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Nov 19th, 2021, 09:21 | #1 |
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D2 tuning tips?
I am considering tuning of the D2 engine in my 2013 V60. 114bhp
Any experiences with this here? I can consider both remapping and tuning box. How is the access to the wires for the tuning box for the D2 engine? I fitted a box to a 2008 V50 1.6D. Access to the wire was extremely fiddly |
Nov 19th, 2021, 09:38 | #2 |
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I'd be swapping it for a standard D3 or D4.
It would give me more power, better performance and, if a 2013 vehicle, a lovely 5-cylinder engine to top things off. I know that isn't your plan, but just saying.... |
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Thats not always what you want. I got a mint condition, low milage R-Design V60 with full service history, 1 owner car for a bargine through a family member. For the same price i could get a large diesel or petrol engine car with higher milage, less maintained ect. |
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The 1.6 doesn't respond well to tuning - and tuning boxes are anything but they fiddle the out put of sensors to burn more fuel they are rarely a proper "re-map". It's not just the engine either it's the brakes, suspension, wheels etc. if you want to go faster - far better to buy a car with that performance designed in - D4 or D5. I'm not saying the D2 is a bad model - it's not - but it is the economy version and works best left as it was designed.
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A quick google seems it can be remapped, potentially 140Bhp and 40ish + Nms (thats what the site quoted), but they never show prices.
All depends really on what you want, but dont expect big numbers, its only a small engine to begin with and the V60 is quite heavy so probably best to leave it as it is so when you sell on the 2 owner well cared for low milage car will be worth slightly more.
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I have to say I'd start with a D4 or D5, much stronger base and can take more power, easier to overstress a D2 I would imagine than a bigger engine model but I can see why you'd want to tune it if it's a mint example.
The best tune I would say is maybe go for more torque and make it nicer to drive rather than go for all out power... |
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Don't bother with 'tuning boxes' invariably a con job. A proper remap on the other hand done be a reputable tuner can transform a car. It won't be cheap but that's up to you. Don't expect miracles however, you're starting from a lowish base and there are (sensible) limits. A good tuner will lay out the options and both the upside and downside. Good luck.
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£399.95 for an ECU remap to take the car from 115bhp to 140, and 270Nm to 320. 20% increase in BHP doesn't seem to shabby.
https://www.amdtuning.com/product/vo...-diesel-remap/ "Guaranteed Results. We guarantee your satisfaction with an AmD Tuning remap and offer a no quibble 30 day money back guarantee if not completely satisfied with the results." Just found it from Google, so can't make any informed appraisal of it, but I doubt those dismissing the engine as a lawnmower engine have any experience either. You are increasing the stress on the engine beyond the manufacturers intentions, but that applies to any after market tune. As for Quote:
*Wheels obviously vary, but are spec dependant, rather than engine dependant. ie a D2 SE Lux will have better wheels than a more powerful D4 ES. |
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If that's a full ECU remap with rolling road before n after then that's a steal.
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