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[tunnie]

Depending on the age of it, 110-120 bhp isn't unreasonable as that's what the 406 does from stock... so presumably a case of identifying what's different and applying it to your engine

My 406 was chipped to 130 bhp at 180 k miles,now at 240k and still going strong

Was it just the chip or was anything else required?

just the chip ,mine was 110 to start with though

Was it actually chipped or just flashed?

This website has some good info:

http://www.hdi-tuning.co.uk

As there is a 2001 HDi 406 in the family I may consider taking on at some point if the 2.2 dies.

Looks like 110 (which is one we have) and 90 can see good gains with little if any work but chip/software

[henryd]

Depending on the age of it, 110-120 bhp isn't unreasonable as that's what the 406 does from stock... so presumably a case of identifying what's different and applying it to your engine

My 406 was chipped to 130 bhp at 180 k miles,now at 240k and still going strong

Was it just the chip or was anything else required?

just the chip ,mine was 110 to start with though

Was it actually chipped or just flashed?

This website has some good info:

http://www.hdi-tuning.co.uk

As there is a 2001 HDi 406 in the family I may consider taking on at some point if the 2.2 dies.

Looks like 110 (which is one we have) and 90 can see good gains with little if any work but chip/software

It was a box actually,was on the car when I bought it so I removed it as I though it was shite,drove it about 3 miles and put it back on again,just lucky I guess as it ran(still does with new owner) well and didn't smoke

[Varche]

That was the website tunnie that got me going in the first place. I like that they specialise in just one engine breed.

Seems such a cheap mod when you realise how expensive power gains are on petrol engines e.g. the V6 Omegas.

[Viral_Jim]

My experience with tuned cars:

Before and alongside the Omega, I ran a Re-mapped Saab 9-5 aero. The map took the car from 230bhp to 275bhp with no other mods required. Impressive gains tbh and VERY noticable over a stock one I had run previously. It was tuned at 110k, I bought it at 140k and sold it at 175k, still going strong, although using a bit of oil between services.

Nothing in the history suggested  the tune had caused any issues prior to my ownership and I certainly didn’t experience any. Although the car did have its clutch replaced at 115k it was the original item so while the increase in power and torque doubtless didn’t do it any favours I’d say over 100k on a clutch ain’t bad going. The replacement was still in the car when I sold it with no signs of slip.

If you find someone who knows what they’re doing, I don’t think you have anything to fear from chipping a car. That said I’ve no doubt that a bad tune has the potential to put a massive dent in your wallet.

[Rods2]

Depending on the age of it, 110-120 bhp isn't unreasonable as that's what the 406 does from stock... so presumably a case of identifying what's different and applying it to your engine

My 406 was chipped to 130 bhp at 180 k miles,now at 240k and still going strong

Was it just the chip or was anything else required?

just the chip ,mine was 110 to start with though

Was it actually chipped or just flashed?

This website has some good info:

http://www.hdi-tuning.co.uk

As there is a 2001 HDi 406 in the family I may consider taking on at some point if the 2.2 dies.

Looks like 110 (which is one we have) and 90 can see good gains with little if any work but chip/software

Any truth in the rumor that 'upert has just engaged an old diesel job for his personal transport.

[Kevin Wood]

Depending on the age of it, 110-120 bhp isn't unreasonable as that's what the 406 does from stock... so presumably a case of identifying what's different and applying it to your engine

My 406 was chipped to 130 bhp at 180 k miles,now at 240k and still going strong

Was it just the chip or was anything else required?

just the chip ,mine was 110 to start with though

Was it actually chipped or just flashed?

This website has some good info:

http://www.hdi-tuning.co.uk

As there is a 2001 HDi 406 in the family I may consider taking on at some point if the 2.2 dies.

Looks like 110 (which is one we have) and 90 can see good gains with little if any work but chip/software

Any truth in the rumor that 'upert has just engaged an old diesel job for his personal transport.

New wife must be turning out to be "high maintenance".

[tunnie]

Haha. Nah, still got both Omegas and the bike 

406 belonged to my Gramps, it's been sitting in garage for a couple of years. So if 2.2 ever goes bang in a big way, I'd look to take it on 

[Kevin Wood]

Haha. Nah, still got both Omegas and the bike 

406 belonged to my Gramps, it's been sitting in garage for a couple of years. So if 2.2 ever goes bang in a big way, I'd look to take it on 

Oh, sorry. I was talking about Uncle Rupert's new wife. (well, more "pre-owned", TBH).