Exhaust line
A freer-flowing line evacuates gases better: the engine breathes and the map can go further.
The principle
What is Stage 2?
With Stage 1, the engine stays stock. With Stage 2, we also give it the means to breathe better: a freer-flowing exhaust, a more direct intake, sometimes a higher-performance intercooler. The mechanicals can then handle more.
Our job is to develop a map that is specific to those parts. It is not a generic file: every setting is designed for the whole that your engine and its modifications form together, then measured on the dyno.
- A map developed for your hardware, never generic
- Stronger gains than Stage 1, safely
- Developed then validated on our dyno
- Measured, controlled and documented
Up to +40%
Torque (indicative)
Bespoke
Map matched to the parts
On the dyno
Whole setup validated, measured
Upgradable
From a Stage 1
Dyno
How to read a dyno curve
The dyno measures, at the wheels, the power (hp) and torque (Nm) actually delivered at each engine speed. In Stage 2, the entire curve shifts upward.
Power after Stage 2
Stock power
Torque after Stage 2
Stock torque
Representative curve, for illustration only. Your real figures appear on the report handed over after measurement.
- The horizontal axis is engine speed (revolutions per minute): low revs on the left, high revs on the right.
- The curves show the power (in hp) and torque (in Nm) delivered at each engine speed.
- Dashed lines are your stock engine; solid lines are the same engine in Stage 2.
- The gap is wider than with Stage 1: the parts let the engine breathe better, and the map makes the most of it.
- The whole point: a strong gain without compromising reliability, which is why we systematically measure on the dyno.
The prerequisites
The parts often paired with Stage 2
Depending on your engine, here are the most common hardware upgrades. We advise you on the parts genuinely suited to your setup before any work begins.
Direct intake
A more generous intake improves air filling, especially at high revs.
Intercooler (turbo)
On forced-induction engines, a higher-performance intercooler keeps the intake air cooler, and therefore denser.
Our method
A coherent setup, validated on the dyno
Study & advice
Analysis of your vehicle and your parts, or a recommendation of the parts suited to your goal.
Stock backup
Archiving of the original map before any work on the ECU.
Bespoke map
Development of a map designed for your precise hardware, not a generic file.
Dyno runs
Before / after measurements to validate the gains of the engine + parts setup, safely.
Check & report
A road test for verification, then handover of the dyno report with your real figures.
Follow-up & advice
Suitable maintenance and follow-up after the work.
Our framework: a Stage 2 only makes sense if the parts and the map form one coherent whole. We only validate coherent setups: measured and controlled.
Frequently asked questions
Stage 2 remapping
What is Stage 2 remapping?
Stage 2 combines software and hardware: the map is developed specifically for the performance parts already fitted (a freer-flowing exhaust, intake, sometimes an intercooler). We go further than Stage 1, in step with the mechanicals.
What gains can you expect from Stage 2?
The gains are stronger than with Stage 1, on the order of up to +40% torque depending on the engine and the parts. These are indicative figures: everything is developed and measured on our dyno, with a report to back it up.
What parts should you plan for?
It depends on the engine: most often a freer-flowing exhaust, a direct intake and, on some forced-induction engines, a higher-performance intercooler. We advise you on the right parts before any work begins.
Is Stage 2 still reliable?
Yes, provided the parts are suitable and the map is developed for them. That is precisely our role: validating the whole setup on the dyno for safe, lasting gains.
Can I move from Stage 1 to Stage 2 later on?
Absolutely. Many customers start with Stage 1, then upgrade their vehicle. We then adapt the map to the new hardware.
Ready to move up to Stage 2?
Tell us your vehicle and your parts (or your goal): we will advise you on the right setup, with a free quote measured on the dyno.