It is on the thresholds, an important turning point in the destiny. The lion tamers are becoming more aware of the potential of their beasts...
Some of the lions are roaring in sheep's skin on light dose of 'steroid' now... i.e by installing either a modified engine ECU map or fixing an 'interceptor box' . It is proven to achieve around a 25% in power [bhp], and in torque [Nm] of around 30% . The large increases in both power and torque greatly improve the engine flexibility in all gears and throughout the rev range for better 'pickuping' power.
Why need 'steroids'
Peugeot 308 Turbos are distributed throughout the world, probably PSA adopts a one map fits all policy, who knows?. This one map takes into account many different factors that are necessary for each export country. Areas such as climate, emissions, fuel quality etc all have to be considered and sacrifying a certain degree of performance by the manufacturer.
What does this means?
It simply means that 308 140THP ECU is never optimised for one individual situation. Loosing some to gain some. Buyers have different priority. Some need performance, some need fuel economy while majority fall in between.
Today's modern engines rely heavily on computer controlled engine management systems. Basically each engine has an array of sensors which monitor lots of things such as throttle position, crank position, airflow etc. These signals are sent to the ECU which processes the information received to give the best engine performance for any given driving condition.
ECU remapping (such as UPsolute Chiptuning) or/and 'interceptor' (such as PTronic) is basically to fine tuning by rewriting or overiding the software program that controls ECU or altering the input informations from various sensors before sending them to the ECU. Most reputable companies use bespoke maps that are tailored to the car and individual requirements.
I still remember multivariable inputs, non-linear systems, fuzzy logic, neural-networking, etc in systems engineering which I learned almost two decades ago. Only now I have better understandaing how they are applied to our daily life.
ACHTUNG!
There are many individuals out there offering what seem like 'cheap' ECU remapping services. Most of these people use common maping programmes that are available through the internet and are NOT tailored to 308 140THP and individual requirements. These can actually damage the engine as they are not specifically written/programmed to the unique EP6DT prince engine.
Before remapping the ECU or installing the 'interceptor box' a full diagnostics check of the engine should be carried out to identify if there are any potential problems.
Please be aware that, although remapping/chipping an ECU does not cause failure it can exasperate already failing components. In order to assure a quality ECU remapping service the company should not carry out work on the engine that is found to be faulty. If faults shown up by the diagnostic process DO NOT proceed with the upgrade!
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Some of the lions are roaring in sheep's skin on light dose of 'steroid' now... i.e by installing either a modified engine ECU map or fixing an 'interceptor box' . It is proven to achieve around a 25% in power [bhp], and in torque [Nm] of around 30% . The large increases in both power and torque greatly improve the engine flexibility in all gears and throughout the rev range for better 'pickuping' power.Why need 'steroids'
Peugeot 308 Turbos are distributed throughout the world, probably PSA adopts a one map fits all policy, who knows?. This one map takes into account many different factors that are necessary for each export country. Areas such as climate, emissions, fuel quality etc all have to be considered and sacrifying a certain degree of performance by the manufacturer.
What does this means?
It simply means that 308 140THP ECU is never optimised for one individual situation. Loosing some to gain some. Buyers have different priority. Some need performance, some need fuel economy while majority fall in between.
Today's modern engines rely heavily on computer controlled engine management systems. Basically each engine has an array of sensors which monitor lots of things such as throttle position, crank position, airflow etc. These signals are sent to the ECU which processes the information received to give the best engine performance for any given driving condition.
ECU remapping (such as UPsolute Chiptuning) or/and 'interceptor' (such as PTronic) is basically to fine tuning by rewriting or overiding the software program that controls ECU or altering the input informations from various sensors before sending them to the ECU. Most reputable companies use bespoke maps that are tailored to the car and individual requirements.
I still remember multivariable inputs, non-linear systems, fuzzy logic, neural-networking, etc in systems engineering which I learned almost two decades ago. Only now I have better understandaing how they are applied to our daily life.
ACHTUNG!
There are many individuals out there offering what seem like 'cheap' ECU remapping services. Most of these people use common maping programmes that are available through the internet and are NOT tailored to 308 140THP and individual requirements. These can actually damage the engine as they are not specifically written/programmed to the unique EP6DT prince engine.
Before remapping the ECU or installing the 'interceptor box' a full diagnostics check of the engine should be carried out to identify if there are any potential problems.
Please be aware that, although remapping/chipping an ECU does not cause failure it can exasperate already failing components. In order to assure a quality ECU remapping service the company should not carry out work on the engine that is found to be faulty. If faults shown up by the diagnostic process DO NOT proceed with the upgrade!
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7 comments:
Aiyo.... I kena "RACUN" by this article already la uncle... CANNOT TAHAN ALREADY!!!!
does this work with non-turbo engines?
Alan, better get 'em while they are hot.. I haven't install on mine yet. Just did a few tests for a friend who had just installed on his 308 THP.
Derick, as far as I know the plug & play 'interceptor box' like P-Tronic is for turbo engines. However ECU remaping like UPsolute Chiptuning can be applied on both.
was thinking of installing into the 207 sedan :)
not very worthwhile to do in non-turbo engine .. gain is too little ... for the price ..
Derick, putting this will void warranty right? So, better stick to stock standard till warranty over...
I may do UPsolute chip-tuning for my humble 206b any time after X-mas when the 3-yr warranty is over.
UPsolute (http://www.upsolute.com/index.php?option=com_upsolute&task=models&id=17) claims can increase pony power from 75 to 87.
Local agent is: Projekt Euro Tuning (http://www.projekteurotuning.com/ECU-TUNING/q?cid=6&doit=showclass) not far from Glenmerie BB.
Probably Derick is also interested for his new n.a 207 Sedan.
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