Vento VR6 - Is it possible to remap to get more power?

[DBoy 0]

I've finally managed to get enough money together to get my vento vr6 engine rebuilt. The engine went at 160k due to head gasket problem, so the block getting a lite rebore, new pistons rings, new pistons and robs, and it getting a reskimmed cylinder head thats covered 78k.

Since this is costing me a small fortune (parts only - brothers sorting out the mechanics for f all!), im wondering whether its possible to remap the ecu to get some more power out of the engine?

Its a 1992 K reg OBD 1 engine - thats 174 bhp standard, just wondering what sort of gains i could expect and rough cost, if anyone has had this done?

Ideally i would like to strap a supercharger on the vr, but i dont have the funds, as my Polo G40 also costs me a fortune to run!

Im going to keep the engine as standard as possible, ie no induction kit! personally i dont like them and i dont want to lose the low end torque from the engine! Its got a catback exhaust system on it aswell.

Any ideas/suggestions?

[Russ_vr6 12]

i would suggest a panel filter mate and drill some holes in the front of the box if ya like

mines been re-mapped by smd,cant remember what cost tbh but power went from 188 bhp up to 197 bhp and a flatter torque curve so smiles all round! oh and she revs higher too lol

[DBoy 0]

cheers, i definately want a remap, so i guess i should prob start saving now!

Just waiting for the cylinder head to get skimmed and the head gasket and bolt set, then build it all back up!

I think while half the engines out, ill get my brother to do the timing chain aswell!

Anyone recently tackled a timing chain?

[Russ_vr6 12]

def worth doin mate,easier when the engine is out lol

[VR6_Absy 0]

I did my chains about a week ago :-)