About RICA

 


So you want to overtake the tractor in front of you but you don't have enough power? Well, a RICA ECU upgrade is the perfect  solution to your problem!

Features and Benefits

What are the features of a RICA ECU upgrade?

 

  • Significant increases in power and torque
  • Improved fuel economy of 5-10% on average
  • 100% service compliant including all diagnostics
  • MOT test compliant
  • Euro 4 Emissions Compliant *
  • Smoke free diesel tuning with reduced emissions
  • OBD programming for most cars without ECU removal
  • RICA software warranty while you own the car
  • Customer support and backup via the RICA network
  • Installation at an approved RICA agent

* RICA are now commited to meeting the same emmisions requirements as the manufacturers, so you can be assured that your car is as environmentally friendly when it is tuned as it was when it left the factory. Where applicable, your car will be Euro 4 emissions compliant with the RICA ECU upgrade. This applies mainly to the later models. More information can be found here.

What are the benefits of tuning your car?

 

  • Safer overtaking due to the improved acceleration as a result of the increased power and torque.
  • Reduced running costs with the improvement in fuel economy.
  • Enhanced driving pleasure comes from the sharpened throttle response, so the car feels more agile.
  • Driveability imrovements mean that you don't need to change gear as often, allowing for a more relaxed drive.
  • Reduced engine wear through not having to rev the engine as hard under normal driving conditions.
  • Improved towing capabilities, both in terms of acceleration and maintaining speed up steep hills.

Did you know...

Tuning the engine for optimum performance will give you improved fuel economy! Many people do not believe that is possible to get more power and improved fuel economy at the same time, but in this case you can have your cake and eat it!

Fuel economy improves for several reasons. First of all, the engine is running more efficiently. Secondly, the improvement in throttle response and mid range torque means that you don't need to use as much throttle or rev the engine as hard in order to accelerate swiftly. Thirdly, the engine uses most fuel when the car is accelerating, and uses least fuel during cruising, so tuning reduces acceleration time, and increases crusing time. These factors when combined result in a small but noticable improvement in fuel economy.