88inchthing Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi all A mate of mine is looking to chip his TD5 Disco. His main aims are to improve power and economy without spending a fortune. As there are so many options out there just wondered if anyone could recomend any one in particular, or for that mater are there any to avoid. Thanks in advance Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ed Chapman at LRS engineering does a remap, which goes upto 165bhp and is between £350 and £400 which is good value. He is based near Braintree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste clark Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 i never got this "increases power and economy" thing..... if you have more power then you tend to use it therefore drinking more fuel... i just got my van chipped at a local pro-chips agent... he re-maps anything that can be done.. like my mates warrior pick up my citreon relay a bmw 5 series diesel and a diesel focus on the day i was in there.. my van goes much faster now but fell from 29.4mpg average to 23.8.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Maybe its how you drive??? More power doesn't always mean more welly, although I use it that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Have a word with Ian from IRB Developments . He posts as Porny on here... It's what I'll be doing shortly!! Well......as soon as I can find some spare time to get it all organised!! There are also people like TD5 Alive, Allisport and probably loads more that will do it for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Panzer Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Have a word with Ian from IRB Developments . He posts as Porny on here...It's what I'll be doing shortly!! Well......as soon as I can find some spare time to get it all organised!! There are also people like TD5 Alive, Allisport and probably loads more that will do it for you.... JE Engineering currently has 30% off. Stage 1 £238 + vat fitted and tested.............bargain if you ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 What Orange says. I have no experience of IRB developments apart from his postings on here. But he does come across as very positive and knowledgeable, and there have been positive writeups from others that have used his services/ kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 a re map is the way to go, as i have heard of a few chipped motors causing problems with the standard engine management system. it makes quite a difference having it done though - depending on the level of tuning of course. worth it for the torque increases that can be had - especially if you tow a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.