Page 1 of 2
406 TUNNING TIPS
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:46 pm
by rapport25
I have heard by removing the orange connector of the top of the fuel pump it increases low end power makes the car smoother increases fuel economy? Has anyone else tried this?
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:33 pm
by ThePrisoner
Hi and welcome.
I expect it is there for a reason, so i doubt it!
Pris.

Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:34 pm
by jameslxdt
what engine are you refering too?
Re: 406 TUNNING TIPS
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:01 pm
by Blue406
rapport25 wrote:I have heard by removing the orange connector of the top of the fuel pump it increases low end power makes the car smoother increases fuel economy? Has anyone else tried this?
My tuning tip:
Leave the engine the heck alone. For maximum reliability, comfort and mpg.
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:24 pm
by rapport25
I can't remember who posted it. I seen it on a diesel drivers website. Apparently on hdi engines removing the orange connector makes the pump run on 3 pistons instead of 2. The 3rd piston comes into play mid range when turbo cuts in. It is suppose to make it quicker low down and increase economy. A lot better in remapped cars. I have been told. Mine is superchipped as standard 110 hdi now its around 150 bhp with overboost. 0 to 60 is now a little over 9 secs

as appose to 11.2 as standard. turbo cuts in at 1500 and runs all the way to 4000 as appose to 2000 and to 3000. I have turbo all the way to 120 mph on a private roads

i know its £515 buts it cheaper and quicker than a 2.2. 136 hdi. Friend has a 407 136 hdi and it leaves his standing

Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 6:44 pm
by jameslxdt
ive never heard of doing this before, but i have a feeling it will raise the fuel rail pressure and cause some premature wear of the pump and injectors
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:40 pm
by rapport25
Yes thats what i thought. But in all honesty mine being chipped will wear out the turbo quicker i would say. It has covered 140k been chipped for nearly two years now and it flys

Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:27 pm
by jameslxdt
the next thing i would do is to get a decat, then you will have even less lag, and a bit more boost at the top end,
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:02 pm
by rapport25
Tried it when i got in from work

What a difference pulls harder in all gears my mates 90 hdi made no difference at all. Mine is a 110 and chipped apparently it works better on remapped cars. It takes 2 mins to see if it works. PLEASE NOTE DO THIS WITH YOUR ENGINE TURNED OFF.
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:26 pm
by turbolag
Yeah, it made no difference on mine on the standard engine, but made a very noticeable difference once the tuning box went on. It even went though the MOT like it.
Word is it makes a very big difference to the 206 HDi 2.0, so there may be siome quirk in the management or programming on them that makes it especially beneficial.
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:15 pm
by rapport25
Yes i know brought ex g/f a lovely 206 xsi hdi 90 in aegan blue and got it super chipped and was producing around 120 bhp

shame we are no longer together

did not get chance to remove the plug on hers

I would imagine it works better on 110 hdi's as they have a 3 stage turbo with over boost hence mine is 140 bhp with overboost 150

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:21 am
by maglite
rapport25 wrote:I can't remember who posted it. I seen it on a diesel drivers website. Apparently on hdi engines removing the orange connector makes the pump run on 3 pistons instead of 2. The 3rd piston comes into play mid range when turbo cuts in. It is suppose to make it quicker low down and increase economy. A lot better in remapped cars. I have been told. Mine is superchipped as standard 110 hdi now its around 150 bhp with overboost. 0 to 60 is now a little over 9 secs

as appose to 11.2 as standard. turbo cuts in at 1500 and runs all the way to 4000 as appose to 2000 and to 3000. I have turbo all the way to 120 mph on a private roads

i know its £515 buts it cheaper and quicker than a 2.2. 136 hdi. Friend has a 407 136 hdi and it leaves his standing

Oh no!

I wish I didn't read that! Can I ask where you got your 406 chipped? I'm thinking if I should make a dent of £515 on my credit card. What's the torque range like?
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:31 pm
by rapport25
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:04 pm
by Welly
Did you go to a tuning place to have that done?
My mechanic spent £600.00 chipping his Golf 90 to 130BHP. It's more money than these mobile £300.00 jobs, but perhaps a lot better/more reliable/safe for the engine?
I've always been bother that one of these mobile places will just increase the boost and fuel map, but leave you with it. I would want to know how the cooling system reacts, and the oil temperature with the higher boost.
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:27 pm
by Playtime_Fontayne
Loving the new avatar Welton.
"Get back in the lift Lynn!!

"