Modernization Skoda Octavia many motorists associate with unthinkable financial costs. But, given that the parts for the basic configurations of the model have quite affordable price, and chip tuning can be done independently, it turns out, you can save a lot.

Possible changes

Of course, chipping a 1.6 engine is not the only possible type of tuning. Before the procedure, it is recommended to carry out the following activities:

• install alternative optics;
• update spoilers;
• decorate headlights with cilia;
• install deflectors on the hood and windows;
• tinted side windows with film;
• replace the discs with a larger diameter.

After such a modernization of the Skoda Octavia 1.6, you can proceed to chip tuning, which increases the traction and performance characteristics of the car. To do this, you will need to change the factory settings in the computer ( electronic unit control) using special equipment. Being a kind of brain of the car, the ECU controls the most important systems, managing them. This block has its own chip with a motor control program installed by the manufacturer.

What is car chipping for?

Chip tuning allows you to increase the power by 10 percent, which seem insignificant. However, if the power modern cars exceeds 100 hp, an increase of 10 hp. With. looks good, and 20-30 hp on 8-cylinder units will significantly affect the dynamics. In addition, chip tuning can significantly improve fuel efficiency, as well as the responsiveness of the Skoda Octavia to the movement of the gas pedal.

Since the Octavia 1.8 revo is equipped with two types of units, chipping gives a different effect for each of them. AGU motors installed on front-wheel drive modifications allow you to increase torque performance at medium and low revs. This adds comfort when driving around the city. Chip tuning of ARX turbo engines, which are equipped with all-wheel drive Skoda models revo, increases the same performance, but by more high revs.

When viewing the results obtained after Octavia chip tuning for 1.8 TSI units, the following changes can be noticed:

• the performance of motors that had 140 hp, the torque of which was 202 MN, "grow" up to 10%;
• units for 122 hp increase performance up to 15%;
• engines with a power of 105 hp can add about 12%;
• 152 hp motors increase performance by as much as 20%.

Considering that this modernization of Skoda, which had 140 hp, does not need additional improvements, the results obtained at 152 hp look pretty good.

We modernize the exhaust system

Advanced chip tuning Czech Skoda provides for the refinement of the Octavia 1.8 exhaust systems, as well as the 1.6 MPI, which contributes to an increase in the rate of exhaust fumes. To do this, a “bottleneck” is cut off at the edge of the muffler, preventing normal emission exhaust gases. This allows the car to get rid of waste much faster, keeping the temperature optimal. In addition, a K04-01 turbine can be installed in the Skoda Octavia revo with a 1.8 TSI engine, which will allow the car to feel more confident not only in the city, but also outside it.

Engine stabilization with new intercooler

For 1.8TSI Octavia configurations intercooler replacement is often used. Despite all the painstaking work, it is quite possible to do it yourself. To replace the part, the front of the car is disassembled, the standard 1.8 TSI intercooler is removed, and the main radiator is cleaned of dirt. After installing a new element, the structure is sequentially assembled. This procedure allows you to stabilize the work Octavia engine 1.8.

ECU flashing

For an A4 model equipped with a Bosch block, SPH volutes are perfect. For flashing 1.6 MPI complete set of Skoda Octavia A7 in addition to the program will require:

• USB adapters;
• K-Line adapter;
• laptop;
• Chiploader software.

First of all, you need to find the engine ECU 1.6 MPI Skoda A5, which is behind dashboard. To connect the equipment, you will need to completely disassemble the panel or look for the USB connector by touch. In A7 models, everything is much simpler. To get to the block, it is enough to dismantle the trim located under the steering wheel. After that, the equipment is connected, the unit is connected to the laptop using an adapter. A triggered Chiploader will help calibrate the parameters Skoda engine A7. To check the correctness of the settings, it is enough to turn on the visualization mode, which can clearly demonstrate all the changes that occur with Octavia 1.6 MPI. Engine power modifications A5 and A4 will increase by more than 30%, increasing from 152 hp to 190 or more, and torque indicators - by 25%. In the A7 configuration, the increase in power will exceed 35%. Agree that this is not bad.

When starting to flash the Skoda engine, both 1.6 MPI and those that have a volume of 1.4 TSI, with a capacity of 122 hp, and 1.2 TSI, whose power is 105 hp or 152 hp, you must first of all make sure that the 1.2 unit is working properly works without causing problems. Calibration 1.2 installation takes no more than 30 minutes. If, 10 minutes after the end of work, 1.6 MPI 1.2 or the 1.4 engine of the A7 revo model started up easily, then all the steps were performed correctly. The appearance of failures in 1.4 or 1.2 signals that the procedure will have to be repeated, performing all the steps from the very beginning.

Such a procedure will significantly correct the parameters set by the manufacturer in 1.2. If the revo 1.4-liter unit was originally provided with a power of 122 hp, thanks to modernization, it will be converted to 140-152 hp. The 1.2-liter engine, whose stock power was 105 hp, will not reach 152, but the performance will improve to 120 hp, and sometimes, if you're lucky, 130 hp.

Chipovka turbo engine

There are situations in which chip tuning becomes the only way to correct the parameters of the A7 unit. This applies to 1.4 turbo engines liters Skoda, which are not affected by the other options. The 1.4 boost mechanism can only be adjusted using software tools and precise control. For this, it is quite enough to change the characteristics of the revo 1.4 TSI turbine, which will transfer them to the torque, affecting the speed mode, which will allow to achieve maximum power at 152 hp. In this case, it is not necessary to change the control algorithm fuel system, since the 1.4 TSI unit is equipped with an air mass meter that corrects the fuel supply and oxygen consumption. Upgrading the 1.4 TSI, which has a stock power of 140 hp, allows you to get the desired 152-160 hp and significantly reduce fuel consumption.

For the A7 configuration of Skoda revo with a 1.8 liter turbo unit, flashing can be omitted. A car that produces 180 hp “goes” along the highway at 231 km / h. In addition, the 1.8 revo engine upgraded by the manufacturer is less voracious than its “brothers”.

Installing eyelashes

Owners A7 Octavia revo and tour packages improve optics by mounting running lights. For this, lanterns are purchased, which, in principle, are easy to make on their own. A piece of plexiglass is taken, from which two plates are cut. Holes are made in them. Then the regular "cilia" are removed from the Octavia A7 and used as a template. Having smeared the edges of the plates with glue, they are installed in a given place. The voids in the "cilia" are filled with epoxy resin.

Summary

So, if you want to save money and minimal experience in conducting repair work can be chipped various nodes car on your own. If there is no self-confidence, it is better to turn to professionals.

Many of us have heard about the merits of Skoda cars more than once. Cars of this brand attract buyers due to modest gasoline consumption, pleasant design and reliable details. However, few people know that it is the Octavia 1.8 T model from the Czech company that is rightfully considered one of the most suitable vehicles for chip tuning. main reason this is an ECU compatible with almost all known firmware.

1 What performance will improve after chip tuning?

Performing car chipping Skoda owners want to achieve different goals. Someone needs a car for a more comfortable ride around the city, someone is preparing their own Octavia for high-speed night racing. One way or another, before starting work on improving the car, it is worthwhile to determine in advance what exactly you want to get after tuning.

Model Octavia The 1.8 T is equipped with two types of engines: cars with front-wheel drive and mechanical throttle are equipped with AGU engines with “brains” Bosch M 3.8.3. IN basic equipment all-wheel drive models with electronic throttle includes AUM, ARX or AUQ motors with basic firmware Bosch ME 7.5.

Naturally, the effect after chipping these types of engines is different. In the case of AGU engines, owners receive cars with increased torque at low and medium speeds. This makes driving in urban areas more comfortable. In the process of chipping ARX motors, an increase in the same indicator is achieved, only at high speeds. This is significantly affected by the presence of a large turbine, which Octavia is equipped with this type of engine.

If you display the average results that standard chip tuning gives Skoda For stock engines 1.8 T, then we get the following numbers:

• AGU engines with a capacity of 142 liters. With. with a torque of 202 NM “grow” in terms of 5-10%;
• Engines of the same model with a capacity of 182 liters. With. and torque of 290 NM increase in performance by 10-15%;
• ARX ​​type motors with a power of 148 hp. With. and torque of 210 NM “add” 7–12% in these figures;
• Engines of the same type with a power of 185 hp. With. and torque of 290 NM achieve an increase of 15–20%.

We have very good numbers, considering that this type of chip tuning Octavia does not imply modifications to any other parts of the car. Everything stays in its place and in the standard position.

2 Modernization of the exhaust and intake systems of the Skoda Octavia. Turbine replacement

In addition to standard chip tuning, specialists also perform an extended upgrade option. Czech car. This refers to the refinement of intake and exhaust systems Octavia 1.8t.

After chip tuning, the operating temperature of the engine and the rate of emission of exhaust vapors increase significantly. To make work easier exhaust system s car, experts cut off the so-called “bottleneck” at the end of the muffler, which prevents the normal release of recycled fumes. Thus, the car system quickly gets rid of unnecessary working waste, and the temperature always remains within the normal range.

In addition to improving the intake and exhaust systems on the car Skoda Octavia, there is another way to refine the machine - installing a KKK K04-01 turbine. Thanks to the installation of this part, the car will feel much more confident both in urban conditions and in the countryside.

The turbine is installed in such a way that it starts to operate only with critical indicators in the operation of the fuel system and the standard clutch.

Placement and integration of the turbine will not cause problems, since its dimensions are almost the same as those of the stock K03 part.

3 Stabilization of engine operation by installing a new intercooler

In addition to the refinement of the intake and exhaust systems on the model Octavia car owners often resort to. And although this work is quite painstaking, it is quite possible to do it at home.

Before replacing the part, we disassemble the front of the machine. Next, remove the standard intercooler and clean the main radiator from dirt and dust. After that we install new part and assemble the whole structure in reverse order.

The benefits of replacing a standard intercooler are undeniable - after doing this work, the engine of your Skoda will run more stable. And if we take into account that after chip tuning there was a risk of increasing operating temperature, then the new radiator will be an excellent assistant to the modified muffler on your Skoda.

The company "Laboratory of Speed" performs chip-tuning of atmospheric gasoline engine Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI, 102 hp, automatic transmission gears (At). As part of the work, it is possible to increase the engine power and disable the polling of the second oxygen sensor, followed by the removal of the catalyst

atmospheric gasoline engines Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI are controlled by Siemens Simos7.1 ECU. In very rare cases in the first releases - Siemens Simos 3.3 (for earlier versions or Kaluga assembly octavia tour)

The firmware of this engine ECU is made through the OBD2 diagnostic connector (via k-line), which is located under the steering column.

As a result of chip tuning of the Skoda Octavia 1.6 engine throttle response at low revs is increased, pedal brooding is reduced throttle valve And increased maximum power and torque engine within 10%

Also in the engine management program on the indicated ECUs, it is possible to remove the catalyst - turn off the polling of the second oxygen sensor - after the catalyst (rear lambda probe)

A flame arrester is installed instead of a remote catalyst

It is worth noting that software shutdown the catalyst for the Simos 33 ECU is made with the removal of the block and connection to the board, while chip tuning is available through the diagnostic block

You can also see how the work of chip tuning Skoda Octavia A5 1.8 TSI is performed

Working time for "chip" engine Skoda Octavia - 1 hour. Physical deletion usually takes about the same amount of time and can be done in parallel. When parsing the ECU, work to turn off the catalyst can be performed up to 3 hours

The cost of work can be found in the section " Prices "

The Czech brand Skoda is known primarily as a manufacturer of quality budget sedans. With the advent of the compact urban crossover Yeti, Skoda has only strengthened its position on Russian market. The cars of this brand have many fans in our country, largely due to the quality of their engines. If you want to squeeze out everything that the designers put in there from the Czech engine, then it's time to chip.

Skoda Chip Tuning Facts:

Unfortunately, now most car manufacturers in the world deliberately underestimate the power of engines. This is done programmatically through the settings in the ECU so that the car meets emission standards. Chip tuning Skoda is done to remove these restrictions and allow the full potential of the engine to be used. The GAN chip allows you to increase engine power up to 30% above stock settings. And it also allows you to reduce consumption by 15% of the consumption before installing the chip. In addition, the manufacturer gives a 5-year warranty for the chip.

Many consider chip tuning the lot of professional and street racers. Although in fact - this is just a fine-tuning of engine parameters. And with the GAN power increase unit, Skoda chip tuning became available for anyone (including tsi engines). Now it is enough to connect the chip to the car, install the application on your smartphone and select your car in it. Further, the application itself will find and download the necessary firmware via Bluetooth into the chip. Then you can use the chip. The entire installation and configuration process will take no more than ten minutes.

The GAN chip can operate in four modes:

SPORT - maximum power mode, changes in the dynamics of your car will pleasantly surprise you;

DYNAMIC - a mode in which a balance is achieved between power and economy, allows you to reduce fuel consumption without losing dynamics;

ECO - fuel economy mode, allows you to save up to 1.5 liters per 100 kilometers;

STOCK - a mode that allows you to restore the factory settings of the car. Useful if your car is still under warranty. Before going to the dealer, turn on this mode and disconnect the chip, no one will know that you have been chipped.

If you are ready to use your engine to its fullest, then chip tuning from German company GAN is the right choice.