Generations of Diesel Injection Systems
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Generations of Diesel Injection Systems
Description:
Learn diesel injection system types & generations. See which ones support ECU remapping in this essential episode for diesel tuning beginners.
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1 - Diesel Torque Base ECU and Torque Monitoring
2 - Diesel Torque Maps: Optimal, Calculated, Limiter & Request
3 - Diesel Fuel Maps: Injection Timing, Quantity & Duration Guide
4 - Diesel Smoke Limiter Maps: Lambda, AFR & Smoke Limitation
5 - Diesel Rail Pressure Maps: Rail Pressure & Injection Correction
6 - Diesel Turbo Maps: Turbo Pressure, Wastegate & Boost Limiter
7 - Diesel VVTi Maps: Variable Valve Timing Systems Tuning
1 - AFR & Lambda Calculation for Diesel ECU Tuning
2 - Fuel Quantity Calculation (IQ) for Diesel ECU Tuning
3 - Calculate Nominal Air Mass for Diesel ECU Tuning
4 - Torque Calculation Strategy for Diesel ECU Tuning
5 - Torque Monitoring Strategy for Diesel ECU Tuning
6 - Torque & Power Measurement for Diesel ECU Tuning
To tune or remap a diesel ECU, you first need to understand what kind of injection system you're dealing with. Not all diesel engines can be remappedāonly certain generations with electronic control units (ECUs) support tuning. Thatās why itās critical to know the evolution of diesel fuel systems and how they transitioned from fully mechanical setups to fully electronic, ECU-controlled systems.
In this episode, weāll break down the main generations of diesel injection systems and explain their characteristics, focusing on their compatibility with ECU remapping.
š Key Highlights:
ā¢ Mechanical Injection Systems
These early systems use mechanical pumps and injectors with no electronic controlāremapping is not possible.
ā¢ Electronically Assisted Mechanical Systems
Transitional systems like EDC (Electronic Diesel Control) where electronic control begins, but remapping may still be limited or hardware-dependent.
ā¢ Common Rail Systems (CRDI)
Starting from the late '90s, Common Rail systems introduced full electronic control. These are widely used today and are fully remappable via ECU tuning.
ā¢ Unit Injector Systems (EUI/HEUI)
Electronically controlled injectors integrated into the cylinder head. Some versions are remappable depending on ECU type and vehicle.
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Which Diesel Injection Systems Can Be Remapped?
Systems with fully electronic fuel control, such as Common Rail (CRDI), EUI, and HEUI, can usually be remapped. Mechanical systems cannot.
š” Related Questions & Quick Answers:
ā¢ What type of diesel engines support ECU remapping?
Engines with electronic injection systemsāmainly CRDI, EUI, and HEUIāsupport ECU remapping.
ā¢ Can mechanical injection systems be tuned or upgraded?
Not via ECU remapping. You can only upgrade mechanical components manually, like injection pumps and nozzles.
ā¢ How does Common Rail injection affect tuning strategies?
It allows precise control of fuel delivery, making it ideal for performance tuning, fuel economy improvements, and emission optimization.
ā¢ Which diesel ECUs are easiest to remap?
Bosch ECUs (like EDC15, EDC16, EDC17) are widely used and well-supported in the tuning community.
ā¢ Whatās the difference between EUI, HEUI, and CRDI in terms of performance tuning?
CRDI offers the most flexibility and is widely tunable. EUI/HEUI are also tunable but often require deeper hardware knowledge or specific tools.
FAQs:
Which diesel ECUs are easiest to remap?
Bosch ECUs (like EDC15, EDC16, EDC17) are widely used and well-supported in the tuning community.