Custom remap cost

Hi guys,
Whats the typical cost of a custom remap these days? My Evo 2 is running a later 091 DME/ECU (evo 2 DME is 090) and the Evo 2 chip doesn`t work in the ECU so I am having to run the 215bhp chip that came with the 091 DME instead. From memory, I know the pistons are different in the Evo 2 engine so I don`t think that running with the 215bhp chip is ideal.

Has anyone used a place in or near Plymouth?

Am I right in thinking that the timing should be okay but the fuelling part of the map probably needs adjusting?

Edited by Darren M

Darren, both the ignition and timing will be out with the 215 chip. The Evo2 has a higher compression ratio than the 215 engine, so should in theory need the ignition retarded.

Saying that, my Evo2 with the correct ECU needed more ignition advance, so the 215 chip maybe a good upgrade!??

I can't remap the chip so am unable to give you a price. But Unichip would cost you about £500 mark, maybe a little more as you need to get into the ecu and modify the board slightly and attach a couple of wires for the ignition interception.

Probably worth talking to Jayson at ChippedUK. He has chips for these cars...and would be the best value fir money too.

HTH

BMG M3 wrote: Prices I've seen quoted in here range from £150 to well over £300.

Thorney Motorsport has given me a quote of £650 for a full remap. And I think that's PLUS Vat...

£650!! WOW!

Reminder to myself....put prices up tomorrow.

You can drive it, just don't do WOT all the time

wide open throttle

Here`s something a little interesting. I used the car today. With the 215bhp chip in the new ECU, the oil temp stays about 10degees lower on the gauge. The needle stays pretty much right in the middle of 75 and 100 permantenly. With the Evo 2 chip in place (albeit in the old buggered ECU), the needle was always just a mm or two under the 100 degree marking.

Car ran okay with the 215bhp chip. I never took it above about 3500rpm and it was a little unsure at 3000 when on light(ish) throttle - hopefully the correct chip sorts that out.

The M3 now has the correct chip installed with the correct Evo 2 map - thanks to Martin @ Max.   Haven`t driven it yet but it starts up fine and I`m sure it`ll run just great now.