Making Power Simple

STEP 1 : View your Performance gains.

Select your Make and Model here and press Go

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STEP 2 : Call us on 01708 861078.

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STEP 2 : Fill out the contact form.

STEP 3 : We call you to arrange booking.

STEP 4 : You drive to our agent.

STEP 5 : Engine tuning takes about 1 hour.

What is Vortex™ Tuning?

Vortex™ Tuning provides you with an extremely balanced and noticeable optimisation of power and torque over the full speed range without risk to the engine. Vortex™ Tuning's engine chipping (ECU remapping) service can be optimised for power or fuel economy.

Our engine tuning service is new and unique to the UK. Vortex™ has partnered with Koch Fahrzeugtechnik of Germany, established in 1996 by Helmut Koch. The company's technical expertise derives from extensive studies in the field of engine electronics, backed up by an intensive research and development programme.

Using Koch's expertise and their in-depth development work carried out on an all-wheel-drive rolling road test rig in Germany, we are able to optimise engine management systems from Bosch, Siemens, Delco, Delphi and Denso. We also offer a customised solution for any and every requirement.

Vortex™ Tuning Benefits.

• Hassle Free & Invisible - No need to open the engine management system and no soldering.
• Easy to restore the ECU changes back the the cars original factory settings.
• BHP incease of up to 30% for petrol and diesel engines.
• Torque increase of up to 20% for petrol and diesel.
• Fully compliant with current emissions regulations.
• Helps lower fuel consumption.
• Inspection schedule is not affected. (No need to service any more frequently)
• Absolutely stable and fit for everyday use!

Vortex™ Tuning Remapping Explained.

ECU remapping (tuning)

When we remap an ECU we are fine tuning the program that deals with engine performance. As well as producing greater power and torque we also deal with drivability problems at lower rev ranges such as flat spots and hesitation issues giving the engine more initial torque making a more responsive and enjoyable drive.

Petrol Engines (Naturally Aspirated)

Remapping a petrol engine ECU will produce an improvemnt of 10 to 15% BHP depending on exact specification. The engine will also be more responsive on initial acceleration and produce more torque (up to 20% more!) throughout the entire rev range, giving more response on lighter throttle.

Petrol Engines with Turbo

Remapping a petrol turbo engine ECU will produce an improvement of 20 to 30% BHP depending on exact specification. The engine will be significantly more responsive with power coming in immediately relative to throttle input with no lagging at higher revs. This large increase in power & torque gives far more flexibility in all gears reducing the need to change down unnecessarily to overtake safely and quickly.

Diesel Engines with Turbo

Remapping a diesel turbo engine ECU will produce an improvement of 30 - 50% BHP and 60 - 75% torque depending on exact specification. Diesel engines give the most impressive power and torque gains available. Extra power is gained throughout the entire rev range and under all load conditions. The turning force gained from these engines is immense. This really is the best way of changing your car without having to change your car! Just seeing customers faces after tuning these engines really makes the job worthwhile.

Vortex™ Tuning Power Improvements.

The following tables show example performance gains for diesel engines:

Mercedes Engine Tuning
160CD / 180CDI +25HP/50Nm
200CDI / 220CDI +30HP/60Nm
280CDI / 320CDI +40HP/80Nm
420CDI +50HP/100Nm

Citroen & Peugeot Engine Tuning
2.0HDI +25HP/50Nm
2.2HDI +30HP/70Nm
2.7HDI +35HP/80Nm
3.0HDI +40HP/80Nm

Audi & VW Engine Tuning
1.8T/2.0TFSI +40HP/70Nm
1.9TD/2.0TDI +30HP/50Nm
2.7TDI/3.0TDI +40HP/80Nm
4.2TDI/5.0TDI +50HP/100Nm

BMW Engine Tuning
2.0d +30HP/50Nm
3.0d +40HP/80Nm

Use the form above to find the figures for your car.

What does Vortex™ Tuning Cost?

Vortex™ Tuning is available from a retail price of £450 inc VAT.

Can't find your car? Contact us!

Need more information about tuning?

Download our Tuning pdf brochure.

How chipping / remapping is done.

We use serial port programming which allows us to remap an ECU (Engine Control Unit) without removing the ECU from the car. The remapped software is uploaded directly to the ECUs EPROM chip via the vehicles diagnostic socket. This allows for the performance tuning conversion to be totally invisible with no soldering or removal of components.

Rolling Road & Engine Chipping Photos.