Thread: 2012 D4 - TDV6 2.7 ECU remap - worth it?

Originally Posted by Tombie

Order from BAS in the UK, you'll get a tool that also can do basic ECU fault finding.

Something other than the IID Tool?

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Something other than the IID Tool?

It’s developed for BAS and is based on the Gap tool but with Engine CU functionality only.

Can also display outputs etc.

Option 2 is get the essential GAP tool and just order the Tune from BAS

Originally Posted by Fozzie

Thanks all clearly a careful consideration- anyone recommend a mob in Brisbane to do it all ?

I'm not familiar with Brisbanes Land Rover specialists but I'm sure Google will help you find. It's not particularly hard though if your relatively handy. I've already linked the instructions which you can review to see if its within your comfort levels.

Originally Posted by Tombie

It’s developed for BAS and is based on the Gap tool but with Engine CU functionality only.

Can also display outputs etc.

Option 2 is get the essential GAP tool and just order the Tune from BAS

I assume option 2 is the superior choice?

I will say that purchase of the ECU tune and EGR deactivation from BAS for both our MY12 D4 TDV6's was super quick and smooth. Would highly recommend.

Originally Posted by Fozzie

Thanks all clearly a careful consideration- anyone recommend a mob in Brisbane to do it all ?

I'd suggest reading the threads on snapped cranks etc on these over stressed engines.

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

I'd suggest reading the threads on snapped cranks etc on these over stressed engines.

None of those issues reported on the D4 2.7,which is what the OP has.

Although I get your point for the D3 2.7,and 3.0l.

Although the 3.0L is pretty good without a tune.

Even the 2.7 D3 is pretty good without a remap.

But one theory on the South African 4x4 forum is a remap that gives improved bottom end torque can reduce the chance of a snapped crank as it avoids the need to use higher revs which is when the stress on the crank is the highest.

Originally Posted by DiscoDB

Even the 2.7 D3 is pretty good without a remap.

But one theory on the South African 4x4 forum is a remap that gives improved bottom end torque can reduce the chance of a snapped crank as it avoids the need to use higher revs which is when the stress on the crank is the highest.

Interesting but my instinct is the opposite would be true. Like trying to ride up a hill in a low gear on your bike you are loading up the pedals, crank and your knees unbelievably compared to a high rpm scenario.

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Interesting but my instinct is the opposite would be true. Like trying to ride up a hill in a low gear on your bike you are loading up the pedals, crank and your knees unbelievably compared to a high rpm scenario.

I suppose it depends on what induces the failure. Is stress or harmonics?