rpm.