Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors

« Advertise on Freel2.com

Home > Maintenance & Modifications > TD4 chip tuning
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 2 of 3 <123>
Print this entire topic · 
wheatonshunter



Member Since: 29 Apr 2007
Location: Zuid Holland
Posts: 31

Netherlands 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 S Auto Tonga Green

Perhaps you mean Rica Tuning (http://www.rica.nl/), also in the UK (http://www.rica-uk.com).

Post #28030 23rd Sep 2008 7:55 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
jules1967



Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: Leeds
Posts: 170

United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Tambora Flame

Just be careful - in the UK anyway.
The only downside of chip tuning seems to be premature wear on the injectors. Expect around 60k from a set instead of 100k+. They all work by overfueling. Ok on a manual where you can change up early and benefit from the extra torque, but on an auto, expect a drop in economy.

Other than that, lots of folk just pop them in and off they go. Ok, but ins assessors are wise to this and it's one of the first things they check after an accident. If they find it, or evidence of it, (and they will), you're not insured. Not sure on FLs but I was looking at one for the merc (177 inc to 215bhp Very Happy ) but my current insurer wouldn't entertain it. Another guy was quoted >£100 per year extra on his policy. 07 Freelander 2 TD4SE Tambora Flame, side steps, privacy glass, mud flaps, boot liner and a tow bar. Ok it's the Wifes but she lets me drive it occasionally - if I've been good!

Post #28047 24th Sep 2008 12:34 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
nickkuts



Member Since: 06 Jan 2008
Location: Bulgaria
Posts: 78

Bulgaria 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Nazca Sand

Hi Jules 1967
Why drop in economy with automatic gearbox?
It is supposed to be more efficient that manual?
And is there any statement from LR concerning the life span of injectors? That is basic...100K (miles, i presume) is less than average....

Post #28197 27th Sep 2008 6:28 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
nickkuts



Member Since: 06 Jan 2008
Location: Bulgaria
Posts: 78

Bulgaria 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Nazca Sand

Hi Guys

I found this company:

www.dieseltuning.co.uk

It achieves 205ps and 540Nm.

What do u think?

Post #28278 30th Sep 2008 5:08 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
nickkuts



Member Since: 06 Jan 2008
Location: Bulgaria
Posts: 78

Bulgaria 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Nazca Sand

Come on, Guys!

Please, share experience on power tuning our 2.2TDI!

Thumbs Up

Post #30058 28th Oct 2008 3:48 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
npinks



Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
Posts: 20090

United Kingdom 

i don't think many have tuned the TD4 yet, so not many people can comment Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #30062 28th Oct 2008 4:45 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
phil_wkl



Member Since: 01 Mar 2008
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 369

Australia 

thought about it but not willing to risk it yet...I just use the sport mode, I mean sand mode Smile Phil

Post #30068 28th Oct 2008 5:57 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
nickkuts



Member Since: 06 Jan 2008
Location: Bulgaria
Posts: 78

Bulgaria 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Nazca Sand

phil_wkl wrote:
thought about it but not willing to risk it yet...I just use the sport mode, I mean sand mode Smile


hi phil_wkl

what would be the risk besides the warranty void?...

Post #30069 28th Oct 2008 6:17 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ad210358



Member Since: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Here and There
Posts: 7464

England 

jules1967 wrote:
Other than that, lots of folk just pop them in and off they go. Ok, but ins assessors are wise to this and it's one of the first things they check after an accident. If they find it, or evidence of it, (and they will), you're not insured. Not sure on FLs but I was looking at one for the merc (177 inc to 215bhp Very Happy ) but my current insurer wouldn't entertain it. Another guy was quoted >£100 per year extra on his policy.


Hi Jules1967,
I have just renewed my policy and i asked how much it would be should I have my Freelander 2 remapped, ( I had a TD5 remapped as I have heard they are more reliable than an add on box) they asked me why I wanted to do this, was it for speed related reasons? When I said that it was for towing I wanted more torque and I was looking at an increase of around 40 bhp and they said it would be noted on my insurance but there would be no increase in premium I still don't know if I will get it done though I will wait and see what I hear on the forum. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Post #30135 29th Oct 2008 7:05 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Trent63



Member Since: 20 Dec 2022
Location: Russia
Posts: 36

Russia 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Auto Fuji White

I made a chip tuning to my FL2 TD4 and instead of 150 hp now 235 hp and 490 nm There is an opportunity to do even more, but our gearbox according to the documents is up to 500nm and therefore I don't want to load it too much. After tuning, the car just flew. The consumption in normal driving mode has not changed. On the highway, the record is 5.6 liters per 100 km , in urban mode from 9 to 11.

Post #436031 3rd Oct 2023 8:01 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
jules



Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5062

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

ad210358 wrote:
( I had a TD5 remapped as I have heard they are more reliable than an add on box)


Having experienced both add-on boxes and proper remaps I agree a remap produces a much better result.
Most cheap add-on boxes just over fuel the injectors making for a smokey engine under acceleration which is not good. A remap adjust many more parameters inc turbo boost and can incorporate safety features to prevent gearbox and engine damage. Jules

Post #436050 4th Oct 2023 1:20 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Trent63



Member Since: 20 Dec 2022
Location: Russia
Posts: 36

Russia 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Auto Fuji White


Red- after chip
Green -before

Post #436052 4th Oct 2023 2:59 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
jules



Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5062

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

JLR quotes maximum torque figures for manual and auto gearboxes as 380nm and 450nm, respectively. Thats why the SD4 only comes with an auto as it exceeds the limit for manual boxes.
AFAIK the SD4 is really a remapped version of the later model TD4s - the mechanicals being the same







But JLR must have upped the manual gearbox spec as the later TD4 reaches 420nm Jules

Post #436059 4th Oct 2023 8:16 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
pinhead



Member Since: 12 Nov 2013
Location: yorkshire
Posts: 121

I would go with a remap every time
Most plug in boxes just ramp up the rail pressure and modify the signal back to the ecu to say its not as high as it is so no limp mode
Better boxes adjust the pulse width on the injectors too

But a remap can do all that and more and keep safety factors such as torque limits in certain gears to save the gearbox

Go with a remap

Post #436068 5th Oct 2023 6:39 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Trent63



Member Since: 20 Dec 2022
Location: Russia
Posts: 36

Russia 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Auto Fuji White

If you want to turn your TD4 into SD4 190 hp 420Nm or even super SD4 215 HP 440Nm or 235HP 490Nm or 250Hp 520Nm ))) , then I can help with this.

Post #436070 5th Oct 2023 9:47 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 2 of 3 <123>
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
Freel2.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site