garyemms1974
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by remmaping a 2.7v6 how much differnce will it make to the 0-60 and mid range punch, will I noitice the differce greatly.
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 Mon May 19 2008 7:39pm |
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DSL
Joined: 11 May 2006
Location: In the Dog House!
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Lots!!! Don't know figures but since having my TDV6 remapped it a much better car to drive, esp for overtaking. 
Def worth doing, even Mrs DSL agrees and she was very doubtful.
PS Welcome to the madhouse!  Honda Dog U better DUCK!!!!!
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| Mon May 19 2008 7:41pm |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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I agree - you don't need to see any before or after figures - just drive it and feel the differance
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| Tue May 20 2008 8:35am |
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NHR
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Warsaw
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Since it seems to make such a difference is there any reason why LR don't offer it as standard?
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| Tue May 20 2008 8:42am |
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Berlin Warrior
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
Location: Berlin
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Do it Knowledge & Reason - the arch enemy of faith
MY2008, Java Black TDV6 HSE, Alpaca with straight grain Wood, 19" alloys, fully loaded with all the toys 
Discovery 3, you know it makes sense.
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| Tue May 20 2008 8:43am |
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LT
Joined: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Most of the "quality" re-maps offer an improvement of 50bhp & 50lb/ft of torque.
The reason why LR don't have it as standard is because the TDV6 has big tolerance margins. This is to allow for the use of poor quality diesel, service schedules not being adhered to etc. A sensible re-map will reduce these margins.
If you use good quality fuel & stick to the maintenance schedule, you shouldn't have any issues.
I've had re-mapped cars for the last 15 years, never had any related problems.
Mostly I drive the D3 fairly gently, but as I use it for business I want to be able to overtake when required. The TC re-map & ITG air filter I had fitted, gives me the confidence to do so.
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| Tue May 20 2008 11:08am |
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heine
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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NHR wrote:Since it seems to make such a difference is there any reason why LR don't offer it as standard?
Mainly because they use a more conservative map - although I beleive the 2008 model is better
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| Tue May 20 2008 11:11am |
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NHR
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Warsaw
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Thanks - I was just curious.
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| Tue May 20 2008 3:25pm |
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Baben
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Joined: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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We took some data using a G-tech meter. We shaved off a second or more from the 0-60mph times on the good vehicles, and 3 seconds on the vehicles that I suspect had crap factory settings  . have a look at:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic13476.html
Now this should be similar for most of the "good" tunes Remap and TTBox available for most vehicles
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| Tue May 20 2008 3:38pm |
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Baben
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On the TDV8:
Before
¼ mile 17.05 sec terminal speed 144.2kmh
0-100kmh 9.46 sec
Not too shabby in standard form, actually.
After TorqTune
¼ mile 16.5 sec terminal speed 147.8kmh
0-100kmh 8.66 sec
And this is at 2000m above sea level Remap and TTBox available for most vehicles
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| Tue May 20 2008 3:48pm |
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Baben
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But the best TDV6 we have done so far (just had to go back & check my records) gets 10.7 sec 0-60mph after the tune - it was 12.0 before, and that's quick already. Granted this was with outside temp at about 9 deg'c according to the vehicle. Remap and TTBox available for most vehicles
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| Tue May 20 2008 3:59pm |
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DWillerton
Joined: 06 Apr 2007
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You will certainly notice the midrange punch - makes a big difference when "progressing".
Also, the Td5 Alive remap I had made my D3 much easier to drive at low speeds/revs - very useful with manual transmission.
The 0-60 times are somewhat irrelevant unless you're off drag-racing, but a remapped car will feel significantly quicker off the mark. Discovery TDV6 5-Seat
Zambesi Silver
Td5 Alive remap, rubber mats, fixed tow bar, disco3.co.uk sticker.
Manual gearbox - steel springs - 17" wheels. No tinted windows, no leather, no terrain response, no foglights, no xenons, no trip computer, no side steps, no mud flaps, no A-frame, no spot lights, no lamp guards, no sat nav, no winch, no roof rack, no RAI, no PDC, no bluetooth, no ipod connectivity, no clear indicators and no bright finish trim.
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