sundaypsychos

Has anyone experienced engine damage from it being chipped? I'm talking about the fuel system or even the engine from being over stressed. I've read different opinions. Some say fuel system damage is common and others say that the manufactures have them set so conservatively that no damage is likely to occur. Others say that automatic transmissions cannot handle the added torque and power.

Although not internal engine components I have had 2 turbo compressor wheels break from a remap, this was within 1500kms after having it done and I'm pretty sure it was due to too much boost pressure being dialled in and then not tailing off sufficiently after initial throttle input.

This scared me off having another remap until a few months ago when I went in to have a less aggressive map installed, I have now done about 10,000kms since the new remap with no issues at all.

I think what you said regarding the manufacturers setting the engine very conservatively rings true and that a sensible remap done to within safe parameters should cause no long term damage. Each remap is a custom map so you can specify its characteristics and how aggressive you want it, obviously the more you push it with the peak power figures the more risk you are going to have.

I gather, from months of internet searching and talking with various tuners, that the weak point of the 2.2 is the turbo so I think it would be prudent to avoid running high boost for extended periods of time. The fords also use Piezo injectors rather than solenoid injectors, from what I have been told these operate very close to their optimum straight from the factory hence the fuel tuning boxes that just primitively squirt more and more fuel are not widely recommended.

In summary I think if you have a sensible map done by a reputable tuner then you should not have any issues, like I said I am now at 10,000kms and counting. If anything goes bang though I will report back here!

Has anyone had their truck chipped in Chiang Mai?

I am thinking about getting my 2.2L truck upped to near 3.2 levels. I don't need an OTT state of tune and want it done properly.

As far as I know no-one yet has the capability to remap in Chiang Mai. You can get the commonrail and fuel injector piggy back boxes locally through various agents but from my experience they don't work too well with the Ford 2.2.

Before you used to be able to pay both remap companies airfare and they could come and do the remap for you at your home but not sure if this is still the case. If you do this though you will obviously not get the dyno printout of how much hp and torque you have gained.

I had my 2.2 remapped for 10,000 a couple months ago at Powerlab in BKK. This was a promotion price that I think ends on 31st December, check out their facebook page for full details. Normal price was 18,000b and Ritter at ECU shop charges around the same.

You want to be careful how much boost pressure gets dialled in, my current map peaks at about 32psi before settling down to 15-20psi when cruising.

I have had previous maps done elsewhere that have been too aggressive that resulted in broken turbo compressor wheels.

Good luck, p.s a remap will work well with a turbo back exhaust, larger intercooler and stainless steel intercooler pipes.

I had my Ranger 2.2 remapped by Powerlab on Pattanakan Soi 28 in Bangkok. Very professional service, highly recommended they also have commonrail and fuel injector tuning boxes available depending on your truck model.

UBC back on! no need to go now...thanks anyway!!

Its not your place...that's obvious as you would have known its called Sheryles.

And next door to the rich money exchange (sounds better than opposite the I rich pub)

On a positive note, having a box sounds really special, like at a football match........

Why am I thinking he probably got that wrong as well.

What a sad old case you are..

Thanks for the info OP, I have been struggling to find a good live stream for the practice sessions but will now try Cheryles for the Qualifying tonight!

Thanks for the clarification and the compliments Mousehunt!

A beautiful reticulated python, how tragic that it will now probably end up in the cooking pot..

and back with the 2x teleconverter for this wild pig

And this one of a Barking Deer, check out the ticks on her ears and face...

Trying out my new canon 300 f2.8, this shot of a female sambar deer with a 2x Teleconverter at 600mm,

Glad to hear that Nik!

Be Careful now HP is a highly addictive drug and once you start it is extremely difficult to stop!

Now get a decent set of rims for your fortuner and the transformation is complete...5555

haha Ill be there to compare notes mate! gonna see what you can run with the stock suspension first?!

chinese superbikes...now that is a scary thought!!!

tony! are you making a stop-off in chiang mai mate??

cant fricking wait for this one!! woo-hoo!!

well done pirelli and Ko for giving us this opportunity..!

Motul air filter oil mate, just bought me a brand new bottle today, your engine will love you for it..

great work its a much better trait to catch and release it rather than butcher it like most people seems to do. well done..

I got mine from AP shop in Bangkok 0863808191.

Using SBS pads which you can get from red baron.

I think some guy called John Mcguiness might want his name thrown in there aswell!!

Michael Dunlop looks very strong, although I kinda hope Guy Martin does get his first win at the TT..

Does anyone know if UBC will have live coverage??

Um id suggest getting your carb checked/cleaned, as I have have run 95 octane fuel in my CRF450R, KX250F, WR250F, the compression on my kxf was 13.5:1 if I remember correctly and it ran fine,,

check that bike man!!

Not as far as I am aware that the stations sell anything above 95, some of the race teams have access to AVGAS, but i dont think this is available to just anyone, however if you can locate PTT headquarters in BKK it maybe worth a try if really want high octane fuel. however I think your bike should run fine on 95..

@motocrosser, plenty of ktm's available aswell if you are into orange bikes..350's and 450's soon arriving I believe.

yep I bought my ZX10r calipers with a custom bracket set-up. if you have to arrange this yourself i reckon it could be done for 1500-2000baht.

I used to run a Brembo master cylinder, this worked the best but I ended up putting it on my CBR1000, the I switched the CBR master cylinder to run on the ER6, this didnt really work so good so I went back to the original master cylinder, and coupled with the ZX10r calipers and SBS brake pads makes a pretty decent braking setup. Total cost for me to do this was under 10,000baht.

Good luck everyone!

they have a slipper clutch?

I'm just not sure why ur prefering these bikes over a more dedicated sport bike, which it seems most also have anyway. are they more fun, more forgiving or what?

dm

Who said anything about preferring them??

They have a race series here in Thailand for naked bikes under 750cc, thats why I bought my ER6n.

I also have a CBR1000RR which I much prefer riding and racing,

ER6's are a much better stepping stone for someone looking to make their first forays into track riding in thailand as like you said they are more " forgiving(slow)", and if you bin it or crash then you are much less likely to run up big bills.

For example I smashed my blade up and did 150,000bahts worth of damage, you can buy a whole ER6 for that so the running costs are just a hell of a lot less for someone who is just entering the track day/ racing world. In terms of tyres aswell, an ER6 will cost you far less in terms of tyres over a years worth of racing for example.

Oh and no they dont have a slipper clutch.