BMW 318i 118 (E46)
ECU Tuning in Leicester
BMW 318i 118 (E46) in Leicester. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.
- Fully dyno tested remaps
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Remap stats
BMW 318i 118 (E46): standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+17 bhp · +14%- Standard118 bhp
- Remapped135 bhp
Torque
+35 Nm · +19%- Standard180 Nm
- Remapped215 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
Prices from £130
Fully dyno tested | 30 day money back guarantee | Lifetime software warranty
ECU tuning for the BMW 318i 118 (E46) in Leicester takes it from 118 to 135 bhp and from 180 to 215 Nm in our stage 1 figures: +17 bhp (14%) and +35 Nm (19%).
The figures above are estimates for a standard, well-maintained BMW 3 Series petrol; they are not a guarantee of any particular result.
BMW 318i 118 (E46) remap figures
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 118 bhp, remapped: 135 bhp (+17 bhp, +14%)
- Standard torque: 180 Nm, remapped: 215 Nm (+35 Nm, +19%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
How ECU tuning works on a petrol BMW 3 Series
On a petrol car the ECU controls fuelling, spark timing and any turbo boost. A remap re-calibrates those maps within safe limits, so the car responds more eagerly and pulls harder through the rev range.
How the BMW 318i 118 (E46) compares
Among the 26 petrol 3 Series engines we have figures for, the 318i 118 (E46) ranks 19th for power gain, 6 bhp below the 3 Series petrol average of 23 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 17 bhp and 35 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Book engine tuning for your BMW 3 Series in Leicester
Remap Experts Leicester is part of the UK-wide Remap Experts network. We regularly work with drivers in Hamilton, Westcotes, Spinney Hills, Rushey Mead and Evington and nearby areas of the East Midlands.
Each remap is dyno tested before it is signed off, and is protected by a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty. Ask for a quote online or by phone.
If you are closer to Nottingham, Northampton and Coventry, those neighbouring Remap Experts sites can help too.
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What we can do for your BMW 3 Series
Stage 1 ECU remap
Add power and torque and improve driveability. Software only, tailored to your engine.
ECU repair and testing
Is your engine control unit playing up? We can arrange testing and repair, and source replacement ECUs.
DPF and EGR fault repair
Persistent DPF or EGR errors diagnosed and resolved in accordance with all current road-legal standards.
Engine carbon cleaning
Fault finding and carbon cleaning for the inside of your engine, typically completed in a couple of hours.
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From quote to remapped in four steps
No jargon and no pressure. Here is exactly what happens.
- 01
Find your vehicle
Choose your make, model and engine to see the standard and remapped power and torque for your car.
- 02
Request a quote
Send your details and we contact you by SMS or call back with a quote. No obligation.
- 03
Book with your local site
Your local Remap Experts site arranges the remap and answers any questions about your car.
- 04
Remapped and dyno tested
Your remap is fully dyno tested, with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty.
Everything you need to know
Plain-English guides to how remapping works, what it does and what to check first.
- 6 min read
What is ECU remapping?
The engine control unit, what a remap changes, and who it suits.
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The benefits of ECU remapping
More torque, better driveability and the potential for better economy.
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How ECU remapping works, step by step
From reading the original software to the dyno test.
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