Synergy switch what a difference

Roadrunner66 · 13th October 2018, 20:46

Hi All some of you may remember an earlier thread of mine stating I found a synergy box and switch whilst I never used it.
Having my car cleaned ready for the Breakfast at Ugly Duckling this weekend the guy must of hit the switch on, as I found out the cars response was much more torque and sheepskin in first and second and seemed more boost in 4th too . Can these boxes make that much difference?
By the way I have reverted it back the way it was for now til I seek any advise from you guys on engine management systems first .
Cheers
Paul
ps I am normally heavy footed from time to time ha ha

Roadrunner66 · 13th October 2018, 20:48

Oopps spell check error

Rogue · 13th October 2018, 21:10

Rip it out and get a 160 map ... you won't regret it .

Roadrunner66 · 13th October 2018, 21:18

Cheers for the heads up Pete can anyone here let me know what the average price for a 160 remap is and what it involves ?

Rogue · 13th October 2018, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Craig

Cheers for the heads up Pete can anyone here let me know what the average price for a 160 remap is and what it involves ?

Suggest you look up your nearest trader that does the map and ask but you will probably be able to sell your Synergy for the cost of the map and it involves nothing more than plugging the T4 into your car and letting it work it's magic

phatfiesta75 · 13th October 2018, 21:39

I know when I've got the dollar I'll be getting the 160 map 🙂

Mike Trident · 14th October 2018, 08:19

I have had both! They are both similar in how they drive, I would say the 160 has a smoother pick up.
The main difference is how they work. The 160 is much nicer to the car, the fuel pump in particular.

Robson Rover Repair · 14th October 2018, 11:09

A remap and a boost controller is a great combination for our cars. Makes them fantastic.

CivilSteve · 18th October 2018, 22:26

Go easy with the tuning boxes. They work by tricking the sensor so it ramps up the rail pressure, this was probably not so bad when the pumps were young but many are still on original seals etc so some people are reporting leaks.

A good custom remap will limit the stress by using duration & SOI to provide even greater power/response than tuning boxes/basic remaps, whilst working within the limitations of the engine.
It can even include additional extras likes MAFless running

AndyN01 · 19th October 2018, 06:52

I'll very happily vouch for CivilSteve's knowledge & skills.

Andy.

13th October 2018, 20:46	#1
Roadrunner66 Avid contributor MG ZT-T 135 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: West Drayton Posts: 172 Thanks: 251 Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts	Synergy switch what a difference Hi All some of you may remember an earlier thread of mine stating I found a synergy box and switch whilst I never used it. Having my car cleaned ready for the Breakfast at Ugly Duckling this weekend the guy must of hit the switch on, as I found out the cars response was much more torque and sheepskin in first and second and seemed more boost in 4th too . Can these boxes make that much difference? By the way I have reverted it back the way it was for now til I seek any advise from you guys on engine management systems first . Cheers Paul ps I am normally heavy footed from time to time ha ha __________________ My ZTT was 2388th ZT-T off production line out of 8249 My ZTT was 91st ZT-T CDTI to be made out of 522 My ZTT was 93rd ZT-T in Starlight Silver out of 1134 It came off the assembly line on Thursday 12th September 2002 @ 12:01.50 pm MG ZT Comission No: 9014

13th October 2018, 20:48	#2
Roadrunner66 Avid contributor MG ZT-T 135 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: West Drayton Posts: 172 Thanks: 251 Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts	Wheelspin NOT sheepskin Oopps spell check error __________________ My ZTT was 2388th ZT-T off production line out of 8249 My ZTT was 91st ZT-T CDTI to be made out of 522 My ZTT was 93rd ZT-T in Starlight Silver out of 1134 It came off the assembly line on Thursday 12th September 2002 @ 12:01.50 pm MG ZT Comission No: 9014

13th October 2018, 21:10	#3
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,645 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	Rip it out and get a 160 map ... you won't regret it . __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

13th October 2018, 21:18	#4
Roadrunner66 Avid contributor MG ZT-T 135 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: West Drayton Posts: 172 Thanks: 251 Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts	Cheers Pete Cheers for the heads up Pete can anyone here let me know what the average price for a 160 remap is and what it involves ? __________________ My ZTT was 2388th ZT-T off production line out of 8249 My ZTT was 91st ZT-T CDTI to be made out of 522 My ZTT was 93rd ZT-T in Starlight Silver out of 1134 It came off the assembly line on Thursday 12th September 2002 @ 12:01.50 pm MG ZT Comission No: 9014

14th October 2018, 08:19	#7
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I have had both! They are both similar in how they drive, I would say the 160 has a smoother pick up. The main difference is how they work. The 160 is much nicer to the car, the fuel pump in particular. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

13th October 2018, 21:39	#6
phatfiesta75 Loves to post rover 75 2.0 cdti connoisseur se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warrington Posts: 475 Thanks: 223 Thanked 91 Times in 85 Posts	I know when I've got the dollar I'll be getting the 160 map 🙂

14th October 2018, 11:09	#8
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,101 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	A remap and a boost controller is a great combination for our cars. Makes them fantastic. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

18th October 2018, 22:26	#9
CivilSteve Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Manchester Posts: 237 Thanks: 20 Thanked 108 Times in 56 Posts	Go easy with the tuning boxes. They work by tricking the sensor so it ramps up the rail pressure, this was probably not so bad when the pumps were young but many are still on original seals etc so some people are reporting leaks. A good custom remap will limit the stress by using duration & SOI to provide even greater power/response than tuning boxes/basic remaps, whilst working within the limitations of the engine. It can even include additional extras likes MAFless running

19th October 2018, 06:52	#10
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,070 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	I'll very happily vouch for CivilSteve's knowledge & skills. Andy. Last edited by AndyN01; 19th October 2018 at 13:50..

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