BMW 320i 170 (E46)
ECU Remapping
BMW 320i 170 (E46). Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.
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Remap stats
BMW 320i 170 (E46): standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+20 bhp · +12%- Standard170 bhp
- Remapped190 bhp
Torque
+35 Nm · +17%- Standard210 Nm
- Remapped245 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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Owners of the BMW 320i 170 (E46) across the UK can expect a stage 1 remap to take it from 170 to 190 bhp and from 210 to 245 Nm, an extra 20 bhp (12%) and 35 Nm (17%).
The figures above are estimates for a standard, well-maintained BMW 3 Series petrol; they are not a guarantee of any particular result.
BMW 320i 170 (E46): remap at a glance
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 170 bhp, remapped: 190 bhp (+20 bhp, +12%)
- Standard torque: 210 Nm, remapped: 245 Nm (+35 Nm, +17%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
How ECU remapping works on a petrol BMW 3 Series
A petrol remap re-works the engine management calibration: air-fuel ratio, ignition advance and boost where fitted. The result is more power and a more immediate throttle, delivered by software rather than hardware changes.
How the BMW 320i 170 (E46) compares
Of the 26 petrol 3 Series engines in our data, this one comes 9th for power gain, which is 3 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 20 bhp and 35 Nm sits below that benchmark.
BMW 3 Series vehicle tuning
Remap Experts is a UK network of local remapping sites. Use Find a Local Tuner to reach your nearest site and get an exact quote.
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.
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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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