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Sirebank



Member Since: 19 Nov 2017
Location: Skipton
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Sorry, I know this is an old post but I am now faced with exactly the same dilemma.
Fantastic, of course, that prices don't seem to have suffered the same inflation as Tescos!
@pilsburypie did you get a remap in the end?
If so, which did you go for, please?
Happy with it?
Thanks
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Craig772



Member Since: 23 May 2022
Location: Cannock, Staffordshire
Posts: 73
United Kingdom 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Oslo Blue
For me the value of a health check on a dyno and ability to fix ailments before going ahead with the re-map means I'd be at my tuners in person. I don't want to be killing my truck. https://www.instagram.com/roxi_defender90/
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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Going and seeing the tuner in person is probably the best bet, my VCV (like many others) was on it's way out, Alive sorted it out for me,

I have the full package from Gary at alive inc turbo. next step for me is a bmw swap or if i can find the extra $, a petrol v8.
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custom90



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How did they know may I ask? Presumably dyno results or manually checked? Thumbs Up $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #1023211 1st Feb 2024 12:19pm
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Mazzaman32



Member Since: 24 Apr 2014
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Just to provide another opinion, I had a stage 1 remap to my 2004 90 TD5 (no further engine modifications) which was carried out by UK Defenders in Kent, and is part of Alive's dealer network which is the remap I had installed. £295 + VAT.

Very happy with the improvement, engine feels like it's flowing better, sounds less stressed when you hit the top of the gear range e.g. 1st gear I was reaching 12mph before the engine was telling me to change up, at the same speed post the remap it has more to give.

4th and 5th is where I can feel the most noticeable difference - the accelerator is more responsive (less turbo delay) as I know the turbo actuator was also adjusted (slightly) as part of the remap.

It's not night and day (no doubt a stage 2 and beyond will deliver that), but it is genuinely a much nicer drive. My summary is if you're looking for a relatively low cost performance improvement, I would certainly recommend a stage 1.

Now whether to blank the EGR....I know there are mixed views on that one. I said I wouldn't take engine modifications any further...famous last words.

A big thank you to Harry and the team at UK Defenders, great service.
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