I'd go for a remap any day. The tuning boxes just trick the ecu into adding extra fuel.

 

Thanks for that my only concern is can 1998 2.5tdi acv engine be remapped or is it just a more involved process , ie ecu removal & possibly harness alterationH

 

Your vehicle will run the MSA engine control unit with a pair of PLCC32 27C010 chips inside, so to tune these ecus we need to desolder these chips and solder sockets into the ecu, we can then custom tune the vehicle using 29F010 chips that we can reflash in the chip programmer as many times as it takes to get the custom tune spot on.

Yes its a little more work but if you have the right equipment (which we do) its really just quite easy.

Regards
Martin
PendlePerformance
Power Without Limits

 

Hi thanks Martin I had gathered your place was the bees knees , However I believe Martin it is very difficult to get a appointment

 

Nope never difficult to get booked in with us.

Methods of contacting us are the following

Private Message over this forum

Email via our website

Land Line Phone Number (on our website)

Mobile Phone Number (on our website)

It is best to use the mobile as if I'm on the dyno I cannot hear or get to the land line in time.

Regards
Martin
PendlePerformance
www.pendleperformance.com

 

Nah. Dead easy. I rang up today and my ordnance survey details are being updated tomorrow. T:

 

And just to add my 2 cents - add some injectors and go for 150 bhp I:

 

Hi All.
How do you tell if your van has prevciously been remapped? ACV 2.5TDi 1998

 

Only way is to inspect the chip in the ecu or by driving her.

Normal ones dont like hills and cant accelerate hard on a good incline.

 

Rake

That was an interesting point about pulling up the inclines. I have a 2001 2.5 ACV (auto) with 224,000 miles on it and it pulls well and will accelerate up steep inclines. I have just bought a 2002 ACV (also auto) with 120,000 miles on it and it seems to be less powerful and won't pull the same way up the inclines! I have had the old bus for 4 years and the previous owner never mentioned it had been chipped or tuned, though I was mightily impressed by the performance after my previous 2.4 (manual). Where is the ECU and what should I look for?

Thanks
Vince

 

Hi Vince,

When I say inclines I do mean steep ones.

You wont be able to check the ecu unless you are experienced I am afraid.
Perhaps Martin could advise you but I wont reccomend opening the box for fear of breaking something.

Remap is one thing but remap and injectors is a more powerful potion

 

Hi Martin I would like to book my 1998 2.5 tdi acv engine into your place . However I would appreciate advice in advance . I had new timing belts fitted 9,000 miles ago at a Vw main dealer (who unfortunatly no longer trading ) , I Noticed a definite loss of power straight away .i have since had the vehicle on vag com . I was told timing is 22 at fuel temp 130 ,I am told it should be 41-60 , Also fault code 00575 is loged indicating intake manifold pressure control difference . Possibly a sticking waistegate problem .As the waists gate is not serviceable a new turbo is required.I only do 3,000 miles a year hence the reason I have never got round to sorting it. The performance is ok solo apart from long hills , However when towing is poor . My questions are first how much does the incorrect timing effect performance and can you adjust . Would you normally carry out a diagnostic check before you remapped , I am sure I do get tubo boost but to what degree . I am x trade but in1995 when I left the only electrics on a diesel were the starter.

 

Does anyone know how you can tell which 2.5 TDI engine (BHP) you have in your van? So that i can say when it goes for the remap or does it say somewhere obvious?

Thanks in advance.

 

Blue I on rear TDI logo = 88 Silver = 102.

Longer injector in pot 5 = 102
Reverse left and up = 88 Right and down = 102
Stock intercooler = 102 No intercooler = 88

 

Brilliant thank you !!!

 

Excellent, the information I was looking for! I have a 1998 2.5 ACV 102 that has trouble on hills and a few other issues that are about to be sorted. If the performance is not improved I'd like to get this done. Martin What's the best time to phone you?