Remapping an older car - SEAT Cupra.net

The Pielander · 04-02-2009, 07:55

I've had my TDI Sport 130 from new and it is just over 5 years old. I'm toying with the idea of a remap but I'm worried about wether it is suitable for an older car like mine. It has been ultra reliable since I've had it (too reliable!!) and this as well as the fact I've just forked out for a new cambelt and water pump makes me loathe to part with it.

I'd be looking at a modest power increase to around 160bhp and so far Custom Code seems to fit the bill. I don't want to fit uprated brakes or a clutch. But am I asking for a world of pain?

*Aimez* · 04-02-2009, 08:09

why do you need a water pump thought they just checked it when they change the cambelt?

Never heard anyone say it makes any difference to the age of the car, I want custom code remap too but keep putting it off as it's not cheap.

**sssstew** · 04-02-2009, 08:17

always wise to change it when having the cambelt changed, else if it goes you have to take the cambelt off again.

As for remapping it, yes assuming its been well maintained then theres no reason to not do it. Be careful how much torque is dialed in as you dont want that clutch going.

tkjeeves · 04-02-2009, 08:20

i'd say 160 is not unreasonable, especially if you get a panel air filter or induction kit as in free up the intake more.

yeah some garages tend to recommend changing the water pump with plastic blades with one that has metal blades as the plastic degrades over time.

**sssstew** · 04-02-2009, 09:08

yeah agreed, tie it in with a Ibiza Cupra PD160 intake.

*mhill* · 04-02-2009, 10:49

Whats steering you guys to the Custom Code Maps? Everything ive read on here suggests they are a very unforgiving spiky map.

*st10587* · 04-02-2009, 10:52

i think as custom code and revo seem to be quite a torque spikey map you'd be better off with a p torque map as its a lot smoother power delivery and will save the clutch from being hammered

*Damoegan* · 04-02-2009, 10:59

5 year old cars are not old cars. Some of the mk3 ibizas are 10yr+ and people still remap them.

Where are you based at? P-Torque are in Wolverhampton and get very good & smooth results from derv's. I have a stage 2 p-torque on my 20VT cupra and its a very good map

*beezanick* · 04-02-2009, 11:43

I got a CC map on my 130, and its fantastic. Very smooth power delivery, and far better performance. Go for it - you wont regret it!

*Aimez* · 04-02-2009, 14:33

Formula One are site sponsers and close to me and heard good things from a member at a meet, never heard anyone say they felt the remap was harsh at all. Anyway stage 1 is not a custom remap anyway.

The garage said to me they check my water pump and it did not need changing.

matt110tdi · 04-02-2009, 17:29

my leon 110 was remapped at 93k. no problems at all (yet) :-)
i had a custom code stage 1. 145bhp and something like 246lbft
The custom code maps are very smooth and progressive so they are gentle on the clutch.

*Ultra_Joel88* · 04-02-2009, 17:35

If its high mileage then the remap has the potential to make the turbo go POP

matt110tdi · 04-02-2009, 17:36

forgot to mention, my turbo was cleaned and reconditioned at about 85k

*ibiza_1.4tdi* · 04-02-2009, 18:43

+1 for p-torque

04-02-2009, 07:55	#1
The Pielander Full Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 169	Remapping an older car I've had my TDI Sport 130 from new and it is just over 5 years old. I'm toying with the idea of a remap but I'm worried about wether it is suitable for an older car like mine. It has been ultra reliable since I've had it (too reliable!!) and this as well as the fact I've just forked out for a new cambelt and water pump makes me loathe to part with it. I'd be looking at a modest power increase to around 160bhp and so far Custom Code seems to fit the bill. I don't want to fit uprated brakes or a clutch. But am I asking for a world of pain?

04-02-2009, 08:09	#2
Aimez Evil woman of doom beware Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burgess Hill West Sussex Posts: 6,006	why do you need a water pump thought they just checked it when they change the cambelt? Never heard anyone say it makes any difference to the age of the car, I want custom code remap too but keep putting it off as it's not cheap. __________________ Mk4 TDI FR Readers Ride

04-02-2009, 08:17	#3
sssstew Editing your spelling Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Side Up Posts: 6,651	always wise to change it when having the cambelt changed, else if it goes you have to take the cambelt off again. As for remapping it, yes assuming its been well maintained then theres no reason to not do it. Be careful how much torque is dialed in as you dont want that clutch going. __________________

04-02-2009, 08:20	#4
tkjeeves Korean oil burner! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: oxford Posts: 332	i'd say 160 is not unreasonable, especially if you get a panel air filter or induction kit as in free up the intake more. yeah some garages tend to recommend changing the water pump with plastic blades with one that has metal blades as the plastic degrades over time. __________________ Old: 2005 Blue SEAT Ibiza Sport 1.4 New: 2008 Black Kia Rio 3 1.5 CRDi Ibiza mk4 bits for sale

04-02-2009, 09:08	#5
sssstew Editing your spelling Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Side Up Posts: 6,651	yeah agreed, tie it in with a Ibiza Cupra PD160 intake. __________________

04-02-2009, 10:49	#6
mhill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex Posts: 1,666	Whats steering you guys to the Custom Code Maps? Everything ive read on here suggests they are a very unforgiving spiky map. __________________ 2009 Audi A3 2.0T S Line Black EDT a few boxes ticked on the options list. 2008-2009 MK4 08 Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR STOLEN Next East Anglia Meet.....

04-02-2009, 10:52	#7
st10587 i only brake for cake!!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hindhead Posts: 3,738	i think as custom code and revo seem to be quite a torque spikey map you'd be better off with a p torque map as its a lot smoother power delivery and will save the clutch from being hammered __________________ My Ibiza, Emily's Arosa Project Lupo

04-02-2009, 10:59	#8
Damoegan Sir Bob,a geordy legend.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newcastle Posts: 9,939	5 year old cars are not old cars. Some of the mk3 ibizas are 10yr+ and people still remap them. Where are you based at? P-Torque are in Wolverhampton and get very good & smooth results from derv's. I have a stage 2 p-torque on my 20VT cupra and its a very good map __________________ Damien - Back in the game... My ED30 ---- My mk4 Cupra-sold

04-02-2009, 11:43	#9
beezanick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wiltshire / Bristol Posts: 693	I got a CC map on my 130, and its fantastic. Very smooth power delivery, and far better performance. Go for it - you wont regret it!

04-02-2009, 14:33	#10
Aimez Evil woman of doom beware Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burgess Hill West Sussex Posts: 6,006	Formula One are site sponsers and close to me and heard good things from a member at a meet, never heard anyone say they felt the remap was harsh at all. Anyway stage 1 is not a custom remap anyway. The garage said to me they check my water pump and it did not need changing. __________________ Mk4 TDI FR Readers Ride

04-02-2009, 17:29	#11
matt110tdi Full Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Truro, Cornwall Posts: 73	my leon 110 was remapped at 93k. no problems at all (yet) :-) i had a custom code stage 1. 145bhp and something like 246lbft The custom code maps are very smooth and progressive so they are gentle on the clutch.

04-02-2009, 17:35	#12
Ultra_Joel88 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 858	If its high mileage then the remap has the potential to make the turbo go POP

04-02-2009, 17:36	#13
matt110tdi Full Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Truro, Cornwall Posts: 73	forgot to mention, my turbo was cleaned and reconditioned at about 85k

04-02-2009, 18:43	#14
ibiza_1.4tdi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 511	+1 for p-torque __________________ too many ibiza's

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