Thread: Freelander 2 TD4 computer chip

As suggested, left the 110kw/420nm TD4 Freelander 2 run out of warranty before trying to upgrade. Was wondering about the new-ish Discovery Sport - but they're $60,000 for 138kw/380nm (if memory serves) - actually, no faster. (Probably handle better). Seemed like a result from a $700-$1300 upgrade would serve.
1. Dropped it off at Coopers (been going there 5+ years) for service and upgrade. (Friday)
2. Picked up car - new 'chip' "should be able to feel a seat-of-pants difference at the first lights" (I didn't.) No chart on dyno before/after available ("printer problems").
3. Sunday: 20km later - still in Sydney - had this weird 'I dropped the clutch' response to taking foot off brake (it's an auto).
4. Monday - back to Coopers. Tested - nothing found amiss. No codes from ECU.
5. Drove on - 5km back towards Canberra - engine light came on. Frighteningly - with a moment of 'zero throttle response'. Came good, back to Coopers. "We've never seen a car where the dyno didn't find the problem before going on the road before."
6. Coopers refunded the $ for the new chip ($700+) and reinstalled the old one.
7. Car ran fine; back in Canberra.

* I keep hearing that these motors can be tuned (easily) for about plus 35kw and plus 50nm. Also, the gearbox is rated for 470nm.

* Also - getting weird rattle from engine bay - not heat-shields; Coopers tightened most obvious things - only happens briefly on slow-take-off, and not always. Sounded like cutlery loose or some such.

Anyone able to advise re engine upgrade? Please note: I'm no true lead-foot, but we do take it seriously off-road from time to time. Reliability is paramount. More economy and the other plus-plus would be nice.

I have had my ECU Re-mapped, no turbo lag, lots more power, same guy did my Alfa 159 2.4 turbo Diesel Very very happy with the outcome. He offered 3 different levels of power vs fuel consumption. With a full load in the back I can get about 1000 to 1200 klms per tank on highway, they both are a dream to drive. They are in Melbourne, Antonios Auto Service. It's not cheap, well worth it, once the ECU was upgraded, I have not looked back.