1.9CDTi Tuning Box

[Paz_37]

After reading the several latest threads on tuning boxes i am very confused as to which one to buy.

There seems to be a lot of contradicting advice on which box to use and what bhp is classed as 'safe'.

What i am looking for is an increase in power but with an increase in economy as well. Lots of members have quoted how outrageous their fuel computers can be once a box is fitted.

Can anyone give me any sound advice please?

[Caterman]

Hi m8, There are a lot of threads as you say and the only advice i can offer is stated in this thread...http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5316
The engines and gearboxes are safe as the boxes are within the tolerance of what they are capable of handling as long as they are not thrashed 24/7. No engine will handle that treatment.
As for fuel economy, all the trip computers will read slightly out compared to standard. I drive mine with a "slightly" heavy right boot and get mid 40's combined. On a run, high 40's to low 50's using refueling to measure acurately. Trip computer on mine is about 3-4 mpg out.
My fuel economy has not really changed due to me making more use of the extra power. You really can't help it!!!!! HTH.

[AJA]

As above mate. Whatever box you get will still give you a decent increase in power.

If your budget can stretch to it there are companies offering re-maps on the CDTi's now.

[The Doc]

Well said guys there are a few on the market which offer a decent increase in power.

On earlier 1.9 engines the gearboxes are a weak link though. Should all be covered by warranty.

[Paz_37]

Thanks Caterman for the thread link.

I had shortlisted my choice to the Powerklick or CR1 tuning box as i want to be able to remove it but became a little confussed with the recent threads.

Can you get discount on either of the above tuning boxes through vectra-c.com???

[The Doc]

Yes you can via a few suppliers mate.

[AJA]

Diagnostix will give you a decent discount on the CR1, CR2 or PowerKlick boxes

Abyss will give you discount on PowerKlick boxes

[Paz_37]

Thanks.

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