BMW 5er E34 525i 170
ECU Remapping
BMW 5er E34 525i 170. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.

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Remap stats
BMW 5er E34 525i 170: standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+20 bhp · +12%- Standard170 bhp
- Remapped190 bhp
Torque
+40 Nm · +18%- Standard222 Nm
- Remapped262 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 5er E34 525i 170 across the UK can expect a stage 1 remap to take it from 170 to 190 bhp and from 222 to 262 Nm, an extra 20 bhp (12%) and 40 Nm (18%).
The figures above are estimates for a standard, well-maintained BMW 5 Series petrol; they are not a guarantee of any particular result.
BMW 5er E34 525i 170 remap figures
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 170 bhp, remapped: 190 bhp (+20 bhp, +12%)
- Standard torque: 222 Nm, remapped: 262 Nm (+40 Nm, +18%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
What a remap does for a petrol BMW 5 Series
Petrol engines are remapped by refining fuelling, ignition timing and, on turbocharged engines, boost control. Done carefully this releases performance the manufacturer left in reserve, giving sharper throttle response and a stronger top end.
How the BMW 5er E34 525i 170 compares
Among the 30 petrol 5 Series engines we have figures for, the 5er E34 525i 170 ranks 20th for power gain, 2 bhp below the 5 Series petrol average of 22 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 20 bhp and 40 Nm sits below that benchmark.
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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 5 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.
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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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