Chip Tuning

What is Chip tuning?

Chip Tuning, commonly known as the process of optimizing vehicle engine management software by adjusting parameters, yields enhanced performance and/or reduced fuel consumption, along with the addition or removal of functions. Today, the term 'chip tuning' refers to the modification of software within the ECU (Engine Control Unit). In this modern approach, there is no longer the addition of special electronic components (chips); instead, the ECU's software is directly modified and then reprogrammed into the vehicle's ECU. Hence, we prefer the term ECU remapping.

In Malaysia and Singapore, the practice of ECU remapping is gaining traction among automotive enthusiasts seeking to unlock the full potential of their vehicles.

Process of ECU optimisation / chiptuning

Read out the vehicle ECU

This is done by specialised tools by reading the software over an OBD2 diagnostic port or, directly from ECU itself. It’s done either by connecting to ECU port via specific connector, or by connecting to the ECU port pins directly or, in rare cases, by opening ECU and connecting directly to the processor and special contact points.

Optimisation of the software

After reading and uploading the original file to our system, our experienced in-house developers modify the settings and map the values needed to achieve the desired results for each vehicle individually. Once the software optimisation is complete, it is saved in the database together with the original file, and delivered to the customer.

Writing the software to the ECU

Modified software is developed specific for the exact vehicle model, year, engine, ECU hardware and software version including all specific options and can be written into the ECU in the same way as it was read. After the writing of the optimised software, your vehicle instantly benefits from the improved software and performance.

What are the Chip tuning

Advantages?

The main advantage is releasing the full potential of your engine and vehicle itself, which has been tamed from the factory to achieve emissions and fuel consumption norms for different markets, or to position vehicle in the lower price bracket due to marketing decisions. Further, it is a completely reversible if you ever want to go back to the original stock form.

Is chiptuning

Expensive?

Tuning or ECU remapping is the cheapest way of modifying vehicle software and thus altering performance, characteristics and functions of the vehicle. The price depends on several factors including workshop hours, professional tool & licence expenses, the remap development price for your specific ECU and desired options, and is set by each dealer individually for their market.

For the exact price it is best to contact one of our dealers closest to you.

Our global tuning partner network spans workshops in Johor Bahru, with Kuala Lumpur next on our expansion list.