Tuning

Before you decide on a remap, you should understand a few key things:

  • Engine Health: The current condition of your engine is crucial. Tuning can push your engine to perform at a higher level, which may reveal any existing weaknesses. It’s important to ensure that your engine is in good health before proceeding with a remap.
  • Impact on Components: Tuning can place additional stress on various engine components, such as the turbocharger, injectors, and gearbox. If any of these parts are already compromised, tuning could exacerbate the issue, leading to potential failures.
  • Compatibility with Modifications: If you’ve made or are planning to make significant modifications to your vehicle, such as upgrading to a larger turbocharger or replacing injectors, these changes must be properly accounted for in the remap to optimize performance and ensure reliability.
  • Long-Term Effects: While a remap can enhance power and torque, it's important to consider the long-term effects on your vehicle’s engine and overall longevity. Regular maintenance and monitoring are essential to maintaining reliability after tuning.
  • Warranty Considerations: Tuning your vehicle may affect any existing warranties. It's advisable to check with your manufacturer or dealership about how a remap could impact your warranty coverage.
  • Professional Expertise: Choosing an experienced and reputable tuner is vital. The quality of the remap depends on the tuner’s expertise, the equipment used, and their understanding of your specific engine and vehicle.

    Understanding these factors will help you make an informed decision about whether a remap is the right choice for your vehicle.

    184-193 Hp 

    Stock: Stage 1- 230Hp/480NM

                Stage 2- 240Hp/530NM

    Modified: 310Hp ( requires significant modifications: CP3 R90 Fuel system retrofit, M57N2 turbo, exhaust manifold, intake pipe, 4 bar map sensor, bigger intercooler and downpipe)

    204-218hp

    • Stage 1: 260-270hp/550Nm
    • Stage 2: 300hp (218hp Euro 4)/600Nm. Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.

    Additional power can be achieved with a hybrid turbo and injector upgrades.

    231hp-235hp

    • Stage 1: 300hp/650Nm. Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.

    Further power increases are possible with a hybrid turbo and an upgrade to the CP3 R90 fuel pump.

    197hp

    • Stage 1: 260hp/550Nm

    More power can be achieved with injector upgrades.

    272hp

    • Stage 1: 360hp/700Nm.Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.

    286hp

    • Stage : 370hp/730Nm. Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.

     

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    M57 Variants Summary

    Power  Turbo Stock boost HPFP MAP Sensor Block material
    135/142Kw - 184/193Hp GT2256 1.15Bar CP1 2.45Bar Cast Iron
    150Kw - 204Hp  GT2260V 1.4Bar CP3 R90 3.1Bar Cast Iron
    160Kw - 218Hp  GT2260V 1.45Bar CP3 R90 3.1-4Bar Cast Iron
    145Kw - 197Hp GTB2260V 1.4Bar CP3 R70 4Bar Cast Alu
    170/173Kw - 231-235Hp GTB2260V 1.48Bar CP3 R70 4Bar  Cast Alu
    200Kw - 272Hp KP39 + K26 2.8Bar CP3 R90 4Bar Cast Alu
    210Kw - 286Hp KP39 + K26 2.85Bar CP3 R70 4Bar Cast Alu

    Tuning

    Before you decide on a remap, you should understand a few key things:

    • Engine Health: The current condition of your engine is crucial. Tuning can push your engine to perform at a higher level, which may reveal any existing weaknesses. It’s important to ensure that your engine is in good health before proceeding with a remap.
    • Impact on Components: Tuning can place additional stress on various engine components, such as the turbocharger, injectors, and gearbox. If any of these parts are already compromised, tuning could exacerbate the issue, leading to potential failures.
    • Compatibility with Modifications: If you’ve made or are planning to make significant modifications to your vehicle, such as upgrading to a larger turbocharger or replacing injectors, these changes must be properly accounted for in the remap to optimize performance and ensure reliability.
    • Long-Term Effects: While a remap can enhance power and torque, it's important to consider the long-term effects on your vehicle’s engine and overall longevity. Regular maintenance and monitoring are essential to maintaining reliability after tuning.
    • Warranty Considerations: Tuning your vehicle may affect any existing warranties. It's advisable to check with your manufacturer or dealership about how a remap could impact your warranty coverage.
    • Professional Expertise: Choosing an experienced and reputable tuner is vital. The quality of the remap depends on the tuner’s expertise, the equipment used, and their understanding of your specific engine and vehicle.

      Understanding these factors will help you make an informed decision about whether a remap is the right choice for your vehicle.

      184-193 Hp 

      Stock: Stage 1- 230Hp/480NM

                  Stage 2- 240Hp/530NM

      Modified: 310Hp ( requires significant modifications: CP3 R90 Fuel system retrofit, M57N2 turbo, exhaust manifold, intake pipe, 4 bar map sensor, bigger intercooler and downpipe)

      204-218hp

      • Stage 1: 260-270hp/550Nm
      • Stage 2: 300hp (218hp Euro 4)/600Nm. Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.

      Additional power can be achieved with a hybrid turbo and injector upgrades.

      231hp-235hp

      • Stage 1: 300hp/650Nm. Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.

      Further power increases are possible with a hybrid turbo and an upgrade to the CP3 R90 fuel pump.

      197hp

      • Stage 1: 260hp/550Nm

      More power can be achieved with injector upgrades.

      272hp

      • Stage 1: 360hp/700Nm.Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.

      286hp

      • Stage : 370hp/730Nm. Requires 3'' downpipe and a bigger intercooler.

       

      Tightening Torques

      184/193Hp - 135/142KW

      Component

      Instructions

      Torque Specification

      Cylinder head instructions

      Cylinder head

      Renew bolts

      Yes

      Tighten

      40 Nm

      Tighten

      80 Nm

      Slacken off

      180°

      Tighten

      50 Nm

      Tighten

      90°

      Tighten

      90°

      Other engine tightening torques

      Main bearings

      Renew bolts/nuts

      Yes

      Main bearings - Stage 1

      Tighten

      20 Nm

      Main bearings - Stage 2

      Tighten

      70°

      Big end bearings

      Renew bolts/nuts

      Yes

      Big end bearings - Stage 1

      Tighten

      15 Nm

      Big end bearings - Stage 2

      Tighten

      20 Nm + 70°

      Oil pump to cylinder block

      Tighten

      22 Nm

      Sump bolts

      Apply sealant

      M6 8.8 = 10 Nm

      M6 10.9 = 12 Nm

      M8 = 22 Nm

      Sump drain bolt

      -

      M12 = 35 Nm

      M22 = 60 Nm

      Flywheel/driveplate

      Tighten

      105 Nm / 120 Nm

      Clutch pressure plate

      -

      8.8 = 24 Nm

      10.9 = 34 Nm

      Crankshaft pulley/damper center bolt

      Use new bolts and tighten in the following stages

      1. 40 Nm
      2. 60°
      3. 60°

      Camshaft sprocket/gear

      Tighten

      20 Nm + 50°

      Camshaft carrier/cap

      -

      M6 = 10 Nm

      M7 = 15 Nm

      M8 = 20 Nm

      Camshaft/rocker cover

      -

      M6 = 10 Nm

      M7 = 15 Nm

      Inlet manifold to cylinder head

      -

      M6 = 10 Nm

      M7 = 15 Nm

      M8 = 22 Nm

      Exhaust manifold to cylinder head

      -

      M6 = 10 Nm

      M7 = 15 Nm

      Injector/clamp

      Tighten

      10 Nm

      Injector pipe unions

      Tighten

      25 Nm

      Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear

      Tighten

      65 Nm

      Glow plugs

      Tighten

      18 Nm

      Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

      Tighten

      13 Nm

      Engine oil pressure switch

      Tighten

      14 Nm

       

      204/218Hp-150/160Kw

      Component

      Instructions

      Torque Specification

      Cylinder head instructions

      Cylinder head

      Renew bolts

      Yes

      Tighten

      40 Nm

      Tighten

      80 Nm

      Slacken off

      180°

      Tighten

      50 Nm

      Tighten

      90°

      Tighten

      90°

      Other engine tightening torques

       

      Main bearings

      Renew bolts/nuts

      Main bearings - Stage 1

      Tighten

      Yes

      Main bearings - Stage 2

      Tighten

      23 Nm

      Big end bearings

      Renew bolts/nuts

      90°

      Big end bearings - Stage 1

      Tighten

      Yes

      Big end bearings - Stage 2

      Tighten

      5 Nm

      Oil pump to cylinder block

      Tighten

      20 Nm + 70°

      Sump bolts

      Apply sealant

      23 Nm

      Sump drain bolt

      -

      M6 8.8 = 10 Nm

      M6 10.9 = 12 Nm

      M8 = 22 Nm

      Flywheel/driveplate

      Tighten

      M12 = 5 Nm

      M18 = 35 Nm

      M22 = 60 Nm

      Clutch pressure plate

      -

      105 Nm / 120 Nm

      Crankshaft pulley/damper center bolt

      Use new bolts and tighten in the following stages

      1. 8.8 = 24 Nm
      2. 10.9 = 34 Nm

      Camshaft sprocket/gear

      Tighten

      1. 40 Nm
      2. 60°
      3. 60°

      Camshaft carrier/cap

      -

      20 Nm + 50°

      Camshaft/rocker cover

      -

      M6 = 10 Nm

      M7 = 15 Nm

      M8 = 20 Nm

      Inlet manifold to cylinder head

      -

      M6 = 10 Nm

      M7 = 15 Nm

      Exhaust manifold to cylinder head

      -

      M6 = 10 Nm

      M7 = 15 Nm

      M8 = 22 Nm

      Injector/clamp

      Tighten

      M6 = 10 Nm

      M7 = 15 Nm

      M8 = 22 Nm

      Injector pipe unions

      Tighten

      9 Nm

      Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear

      Tighten

      23 Nm

      Glow plugs

      Tighten

      65 Nm

      Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

      Tighten

      18 Nm

      Engine oil pressure switch

      Tighten

      13 Nm

       

      231/235Hp - 170-173Kw

       

      Component

      Instructions

      Torque Specification

      Cylinder head instructions

      Cylinder head

      Renew bolts

      Yes

      Tighten

      40 Nm

      Tighten

      80 Nm

      Slacken off

      180°

      Tighten

      50 Nm

      Tighten

      90°

      Tighten

      90°

      Other engine tightening torques

      Main bearings

      Renew bolts/nuts

      Yes

      Main bearings - Stage 1

      Tighten

      50 Nm

      Main bearings - Stage 2

      Tighten

      90°

      Big end bearings

      Renew bolts/nuts

      Yes

      Big end bearings - Stage 1

      Tighten

      10 Nm

      Big end bearings - Stage 2

      Tighten

      20 Nm + 70°

      Oil pump to cylinder block

      Tighten

      23 Nm

      Sump bolts

      M6: 8 Nm, M8 x 30 mm: 19 Nm, M8 x 50 mm: 19 Nm

      Sump drain bolt

      M12: 25 Nm, M18: 35 Nm, M22: 60 Nm

      Flywheel/driveplate

      Tighten

      120 Nm / 121 Nm

      Clutch pressure plate

      M8 8.8: 25 Nm, M8 10.9: 34 Nm, M8 10.9 ZNS: 15 Nm + 90° ±5°

      Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt

      Tighten

      40 Nm + 60° + 60°

      Camshaft sprocket/gear

      Tighten

      14 Nm

      Camshaft carrier/cap

      M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm, M8: 20 Nm

      Camshaft/rocker cover

      Tighten

      15 Nm, M6: 10 Nm

      Inlet manifold to cylinder head

      M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm, M8: 22 Nm

      Exhaust manifold to cylinder head

      Tighten

      20 Nm

      Water pump

      Tighten

      13 Nm

      Injector/clamp

      Tighten

      9 Nm

      Injector pipe unions

      Tighten

      23 Nm

      Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear

      Tighten

      65 Nm

      Fuel/injection pump mounting

      Tighten

      12 Nm

      Glow plugs

      Tighten

      13 Nm

      Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

      Tighten

      13 Nm

      Knock sensor (KS)

      Tighten

      20 Nm

      Engine oil pressure switch

      Tighten

      27 Nm

      Oil filter

      Tighten

      25 Nm


      272Hp - 200Kw

      Component

      Instructions

      Torque Specification

      Cylinder head instructions

      Cylinder head

      Renew bolts

      Yes

      Tighten

      40 Nm

      Tighten

      80 Nm

      Slacken off

      180°

      Tighten

      50 Nm

      Tighten

      90°

      Tighten

      90°

      Other engine tightening torques

      Main bearings

      Renew bolts/nuts

      Yes

      Main bearings - Stage 1

      Tighten

      23 Nm

      Main bearings - Stage 2

      Tighten

      90°

      Big end bearings

      Renew bolts/nuts

      Yes

      Big end bearings - Stage 1

      Tighten

      15 Nm

      Big end bearings - Stage 2

      Tighten

      20 Nm + 70°

      Oil pump to cylinder block

      Tighten

      23 Nm

      Sump bolts

      M6: 8 Nm, M8 x 30 mm: 19 Nm, M8 x 50 mm: 19 Nm

      Sump drain bolt

      Tighten

      25 Nm

      Flywheel/driveplate

      Tighten

      120 Nm / 121 Nm

      Clutch pressure plate

      8.8: 24 Nm, 10.9: 34 Nm

      Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt

      Tighten

      40 Nm + 60° + 60°

      Camshaft sprocket/gear

      Tighten

      14 Nm

      Camshaft carrier/cap

      M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm, M8: 20 Nm

      Camshaft/rocker cover

      M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm

      Inlet manifold to cylinder head

      M6: 10 Nm, M7: 15 Nm, M8: 22 Nm

      Exhaust manifold to cylinder head

      Tighten

      20 Nm

      Water pump

      Injector/clamp

      Tighten

      9 Nm

      Injector pipe unions

      Tighten

      23 Nm

      Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear

      Tighten

      65 Nm

      Fuel/injection pump mounting

      Tighten

      12 Nm

      Glow plugs

      Tighten

      13 Nm

      Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor

      Tighten

      10 Nm

      Camshaft position (CMP) sensor

      Tighten

      10 Nm

      Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

      Tighten

      20 Nm

      Knock sensor (KS)

      Tighten

      20 Nm

      Engine oil pressure switch

      Tighten

      27 Nm

      Oil filter

      Tighten

      25 Nm

       

      286Hp - 210Kw

      Component Instructions Torque Specification
      Cylinder head instructions
      Cylinder head Renew bolts Yes
      Tighten 40 Nm
      Tighten 80 Nm
      Slacken off 180°
      Tighten 50 Nm
      Tighten 90°
      Tighten 90°
      Other engine tightening torques
      Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts Yes
      Main bearings - Stage 1 Tighten 50 Nm
      Main bearings - Stage 2 Tighten 90°
      Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts Yes
      Big end bearings - Stage 1 Tighten 10 Nm
      Big end bearings - Stage 2 Tighten 20 Nm + 70°
      Oil pump to cylinder block Tighten 23 Nm
      Sump bolts Tighten -
      Sump drain bolt Tighten 25 Nm
      Flywheel/driveplate Tighten 120 Nm / 121 Nm
      Clutch pressure plate Tighten -
      Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts Tighten 40 Nm + 120°
      Camshaft sprocket/gear Tighten 14 Nm
      Camshaft carrier/cap Tighten -
      Camshaft/rocker cover Tighten 15 Nm, M6: 10 Nm
      Inlet manifold to cylinder head Tighten -
      Exhaust manifold to cylinder head Tighten 20 Nm
      Water pump Tighten 13 Nm
      Injector/clamp Tighten 9 Nm
      Injector pipe unions Tighten 23 Nm
      Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear Tighten 65 Nm
      Fuel/injection pump mounting Tighten 12 Nm
      Glow plugs Tighten 13 Nm
      Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Tighten 10 Nm
      Camshaft position (CMP) sensor Tighten 3 Nm
      Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Tighten 20 Nm
      Knock sensor (KS) Tighten 20 Nm
      Engine oil pressure switch Tighten 27 Nm
      Oil filter Tighten 25 Nm