Superchips Ltd, the world leader in high performance vehicle ECU
remapping, has been enhancing Volkswagen turbodiesel powerplants since
1994. During this time the Buckingham based firm has developed an
impressive portfolio of performance ECU upgrades, but its latest
release, for the March 2009 onwards Mk6 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDi 105 PS
(103 bhp), could arguably be the best yet.
That’s because Superchips’ technicians have managed to modify the
Golf’s boost levels and fuelling settings to safely and reliably extract
a remarkable power increase from VW’s 1598cc, TDi engine. Developed
using a combination of extensive data logging, dyno testing and on-road
analysis, the Superchips ECU remap realises a proven maximum power gain
of 41 bhp at 4070 rpm. With the standard car recording a stronger than
expected 108 bhp on Superchips’ dyno, the ECU remap raises the Golf 1.6
TDi’s peak power to 148 bhp, matching the output of the 148 bhp Mk4 Golf
GTi 1.8T (1997 to 2006).
However, the peak power number is only part of the story. Thanks to
the Superchips remap power increases start at just 2000 rpm and run all
the way to the 4500 rpm limiter, highlighting the user-friendly nature
of the upgrade and the broad spread of additional power.
The Superchips ECU remap also transforms the torque output of the
Golf 1.6 TDi 105 PS (103 bhp) model. Post installation, the peak torque
figure leaps by a remarkable 70 Nm at just 2356 rpm, with serious gains
from 2000 rpm onwards, resulting in a dyno-proven maximum of 307 Nm. By
means of comparison, the current Mk6 Golf GTi produces a peak torque
output of 280 Nm.
Behind the wheel, these impressive power and torque increases
transform the Golf 1.6 TDi’s driving experience. No road performance
figures are available at present, but in-gear acceleration is more ‘GTi’
than ‘TDi’ thanks to the mountainous torque available. The engine is
much keener to pull from all speeds, with the improved flexibility
resulting in less gearchanges to maintain progress.
Meanwhile the Golf’s fast cruising, towing and load carrying
capabilities are noticeably enhanced and Superchips’ work to optimise
the Golf TDi’s remap combines with the upgraded engine’s additional low
down torque to offer potential economy improvements of up to 7%.
Suitable for both 5-speed manual and 7-speed DSG variants of the
March 2009 onwards 105 PS (103 bhp) Mk6 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDi
(including the Bluemotion model), the Superchips ECU remap is available
now, priced at £455.00 inclusive of installation and taxes.
The Superchips ECU remap installation process requires customers to
visit one of approximately 80 Superchips performance centres, where
trained technicians undertake the remapping procedure.
Customers can be assured that the Superchips conversion is covered by
a full Customer Service Guarantee and an industry-leading 12 month /
30,000 supplementary full vehicle warranty.*
Superchips – don’t compromise, optimise.
*Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.
For more information, please contact:
Superchips Ltd. 01280 816781 www.superchips.co.uk sales@superchips.co.uk
