Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why is this extra power and torque not available as standard from the manufacturer?
A. The developers of the engines know this extra power and torque is available but due to enormous operational variations of the fuel quality temperatures and a safe all round compromise is used by the manufacturers that will suit all the conditions. Our Power Box can help to produce a program more suited to the driver who looks after his vehicle. The programming optimises the software that runs your engine in many different ways, yet we still leave the reserves necessary to protect the engine.
Q. What rpm range is the extra power available?
A. Most vehicles you will feel the power through the entire power band of the engine, but more especially in the lower and mid rev range.
Q. Will a Power Box reduce my engines life expectancy?
A. No, The power reserves of the engine are so large, that you don't have to expect more engine wear. The Power Box optimises the fuel, without exceeding the limits of your car's engine.
Q. What about my fuel consumption?
A. With same driving style, you should se improvements in fuel economy, savings of up to 20% are possible, especially in turbo diesel powered engines.
Q. Can the Power Box be detected by dealer servicing?
A. No. Your car dealer cannot determine a software modification with his equipment, since our Power Box can be remotely switched off it will not be detected by the dealers software and engine diagnostic equipment.
Q. Can I use the original software in the future?
A. The only thing that is changed is the software within your Power Box. If you remove the Power Box you then are back to the original software within the ECU
Q. How do turbo charged diesel engines gain so much more power from re-mapping (or using a Power Box tuning system) than a normally aspirated vehicle?
A. A turbocharger compresses air into the Engine Cylinder therefore it is above atmospheric pressure. The pressure to which it is pumped is determined by the turbocharger size and the waste gate regulator. The compressed air allows more fuel to be burnt within a given cubic capacity cylinder size than can be achieved under normal atmospheric pressure due to the increased oxygen in the cylinder. This extra air/fuel mixture can achieve more power and torque.