Piggy back ecu . Plug and play ???

Tommygun1 · November 9, 2011, 23:35

Just wondering how people rate these as I don't know what they really do (good or bad) . Would like a bit more performance but was just thinking of getting it mapped . Which would be better . Also can I do it to a standard car . What's the going rate for a piggy back .
Cheers

markiii · November 9, 2011, 23:48

You can't remap a stock ecu

Tommygun1 · November 10, 2011, 08:11

Ah this helps I'm new to fiddling my car so that helps . Looks like the dasek chip gives the best increase in power with less mod .

stargazer30 · November 10, 2011, 08:44

Generally you add a chip to a car to supplement and make the most of other performance mods. You won't gain much chipping a stock car. Typically add a decent header, sports cat, cat back exhaust and cold air intake then chip it.

What I've found on NA cars is the mods above increase top end BHP but you loose mid range torque in the process. The chip puts this back and further increases the top end BHP.

Now if you have a turbo then its a different matter!

Tommygun1 · November 10, 2011, 09:38

I see so its worth sorting out my exhaust and parts first . Ok lads thanks for the help will be doing this in the future then
Tom

dj2k21 · November 12, 2011, 10:47

Hi Tom, I'm just over Stockton and am usually over teesside park on a Wednesday night so if you need any help with anything or want some advise with things then drop me a message mate. But yes u need to start with the usual mods first before adding piggyback ecus. Personally I don't think there worth the money

Tommygun1 · November 14, 2011, 21:37

Cheers mate might get in touch and have a mini meet . Any more takers

dj2k21 · November 14, 2011, 23:12

Yeh you should do, seeing mine might help you decide what you want from yours mate

Stifler · January 29, 2014, 09:10

Reviving and older thread as I have a question (due to me not being very smart s;)

s;) ).....

I have the following modifications performed on the car:

* markiii pipe
* K&N panel filter
* Toyo sports decat manifold
* Apexi WS2 exhaust

I'm just starting to look into piggy back ecu's. I was wondering if there would actually be much of an increase to bhp and torque if I went ahead and spent some money on an ecu (piggy back or stand alone) and mapping?

I had a look in the N/A tuning thread and the bhp figures have some fluctuations so I was just wondering what is the main cause of this difference is?

Any advice would be greatly received s:)

s:) Thanks!

-Mark.