Discovery Performance Updates

2005 - 2009
Discovery III - 2.7V6 TDI
Reprogramable chip though diagnostic port.
Increase from 140kw to 185kw, and 440nm to 540nm.
Fuel consumption will improve from 10 lites/100km to 8.5 litres/100km

2005
Discovery III TDV6
Download Program

2002 - 2004
Discovery II TD5
Download to diagnostic board and re-program ECU.
300nm to 430nm, 100kw to 145kw.

1999 - 2001
Discovery 11 TD5
Has a non programmable ECU replace the chip with upgraded software

300nm to 420nm, 100kw to 140kw

New TD4 2.8
Comparable with the 300Tdi engines

Diesel Engines
Discovery 200-300 TDI -
Upgrade for these vehicles include exhaust manifold housing replacement which results in less engine revs to turn the turbine wheel so the turbo comes in at 1300 revs rather than 1800 revs.
Plus the mechanical fuel pump re-calibrated for fuel and timing at lower revs.
50% increase in power down low , no lag and 20% more power up high with no effect on fuel consumption

Petrol Engines V8i

2002 - 2004 Flashable (programmable) chip through the diagnostic port
Erase the management program and re-program.

1999 - 2004 Series 11
Has a non programmable ECU replace chip

1990 to 1998 Series 1
Require a chip upgrade.
12 kw with better fuel by 1 lit re per 100k