Thread: TD6 tune chip or not

Once the gearbox is sorted on these, then it will be time to unleash the beast.. Until a solutions is found, I'll have to put up with it how it is.

Before i bought mine i looked at chipping it but once i drove it i decided i did'nt need it.Then reading all the horror stories on gearboxes i'm glad i did'nt.Prior to buying mine i was keen on the volvo xc90,but the diesels had a gm box that was prone to failures.Same box i wonder?

45km now with the bluefin retune, love it.

AULRO bluefin-remap-td6-review

Hi Declan, I bought the Autologic remapping from the local service workshop in Geelong (run by ex BMW & LR Mechs -recommended). Have had it for 2 years and very happy with the results. Supposed to be + 20kw and 20% more torque between 1700 and 2500rpm (where you need it). I certainly notice the extra torque when accelerating.
Re the effect on the auto, well, currently having mine rebuilt, BUT looks like totally due to the external cooler/heat exchanger failing. I will have more info on this in a few days when I get the car back. The auto did operate perfectly up until the moment it "cooked". So I dont think we can blame the remap for the problem with the auto.
I will post some more info on the cooler failure when I get it - may be helpful to others.
How did you get on with the snorkel ?
Peter

OK lads the tuning box I am looking at is STEINBAEUR TD6 tuning box which I believe is a good tuning box not one of the cheaper boxes, good to hear from peter g & harlie about there tunes, ( Peter have the snorkel and just have not got around to putting it in yet, thanks for the photos & information on the install, were did you get your air duct to run from the snorkel to the air inlet at the air filter, sorry for bringing another tread into this one, ) sorry to hear about your transmission Peter but I have bought a IID tool and its a great diagnostic tool you can read live values from you transmission like oil temperature, at the present moment my auto transmission is good had a full flush and filter & oil change when I bought the RR and the mechanic told me there was no sign of filings in the trans oil ( RR has 187km on it ) he told me to change trans oil every year or 40000km, just have to wait and hope by the time it does go that someone here or in the UK will have put a stronger auto into a TD6 and we can follow.

Declan

Crikey guys.
I thought we had all shook hands had a cuppa tea and agreed that its not power or torque that does the TD6 gearbox in but bad design and materials.

Adrian

Originally Posted by ahebron

Crikey guys.
I thought we had all shook hands had a cuppa tea and agreed that its not power or torque that does the TD6 gearbox in but bad design and materials.

Adrian

I agree, IMO if you are going to have problems, you're going to have them.

Increased torque/and power equals more heat generated.
THe transmission will create more heat through these power gains that you seek.......thats assuming you will be using it.
There was an interesting Trans fluid article circulating on AULRO about 2 years ago, it gave a great brake down on the temperature of ATF and the oxidisation and subsequent brake down of the fluid as it heats up. From memory there was a tipping point at 90-100c which halved the service life of the ATF and with the temp increasing another 10c it halved that half again!
We are talking 5,000k or less at extreme operating temps for the life of the ATF.
Upgraded ATF coolers would seem a good idea, particularly in summer and or if towing.
I have driven the TD6 it seems to go ok for an oiler, if you are looking for performance....... have you driven a V8 4.4L?