SAFE vs RISKY DIESEL POWER UPGRADES – 5 things you need to ask before choosing!

If you want to learn about Diesel Chips, Performance Chips, Power Modules for getting more power from your Diesel - or maybe you're looking at tune, remap, flash tune of a common rail diesel - either way you want safe and reliable power gains. Watch as Shaun Whale and Ultimate Diesel Tuning dive into the topic of Remaps vs chips and show you by putting a Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series and a Mitsubishi MQ Triton on the Dyno back to back with Chips, standard and Flash tunes to show you the different ways you can increase power.

The 1 thing you need to ensure happens when you increase power is you get it done on a dyno by an expert.

[terryfenner]

I'm not austrailian (Texas born and raised) but I do like to 4 wheel, but I have never seen such a thing as this. Incredible driving, incredible rigs, and plenty of entertaining and informative content. Since returning from a Feburary Big Bend backcountry camp trip to a COVID locked down world I have been watching your enormous back log of youtube videos almost daily (sometimes 2 X a day). I might not be an Austrailian 4 wheeler, but I watched 4WD action yesterday so I can now drive anything and fix anything that is broken. lol

Love you guys, started planning an Austrailia trip for 2025 just from watching your awesome videos.

I've got 5 years to prep for it and let the economy recharge. Is it even possible to rent a 4WD to drive on some of your "mild tracks"?

Cheers, keep up the content!!!

[tims]

I've got a 2018 MQ Triton Exceed and took it to Ultimate Diesel Tune and the results I had are almost identical to the results you guys showed here - demonstrates consistency. Ultimate were really good at asking me what I use it for now and what I want to use it for including future mods. Thankfully I'm not carrying any tradie boxes on the back and I'm not wanting a muscle 4x4 either. I love how it performs now even when I'm not towing my 14ft offroad campervan. I compared some prices but half of them never called me back so Ultimate got my business based on 95% of your recommendation Shauno!! Bloody legend mate! It's almost got me wanting to do the Cape!

[Cammo-vpgl]

I had my 200 series ECT and ECU remapped, the best thing I ever did. Went from 142.3 kw atw to 178.4 kw atw close enough to 25% improvement. Torque improved by 25% too. The ECT now drops into 6th at 80 Kmh and I’m pulling 1500 rpm at 100 km/h. Economy has also improved both when towing and unladen. It goes like a scalded cat.

[parkvoranaparit]

Great video mate. I have been on a limbo between going Chip tuning and remapping dyno. Now I know what to do. Cheers

[garageblitztv]

Wonderful advice - if you are modifying an engine it’s worth every cent to Dyno check before and after!

[bradyhaller]

If I had 5 dollars for every time Shauno says “dyno”, I could buy a cruiser 😂

[Andrew-]

Thanks Shaun for getting me onto this mob, it was from the video of the 1000 buck track. Got a $200 discount too, bonus 👍👍 thanks mate. Got my Hilux 2017 sr5 done. I got it done by Andrew, from the Dandenong branch. It’s done 90k plus k’s, been averaging 10.5/100 pre tune, post tune 8.8/100- 9.1/100, amazing benefits. I absolutely love how the vehicle can accelerate and the rev gauge just sits on around 2k and sometimes even drops in revs slightly, while accelerating in speed. I decided to do a tune for fuel consumption reasons and not power reasons. However, vehicle now looses traction when I tow my trailer up hills on take off, it has never done that while towing in the past. I can not believe the fuel saving. When I get my next lux, I’m getting it done from the time the dealer hands me the key. Unfortunately, my intake was fairly dirty, so there was an additional cost to do a chemical clean to the intake manifold, all good though. Very happy with my tune, and highly recommended.

[petercarruthers]

Alway impressed by how little power a v8tdi can make

[markymark]

Wasn't shauno running a chip for years and saying how good it is? Lol

[davidedwards]

I have had my Hilux tuned by Ultimate diesel in Dandenong, I highly recommend using them to get the power and torque out of your 4wd. They really do care about your vehicle and make you 100% aware of any potential problems pre tune, I spent $5500 to get great numbers out of my Hilux, in this they also found my injectors to be leaking and in need of replacement. All round they have helped me discover the true potential from my 4wd and have done so safely and without any unnecessary nonsense. Thank you Ultimate Tuning Dandenong!

[andrewheadland]

I luv this information, so many people listen to there mate or mate of a friend that knows how to tune & boast your car. Also it doesn't say much for DC chip plug & play !!! As you say every car is different even it's the same make & model 👍👍👍

[imgoingforaride]

What are the AFR"s for the cruiser and the triton ? Why not so that as well .

[richsmout]

You were talking about pre inspection, do you ever recommend the terra clean for diesels? Is it safe

[jordanvanwyk]

Is it a good idea to get a chip in my 3.0 D4D Hilux? Just keep in mind my vehicle is only 2x4 and I'm situated in south Africa.. So I'm purely just looking for more power without damaging anything

[ianbray]

Very informative, but sounded like an advertisement for Ultimate Diesel Tuning towards the end. I'm scepitical about ALL of the discussed upgrades, in particular what happens if the engine in a new vehicle fails and the warranty is voided. Will the Chip supplier/ECU Tuner repair the engine? Will they offer a warranty on the drivetrain for the life of the factory warranty? Lastly, Shaun if what UDT offers is so safe have YOU had them tune/upgrade ALL 3 of your vehicles?, what about Grahams D-Max? I think this should be an HONEST discussion for the next Beers in the Shed.

[holeefak]

Where I live, dyno are scarce & tuner usually go for ‘general’ tune without asking their customers & customers usually only asks for more power without defining what sort of power they need. I have taken the chip route, I didn’t need the power all the time. Might need to retune my rig as I am more aware of my driving style & needs over the years.

[jameshamilton]

What about custom tunes on old trucks? My ln61 dosent have an ecu or any guages that say what's happening in the engine other than boost? Are they worth taking to a dyno or just wind the fuel up till it smokes a bit like I have aha

[kennethroberts]

Great Video . I have a 2021 PX3 Ranger XLT auto 3.2 litre on the way ( Its on the slow boat from China ?) . What can i expect in gains. My last Ranger would not sit on 100Kph while towing our 2 tonne caravan without hunting between 5th and 6th gears at the sight of any type of rise. I`m sure this is killing my fuel usage .

[ashisha]

So here i Kenya, the tuning scene is not great. I don't have access to a top quality tuner who would give me good safe power. What would you suggest in that respect considering i may have to do a remote tune?

[thewildlifetwins]

Where do you recommend to go in south East Queensland to get a tune done on a older vehicle? 1HZ with aftermarket turbo