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| me@td5.org Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Warwick Posts: 856  
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Yes, get it remapped and have the EGR switched off.
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10th Mar 2013 8:27am |
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| big steve Member Since: 24 Dec 2009 Location: hertfordshire Posts: 2456  
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Personally I wouldn't chip it I would have it remapped a big debated subject on here that all people having different opinions of tuner preference I'm on the Hertfordshire Bedfordshire border and help you but it depends what you want
Having remapped will certainly make it nice to tow a trailer also though if your towing a trailer is probly worth having a bigger intercooler to keep your inlet temps as low as poss drop me a pm if you need anything else steve 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs 3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit ashcroft atb in transfer box 6 speed auto in build |
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10th Mar 2013 8:27am |
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| barbel jim Member Since: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Northants Posts: 1434 
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All depends on what you want/expect from your landy. It transforms it big time. I see we are from the same neck of the woods, so pm me if you would like a go in one that has been upgraded. I have a TD5, but a friend has a Puma thats been done
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10th Mar 2013 8:56am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Welcome to the forum 935tbone,
Remapping is a much more practical, functional and safer method to increase performance and economy on your Land Rover it also ensures the engine operates within safety parameters instead of just throwing more fuel at the engine as many chips do. Do a search using 'remap' as your keyword and have a route through the 209 threads available, there's bound to be a few that will suit your needs. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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10th Mar 2013 9:18am |
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| 935tbone Member Since: 09 Mar 2013 Location: Northampton Posts: 7  
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thanks everybody very helpful will check out remapping !
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10th Mar 2013 10:11am |
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| big steve Member Since: 24 Dec 2009 Location: hertfordshire Posts: 2456
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Try the site sponsors I personaly use BAS but other members prefer other brands such as ALIVE ! 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit ashcroft atb in transfer box 6 speed auto in build |
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10th Mar 2013 10:20am |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 
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My Puma is remapped by myself
 its defiantly one of the best mods to do and you wont be disappointed, i have just drove 200 miles in mine this morning and must say the fuel lasted very well even though i was bombing it  If you do consider it drop me a mail and im more than willing to help and offer a great realistic deal CSK Automotive
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10th Mar 2013 10:54am |
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| ClaireWright Member Since: 12 Oct 2012 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 609 
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Had our 2.4 remapped better gear changes as revs higher load of extra power and as long as you keep speed under 70 mph doing 378 mile to tank of fuel :thumbsup: same map as chris kill sells
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10th Mar 2013 11:21am |
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| dhopable Member Since: 31 Dec 2012 Location: Peterborough Posts: 47
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im the puma thats from northampton as jim says, if you want to have a look and see what its like let me know. I only had it done a few weeks ago and it is such a difference its unreal. I tow heavy stuff regularly as the truck is a farm work horse.
you wont regret it buddy, whoever you choose to go with! But as Steve says, def remap and steer well clear of chips!!  Cheers
Doug |
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10th Mar 2013 11:44am |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677 
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You doing 2.2 Puma yet? Last edited by borderterrier on 10th Mar 2013 11:53am. Edited 1 time in total |
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10th Mar 2013 11:46am |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478
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Unfortunately not mate but looks like he has a 2.4 Steve and thats not a problem CSK Automotive
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10th Mar 2013 11:52am |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478
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CSK Automotive
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10th Mar 2013 11:52am |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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Having had every engined (less the 2.4 Puma) Defender that's been made, I can say without doubt that the current 2.2 is the best to drive on and off road that I have had. I really don't get the whole engine mapping thing for Defenders, but I look at them differently. To me its a working vehicle that I use to hump my dogs, guns and clobber about in that needs to be able to go off road. The only reason I would consider a re-map is if someone offered one that offered considerable fuel savings. I didn't stumble into Defender ownership blind to the fuel consumption figures that some appear to have done, but any savings would be welcome! I will wait until the cost of mapping a 2.2 comes down considerably before I would think about getting it done as any savings on fuel would take years to recoup!
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10th Mar 2013 12:15pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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I agree with the years to recoup bit as when remapped you seem to acquire a right club foot free gratis with the map as the vehicle is a much more capable one and even more of a joy to drive. As for the waiting bit I think you'll have a long one. The cost of a 2.4 remap today is pretty much the same as when it first came out and there's only a marginal difference in cost between all the bespoke suppliers. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 10th Mar 2013 12:24pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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10th Mar 2013 12:20pm |
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