O vehicle electronic control unit remapping (Remap) It is a practice that has become popular in recent years, but it still generates many doubts and questions. Therefore, we have prepared a complete article to demystify the main myths about Remap.
In this article, we'll cover the main claims about Remap, including the truth behind each one, so you can make the right decision about remapping your vehicle. So read this article until the end and identify the truths and myths about Remap.
1 - Remap ruins the engine
MYTH! Performing a Remap does not damage the engine! When driven by a qualified professional specialized in this service, Remap does not harm your car's engine.
Another myth about Remap is that many people believe that this service can only be applied to cars, but, in fact, its use in motorcycles, trucks e agricultural machinery is becoming increasingly common.
2 - Every car gains the same average power after Remap
MYTH! It is important to note that each car has its specificities, and, therefore, not everyone will have the same percentage gain after Remap. Gains start at 10% and can reach up to 65% more power.
3 - My car will use more fuel after Remap
IT DEPENDS! After a Remap, your car is likely to become more economical, using in ideal conditions. But this depends on several factors, for example, if the driver starts using the vehicle's extra power more frequently, this can lead to an increase in fuel consumption.
Additionally, a Remap performed by a qualified professional can be adjusted to optimize fuel efficiency, purpose generally sought for agricultural machinery, which with remap Strike Brasil AgroPower can achieve proportional savings of up to 50%.
4 - It is possible to save fuel in vehicles and agricultural machinery with Remap
TRUTH! With the agricultural remap it is possible to save fuel having more power. If work was carried out with the equipment already in torque reserve, now that we have more power in the engine, that same work can be carried out in a lighter torque zone.
In short, the equipment that worked almost in the “red zone” of rotation now works in lower RPM zones, if we have fewer revolutions per minute, we have real fuel savings.
5 - Turbo engine has more gain in Remap than aspirated
TRUTH! In the turbo engine, we can change the turbo pressure with the remap and therefore there is a large power gain. This is because the turbocharger compresses the air and increases the pressure in the intake, which ends up producing a horsepower much higher than the original.
In the case of a naturally aspirated car, the pressure depends exclusively on the local atmospheric pressure. As it does not have components that regulate this pressure control, the aspirated engine has less possibility of optimizing power through remap. See more about the difference between remap in turbo and naturally aspirated engines here.
6 - It is not possible to do Remap on carbureted cars
TRUTH! The main function of the carburetor was to create the air/fuel mixture and its dosage in internal combustion engines mechanically, which is why it is IMPOSSIBLE TO REPAIR A CARBURETED CAR.
The remap is the adjustment of the vehicle, through the electronic injection control unit (ECU), which allows better performance, according to the mechanical and electronic possibilities that the ECU model of that vehicle provides us.
7 - There is only one type of Remap
MYTH! There is more than one type of remap. The different types are called Stages, which are levels, steps or phase of reprogramming. Each company works with Stage configurations in different ways.
Na Strike Brasil, Stage 1 are the modifications for those who want to gain power and torque in their vehicle safely and without the need to replace mechanical components.
In Stage 2, the reprogramming seeks even greater power and torque than in Stage 1, with software aimed at high performance. A service offered to those looking to get even more power from their vehicle with some small interventions in the mechanical part.
Learn more about differences from Stage 1 and Stage 2 here.
8 - Not every car is worth Remap
TRUTH! Some car models may not have significant power gains. That's why it's important to look for a serious company that focuses on quality of service and cost/benefit for its customers. Click here and see the unit Strike Brasil closest to you.
9 - Any car with electronic injection can receive ECU reprogramming – Electronic Control Unit
TRUTH! However, not all cars will experience significant gains after carrying out the remap. Furthermore, some cars have a very high cost of developing a remap due to their complexity and risk, which makes their sale unfeasible, which is why some cars are not offered remaps.
10 - There will be premature wear of engine parts generated by ECU reprogramming
MYTH! If a highly qualified professional, such as those from Strike Brasil, carry out a Remap, this will not negatively affect your vehicle. This is a widely publicized myth about Remap, as the way the vehicle is driven can cause wear on engine parts.
If the vehicle is constantly stressed to the maximum, wear will be greater compared to if the vehicle were at a lower speed. This applies to all vehicles, regardless of whether they have been reprogrammed or not.
11 - The manufacturer delivers the vehicle with the engine already offering the best performance and with the lowest possible consumption.
MYTH! The factories work with a range of products, which can meet the most diverse needs of their customers. Therefore, it is normal to have the same engine used in different vehicle models.
Factories do this to open up the engine portfolio, they use the same engine in different applications and different powers to justify the price between versions. For example, creating a 300hp engine and offering vehicles with 180hp, 240hp and 290hp versions. In other words, in this case it is cheaper for manufacturers to change the map than to design three different engines. For you to find out more, we have an article that details the Why the car doesn't come with a factory remap.
12 – My car returned to its original configuration by itself
MYTH! The only way for a vehicle to return to original condition is through a software update from the dealership. And here in Strike Brasil We have a lifetime warranty on the software, if this happens, you can remap your vehicle at no cost.
13 – Remap is illegal
MYTH! There is a common myth that remap is illegal. But not, remap is not illegal! However, it must be carried out by a company with qualified professionals and comply with all technical and safety standards.
It is important to highlight that the remap is a great option for those who want better drivability, greater safety when overtaking and faster response from the accelerator pedal, all without investing in purchasing parts. At the Remap Stage 2 There is already an investment and parts to further expand the vehicle's performance.
Remap is not all the same
A Strike Brasil é the largest authority on Remap (electronic injection reprogramming) in Latin America, counting on more than 50 units in the region and more than 20 thousand reprogrammed cars. Our maps are developed by a specialized team of European engineers, highly trained and who follow strict quality standards. Furthermore, when performing a service on Strike Brasil, over R$100, you get a coupon to participate in the OfficialTruck, our annual draw for a personalized car by Strike Brasil.
We hope that after reading this article you have identified some myths about Remap. To find out if your car, motorcycle, truck, agricultural machine, jetkis, tricycle, quadricycle, truck or bus can receive the remap service from Strike Brasil, Click here and speak to our customer service team which will ask the year/model of your vehicle and will then give you the answer.
