Unlocking the full potential of your optimized engine
Congratulations on your “new car”! Here are some tips on how to make the most of your engine optimization.
When properly done, an optimization fine-tunes the software in your car’s brain—the ECU (Engine Control Unit).
We adjust things like fuel injection timing, injection duration, fuel quantity, ignition timing, turbo boost pressure, and much more. On most models, we modify hundreds of parameters.
The result? Not just more power at high RPMs—but improved power and torque delivery where it matters most.
A custom ECU remap is worlds apart from a plug-in tuning box. Based on our experience, custom tuning always delivers better, safer, and more consistent results.
Our technicians continuously refine and develop these optimizations using extensive dyno testing tailored for each specific engine and model variant.
More Power – and More Efficiency
An ECU upgrade increases both horsepower and torque. Fuel savings come not just from improved combustion, but from how you can now use that power more effectively.
Power & Torque – What’s the Difference?
There are two key figures when talking about engine performance:
Horsepower (hp) – typically available at high RPMs
Torque (Nm) – what moves the car, especially at lower RPMs
When we optimize your engine, we aim to increase torque early in the rev range and extend the power band. Torque increases usually start at around 10% or more, and we also raise and stretch the peak horsepower curve.
The result is smoother, more linear power delivery across the RPM range—no more flat spots or sudden surges.
Earlier Shifting, Smoother Driving
The added low-end torque allows you to shift earlier and rev the engine less.
This leads to:
Better fuel economy
Reduced engine and drivetrain wear
Smoother, more comfortable driving
You’ll also find yourself downshifting less often, for example during overtakes or while driving through roundabouts or city intersections—you can now stay in a higher gear without losing performance.
How to Use Your Engine’s New Potential
So how do you make the most of your upgraded engine?
Naturally, you’ll need to get a feel for it. But here’s the key: if you continue driving the same way as before, you likely won’t notice much of the performance or fuel savings.
It’s like driving a whole new car—you need to adapt.
Start by shifting earlier and avoid unnecessary downshifting. With more torque and longer gearing, you’ll often overtake faster now without dropping one or two gears like you used to.
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“Ease off the throttle and shift earlier – it’s often faster, gentler on the car, and more fuel-efficient.”
– OptiOne gine Optimization
What About Automatic Transmissions?
Modern automatics are “smart.” They sense when there’s not enough power in the current gear and shift down to access higher-RPM horsepower.
But after tuning, your transmission will feel the extra torque and begin to upshift earlier and avoid unnecessary downshifts.
You can help the gearbox learn by giving lighter throttle input, especially at first.
Avoid kick-down, which forces the transmission to downshift for high-RPM power—something you now rarely need.
Over time, your transmission will “learn” where the new power and torque live, and adapt its shifting strategy accordingly.
This means better performance and better fuel economy.
Get to Know Your Car
Every vehicle is unique. At the end of the day, it’s up to you to get to know your car’s new character.
Try different driving styles. Find the RPM range where your engine feels strongest.
Learn which gears give you those RPMs at different speeds—and aim to land in that range when downshifting.
That’s when you’re truly using your engine’s full potential.
We’re Here for You
If you have questions about how to get the most out of your optimized engine, don’t hesitate to reach out.
We’re here to help.