Stage 3 Remap
Serious, hardware-led tuning for heavily modified vehicles, a conversation before it's a booking.
Book a remap →Stage 3 is the top of the conventional tuning ladder, and it works differently to the stages below it. At Stage 1 and Stage 2, the map leads. At Stage 3, the hardware leads and the map is written around it.
This is a build rather than an appointment, so it starts with a conversation about what is fitted and what you actually want the car to do.
The top of the ladder
For the vast majority of road cars, Stage 1 delivers the improvement people are actually looking for, at a fraction of the cost and complexity. Stage 3 is a different undertaking entirely.
What Stage 3 usually involves
Typically significant mechanical change:
- A larger or hybrid turbocharger
- Upgraded fuelling, injectors and pumps
- Substantially improved cooling and intake
- Clutch and transmission work to cope with the torque
Each of those decisions changes what the calibration has to do, which is why the map comes last rather than first.
Why we start with a conversation
There is no such thing as a standard Stage 3 file, because there is no standard Stage 3 car. Every one is a specific combination of parts, and the calibration has to be written for that combination.
We will want to know exactly what hardware is on the vehicle, what supporting work has been done, and what you want from it: road use, track use, or both. Sometimes the answer is that the build needs finishing before it is ready to map.
What big power costs you elsewhere
Components wear faster, servicing matters more, and reliability depends heavily on how well the supporting hardware was chosen and fitted.
It also has real implications for insurance. Anything at this level must be declared, in detail, and it will affect what you pay. Worth factoring in before you commit to the parts, not after.
Talk to us
If you are building something and want the tuning done properly, get in touch with the full spec. We will tell you what is achievable, including when we are not the right people for the job.
Maximum power potential
Calibration developed around high-specification hardware for the biggest achievable gains.
Precision dyno development
Maps are refined over multiple sessions to ensure performance and safety margins are both met.
Full hardware integration
The calibration is built around your specific build, injectors, turbo, fuelling and all.
Thorough pre-build assessment
We evaluate your car's specification in full before work begins.
Frequently asked
What's typically needed for Stage 3?
Common requirements include an uprated turbo or supercharger, larger injectors, an uprated fuel pump, and often reinforced engine internals. Every build is different. We'll assess yours individually.
How many dyno sessions does Stage 3 require?
At least two, often more. Getting a Stage 3 map right takes time and data. We don't rush calibration work at this level.
Is Stage 3 suitable for road use?
Some Stage 3 builds are road-registered; others are track-only. We'll discuss intended use as part of the assessment.
Do you carry out the hardware modifications?
We focus on the calibration side. For hardware work, we can advise on suitable modifications and work alongside your chosen workshop.
Which manufacturer do you drive?
Every map is written for your exact make, model and engine. Pick yours to see the models we work on most.
Mobile remapping across the South West
We come to you across Weston-super-Mare and the towns right across the region. A few of the areas we cover:
Ready to transform the way you drive?
Call 01934 245246 · info@carbontuning.co.uk