L Series tuning- Synergy vp?

Hi Loony Zoners,
I am considering getting one of roverron's synergy VP boxes to stick on my L series hippo and maybe tweak the wastegate a little on the turbo.

Obviously having extra power will be fantastic in my venerable xdi but I do approx 1200 miles a month at the moment so looking after the MPG will be welcomed too.

I hear that some people reckon that their MPG improves after tuning, I have previously had a ford focus remapped and this resulted in better performance and being far better on fuel.

Can anyone out there please share their experiences of the tuning box or other performance techniques to increase the performance of our slow but very solid and reliable British lumps?

Thanks in advance

Hi Den, i have just fitted my Synergy 2 to my Td4 this weekend (just gone), i ordered it on the Monday it was with me on Wednesday, i spoke to Ron and he knew his onions. i fitted it at the weekend (see one of my previous threads) it was easy to fit and i just need to tweak the location of the box and wiring now to tidy things up.

In terms of economy - i have no idea as i have only done 250 miles with it.
Performance - depends on which setting, i have used it on setting 1 2 and 3, 1 is fine - no smoke apart from quick getaways, 2 about the same but more poke, 3 same again but with more smoke on the motorway. i've not dared go higher!

All in all it seems to be a well made piece of kit which does the job, I wouldn't expect focus matching performance but there should be more torque and power with maybe more economy!

have one in mine and ahve adjusted the wastegate, decatted and egr capped, has made quite a bit of difference and would recommend it.

bigdenbailey said:

Hi Loony Zoners,
I am considering getting one of roverron's synergy VP boxes to stick on my L series hippo and maybe tweak the wastegate a little on the turbo.

Obviously having extra power will be fantastic in my venerable xdi but I do approx 1200 miles a month at the moment so looking after the MPG will be welcomed too.

I hear that some people reckon that their MPG improves after tuning, I have previously had a ford focus remapped and this resulted in better performance and being far better on fuel.

Can anyone out there please share their experiences of the tuning box or other performance techniques to increase the performance of our slow but very solid and reliable British lumps?

Thanks in advance

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i have used rover rons tuning boxes before,it made a huge difference to power output and better fuel economy.

I've got a used Synergy2 (was on TD4 for 4 months) - broken plastic clip for one of the connectors but perfecty useable. If you are interested, send me a PM (although not sure if it is compatible with L series..)