alanhid wrote:

Can anyone comment on the benefits of an engine remap for fuel economy, thinking of investing in a stage 1 Alive tuning remap for my TD5 90

Alan, I've a Puma (I know it's not a TD5 ) and as you are local to me I am willing to let you have a go with the standard LR map and then with the remapped files I got from Gary at Alive tuning. It will let you feel the difference in the way the landy handles. True, if you boot it all the time you will lose out on fuel economy. However the gains in torque means less gear changes, so no high revving, or need to drop gears on those lovely hills near us. I put the original tune back on the Landy the other day as I want to take it back to the dealers as it needs some warranty work looked at. The original tune stayed on for an hour before re installing the remapped files as the Landy struggled to pass an Artic on the straight at Addiewell It really does make a difference having the Landy remapped. My fuel use has gone down when towing as there is more torque meaning less gear changes, an example would be the climb up from Abington on the M74 (North) stayed in 6th gear whilst towing my caravan and only dropped 6mph by the summit. Didn't come out of 6th until I came off the motorway at Stonehouse and I achieved 24.3 MPG. On average I get between 26-29MPG with the remap but a lot depends on my driving mood
So I guess what I'm trying to say is that a remap is the way to go as it will make your Landy a new beast to drive. And I would definitely recommend Alive tuning to anyone looking for a remap, Gary has even posted on here about the great deal he is doing for forum members
If you want to take up my offer pm me your mobby number and I'll call you back to arrange a go


EDIT: The offer is also open to any local members thinking of getting a remap

party monkey wrote:

Well..... the cynic has been converted

In light of Alive's offer, a good chat with Gary this afternoon to help address my concerns and the positive feedback from fellow Td5/Puma owners on here, I'm taking the plunge with Alive's half price remap offer.

I'm just looking for better driveability, better fuel economy would be a bonus but without taking the engine too far towards its stress limits. An 'allrounder' remap if you like.

I'll give you a week before you want the stage 2...................

Td5 Tom wrote:

The half price remap offer sounds good

Amen to that!
M

Lorryman100 wrote:

I'll give you a clue..... he stays within spitting distance and drives a black poofmobile.... nissan something or other?

I was trying to think of someone I worked with currently.............yeah his nissan Z whatever is a bit girlie, he spends more time washing it than drivin it. MR GK is a good mate of mine. Life is not a rehearsal!
Def 90td5 CSW xs 2006

alanhid wrote:

Lorryman100 wrote:

I'll give you a clue..... he stays within spitting distance and drives a black poofmobile.... nissan something or other?

I was trying to think of someone I worked with currently.............yeah his nissan Z whatever is a bit girlie, he spends more time washing it than drivin it. MR GK is a good mate of mine.

yep, sounds about right..........

party monkey wrote:

Well..... the cynic has been converted

In light of Alive's offer, a good chat with Gary this afternoon to help address my concerns and the positive feedback from fellow Td5/Puma owners on here, I'm taking the plunge with Alive's half price remap offer.

I'm just looking for better driveability, better fuel economy would be a bonus but without taking the engine too far towards its stress limits. An 'allrounder' remap if you like.