The Powergate is a handheld personal remapping tool that allows the user to read the original engine calibration file from their vehicle’s ECU, have it modified by us, and then upload the new, tuned, file to see substantial improvements in driveability and performance.

Powergate enhances and optimizes the engine’s power within safe limits, not beyond them. More power will also result in fewer gear changes. Manufacturers have to build in a tolerance for the parts in the engine, to manage the effect of wear and tear and production variations; and to make sure their warranty claims during their warranty period normally 3 years are kept to a minimum.

Most race and rally engines are pushed for every last bhp, and thus they are more likely to fail, while normal engines are limited back, well away from the probability of multiple failures. Each engine is different in how much it can be pushed in a remap, but a good remap from a quality tuner will never get close to the limits of component failure.

You will see that the top companies within the marketplace have all developed vehicle improvements to similar outputs. Powergate is one such product which enhances engine power and driveability with safe and defined limits.

Manufacturers generally sell one vehicle that covers various markets, with different emissions and tax regulations; different climates with extremes of heat, cold, humidity; different fuel quantities; different operating altitudes, and so on. A manufacturer has to take all of these factors into consideration and make substantial compromises in the motor vehicle operation. Marketing and sales also have a big effect on the way an engine is mapped. An aftermarket remap such as one provided by the Powergate takes up this “slack” that is inherently built-in by the OEMs.

Apart from obvious power, torque, and fuel economy benefits, you get the following advantages with a Powergate:

• Using the Alientech Powergate 4, your tune is installed within the hour, normally without lifting the bonnet
• Nothing needs to be connected to the vehicle after tuning to get the benefits
• No loose boxes and wiring flexes in the engine compartment
• Torque comes soft and smooth
• Torque is adjusted/limited on lower gears (to avoid damage to the transmission)
• Boost pressure and air flow is optimized
• The original settings can be reinstalled if required
• On board computer shows correct fuel consumption
• Traction control functions are fully retained
• Torque reduction when shifting gear (for comfort and durability) is retained
• Regeneration (emptying) of diesel particle filter (DPF) is retained optimal
• Correct calculation of exhaust temperature
• Correct calculation of service interval
• The diagnostic system is retained
• No enlarged NOx, HC, CO, CO2, Soot emissions compared with original when going for MOT and servicing

We are very confident that your Powergate will delight you with great improvements in performance and driveability. But, don’t take our word for it, try the upgrade for 30 days, and if you are not happy with the results you can set the vehicle back to standard and return your unit to us for a full refund. The vehicle must be returned to standard and the Powergate unit and packaging must be as new.

Yes, you can use this tool on multiple vehicles: you only need to purchase additional credits to tune different vehicles from Quantum Tuning to allow for this.

We advise that it is your responsibility to tell your insurance company of any modification to your vehicle.

Yes: the original ECU calibration is stored on your Powergate 4, allowing you to return the vehicle to standard at any time.

Some manufacturers diagnostic equipment may detect a remap, however some forward-thinking manufacturers turn a blind eye to a quality remapping service. The official line from most manufacturers is that if a modification causes an issue with the vehicle, then the part of the vehicle affected will not be covered under warranty. This does not mean a complete voiding of the whole warranty.