Thread: TD5 remapping

Recently removed the mid-box and EGR removal two week back, now running a whole load better than standard, and have got the bug ! Have read many of the threads on re-maps, what is the difference between a stage 1 and stage 2 ? I live in Warrandyte and will have to get access to a nanocom, and also on a tight budget, so this will be final mod, no plans to change the intercooler.

Looking for a bit more go primarily, so what are the differences and is there additional cost for a stage 2 ? I have a 2003 Disco 2. Help greatly appreciated.

I am still a bit in the learning stage myself, but my understanding is with a stock intercooler is if you go too aggressive with the fuel map you risk running very high EGT's

It is for this reason I have a new allisport intercooler in the shed waiting for time to fit it.

Intercooler would help, even though i hadnt done this with mine. You may get more heat in your auto box if you have one so a bigger auto cooler (cheap if you do your research). More power means more heat in a TD5. Ive got a Stage 2 remap and the power is noticeable and fuel consumption went down a tad. The biggest drawback is the autos. Need a low stall torque converter to stop the engine from screaming. Id highly recommend it as its the biggest and most noticible mod you can do in my opinion, you get the low rev power like the V8s. Basically the maps are power and fuel unless you get a stage 3. Its all power I hear but a TD5 would still be good on fuel I would think... No regrets here and I would never own a TD5 without a remap and a better TC, it really transforms into a smooth powerhouse.

Oh and just a mention to any 'respectful drivers', happy for you to have a test drive of mine to get a feel for the setup. This means i get to drive yours as well to feel your setup Im in Ballarat area.

Originally Posted by surfingooner

Recently removed the mid-box and EGR removal two week back, now running a whole load better than standard, and have got the bug ! Have read many of the threads on re-maps, what is the difference between a stage 1 and stage 2 ? I live in Warrandyte and will have to get access to a nanocom, and also on a tight budget, so this will be final mod, no plans to change the intercooler.

Looking for a bit more go primarily, so what are the differences and is there additional cost for a stage 2 ? I have a 2003 Disco 2. Help greatly appreciated.

With the td5inside maps, Jose will dial in the performance you want, including making changes if you want to alter all for the same price. Well respected remap at one set price including multiple changes.

Stage 1 is pretty mild, increasing stock torque from 300Nm to 350Nm or so. A very safe remap. Stage 2 and you pushing up to 400Nm. You definitely want to add an EGT to monitor exhaust gas temps at this point. The D2a has a larger intercooler than the 10P engined D2, so this helps, but if you are wanting to go more agresive then an intercooler upgrade is very good idea. But Jose will dial in as much extra power and torque as you want (within limits). Just specify what you want to achieve.

The other consideration is the gearbox is rated for 380Nm, so whilst it can take a bit more, you need to respect that you are adding more stress on the drive train. Plus a remap which pushes the boost too high will need a boost limit box to trick the ECU to not go into limp mode. There is some upside boost available over the stock set up, unless you have already wound the boost up to max.

And when the power bug has fully bitten you, then td5inside now also do a turbo upgrade and a stage 3 map to dial in 500Nm....but now you will want to upgrade the transmission.

Is there a way to tell which stage remap a vehicle has? I had a mechanics remap mine but i cannot remember if was stage 1 or 2 from them? Or if its just a remap of no specific stage? I have a nanocom now and we have two d2s one manual and one auto. Am interested in purchasing remaps from you, can i use a remap thing on my nanocom for both of our td5s?

Stage is a defined measure by each tuner.
So a Stage 1 from BAS may be very different to a Stage 1 from TD5 inside.

Thanks Tombie,


I want to use TD5 Inside, any idea what is the maximum safest stage mod I should go for without changing the intercooler ? I have a 2003 D2 so have the uprated model to start with. Lots of hills out my way and the Disco gets found out on the hills, and I particularly don't enjoy it when it is another 4wd putting distance between them and me !