Remap £250 Engine Remap

kamshaft · 2nd July 2008, 19:42

hi,
ive just come accross this engine tuning company on ebay, who are offering to remap the 2.2 civic for £250, do you guys think its worth it, the figures quoted are a bit lower than some people have got throught celtic tuning, but for £250 you cant complain.

Link

kamshaft · 11th July 2008, 19:06

really considering this, but dont know weather celtic is worth the extra £125, but with celtic you get more bhp and torque.

dave525 · 11th July 2008, 19:14

If it was me I would go with Celtic as there are members on here who have used them and are happy with the results. Who are the other company ? Do you know anything about them ?

illegalhunter · 11th July 2008, 20:55

I bet you everybody uses the same map

coolice · 11th July 2008, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

I bet you everybody uses the same map

Hey,

I'm of the same thinking as you matey.

I tell you what I am yet to see and that is rolling road figures of Celtic tuned Diesel Civics, I'm sure I haven't missed them but may have.
So far all I have seen it claimed figures and not actual, paper printed ones for a couple of cars rather than one good running example.
Can someone put this right?

Ian

illegalhunter · 11th July 2008, 21:36

Dashfixer also do a map for the 2.2 engine.

Charlo · 11th July 2008, 22:42

Go with recommendation, that's why I went to Celtic.

Good people very friendly and did what it said on the tin!

No not RR'd but happy with what I got and more importantly how it goes

.

kamshaft · 12th July 2008, 17:07

charlo, dose the car feel like it has 190bhp and whats it like to drive with the remap
cheers

Charlo · 13th July 2008, 20:32

That's a difficult one!

Don't know what 190 or even 170 would feel like to be honest.

It just pulls and pulls quite subtle really used to have a fabia vrs chipped to about 170 and that was manic all power then nothing, at first I thought that was quicker but it's not.

The 2.2 engine is just very smooth and it feels to hold the power higher up the rev range, feels a bit more like a petrol.

But without getting it on RR no idea what it is putting out, I chose Celtic because of the reviews on here.

Hope this helps.

DeanFYoung · 15th July 2008, 15:42

I think Celtic would be the better bet here.
a) it has good reviews for this reputable forum
b) I am a bit of a sceptic on their eBay advert. Their quoted RRP figures are higher than Celtic Tuning, if its a really good remap they wouldn't hesitate to charge what it's worth. IMO.

DeanFYoung · 15th July 2008, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlo

That's a difficult one!

Don't know what 190 or even 170 would feel like to be honest.

It just pulls and pulls quite subtle really used to have a fabia vrs chipped to about 170 and that was manic all power then nothing, at first I thought that was quicker but it's not.

The 2.2 engine is just very smooth and it feels to hold the power higher up the rev range, feels a bit more like a petrol.

But without getting it on RR no idea what it is putting out, I chose Celtic because of the reviews on here.

Hope this helps.

Could I enquire as to your MPG at all???

Also, does the turbo kick any sooner or later than when standard?

Charlo · 15th July 2008, 17:58

MPG about 50, getting about 550 miles per tank. Done 9K.

I'd say it comes in about the same but it doesn't run out of steam like it did before though.

I don't feel the need for frantic gear changes to keep it in the power band.

damianscott71 · 21st July 2008, 17:16

Hi Charlo,

Charlo, you're getting better MPG than me mate, but I've done almost 60k miles. Having said that, I just completed my first full tank after having my cracked exhaust manifold replaced. I had my first 500 mile tank! God knows how long the manifold had been cracked.... In gear accelleration is great and the engine is nice and quiet too.

DeanFYoung · 22nd July 2008, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by damianscott71

Hi Charlo,

Charlo, you're getting better MPG than me mate, but I've done almost 60k miles. Having said that, I just completed my first full tank after having my cracked exhaust manifold replaced. I had my first 500 mile tank! God knows how long the manifold had been cracked.... In gear accelleration is great and the engine is nice and quiet too.

How did you come to realise it was cracked? Just in case its not obvious!!

damianscott71 · 22nd July 2008, 10:24

Initially, the car came back from a service sounding extra "diesely" it was chugging a bit. Then I noticed that performance was down and that there was a strange rattle at 3000rpm that I couldn't locate, over time this got worse, much worse and started to sound like a tractor (to my ears that had tuned out to all of the car's "normal" engine noises). At this point, economy was at an all time low as was performance... I'd put my foot hard down and the car would barely respond.

It took some persiverance with the dealer, I thought it might be a cracked injector seal, but we checked and there was no carbon around the injectors. So the mechanic put the car up on the ramp, took the undertray off and had a good look. After about 15 minutes of head scratching, he spotted carbon build up on the exhaust manifold that was indicative of a crack.

One week later, the dealer replaced the manifold (BIG job) and the rest, as they say is history.

Strangely, the exhaust manifold was a big problem on the Accord with the same(ish) engine. This was the first Civic that the dealer had done though.

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kamshaft Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2007 Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	£250 Engine Remap hi, ive just come accross this engine tuning company on ebay, who are offering to remap the 2.2 civic for £250, do you guys think its worth it, the figures quoted are a bit lower than some people have got throught celtic tuning, but for £250 you cant complain. Link

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dave525 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Portishead Posts: 358 Thanks: 17 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts iTrader: (0)	If it was me I would go with Celtic as there are members on here who have used them and are happy with the results. Who are the other company ? Do you know anything about them ? Last edited by dave525; 11th July 2008 at 21:11. Reason: Typo

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Charlo Valve Cap Join Date: 17th March 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 13 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Go with recommendation, that's why I went to Celtic. Good people very friendly and did what it said on the tin! No not RR'd but happy with what I got and more importantly how it goes.

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11th July 2008, 19:06	#2 (permalink)
kamshaft Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2007 Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	really considering this, but dont know weather celtic is worth the extra £125, but with celtic you get more bhp and torque.

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,868 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	I bet you everybody uses the same map

11th July 2008, 21:36	#6 (permalink)
illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,868 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Dashfixer also do a map for the 2.2 engine.

12th July 2008, 17:07	#8 (permalink)
kamshaft Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2007 Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	charlo, dose the car feel like it has 190bhp and whats it like to drive with the remap cheers

13th July 2008, 20:32	#9 (permalink)
Charlo Valve Cap Join Date: 17th March 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 13 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	That's a difficult one! Don't know what 190 or even 170 would feel like to be honest. It just pulls and pulls quite subtle really used to have a fabia vrs chipped to about 170 and that was manic all power then nothing, at first I thought that was quicker but it's not. The 2.2 engine is just very smooth and it feels to hold the power higher up the rev range, feels a bit more like a petrol. But without getting it on RR no idea what it is putting out, I chose Celtic because of the reviews on here. Hope this helps.

15th July 2008, 15:42	#10 (permalink)
DeanFYoung Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 19th June 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 568 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think Celtic would be the better bet here. a) it has good reviews for this reputable forum b) I am a bit of a sceptic on their eBay advert. Their quoted RRP figures are higher than Celtic Tuning, if its a really good remap they wouldn't hesitate to charge what it's worth. IMO.

15th July 2008, 17:58	#12 (permalink)
Charlo Valve Cap Join Date: 17th March 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 13 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	MPG about 50, getting about 550 miles per tank. Done 9K. I'd say it comes in about the same but it doesn't run out of steam like it did before though. I don't feel the need for frantic gear changes to keep it in the power band.

21st July 2008, 17:16	#13 (permalink)
damianscott71 Diesel Demon Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st July 2006 Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire Posts: 470 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Charlo, Charlo, you're getting better MPG than me mate, but I've done almost 60k miles. Having said that, I just completed my first full tank after having my cracked exhaust manifold replaced. I had my first 500 mile tank! God knows how long the manifold had been cracked.... In gear accelleration is great and the engine is nice and quiet too.

22nd July 2008, 10:24	#15 (permalink)
damianscott71 Diesel Demon Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st July 2006 Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire Posts: 470 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Initially, the car came back from a service sounding extra "diesely" it was chugging a bit. Then I noticed that performance was down and that there was a strange rattle at 3000rpm that I couldn't locate, over time this got worse, much worse and started to sound like a tractor (to my ears that had tuned out to all of the car's "normal" engine noises). At this point, economy was at an all time low as was performance... I'd put my foot hard down and the car would barely respond. It took some persiverance with the dealer, I thought it might be a cracked injector seal, but we checked and there was no carbon around the injectors. So the mechanic put the car up on the ramp, took the undertray off and had a good look. After about 15 minutes of head scratching, he spotted carbon build up on the exhaust manifold that was indicative of a crack. One week later, the dealer replaced the manifold (BIG job) and the rest, as they say is history. Strangely, the exhaust manifold was a big problem on the Accord with the same(ish) engine. This was the first Civic that the dealer had done though.