The Insignia is one of Vauxhalls first cars to run on the new Tech3 diagnostic software (the previous models all ran on the old Tech2) which as an authorised Vauxhall Repairer we have full access to (well we paid the thousands of pound it cost but you get my point) so we are able to fully inspect and check your car before we upgrade the ECU map. Having a full 4 wheel drive dyno we can fully measure the cars output (some tuners disconnect the cars Haldex system and run it in 2 wheel drive – hardly reflective of what the car actually does).  After fully inspecting the vehicle and measuring its power we then upgrade the ECU map. Then via the dyno again we customise this map to the car to ensure its performing perfectly. Typical gains are around 25-30bhp but as stated it does depend on how many miles the car has and what fuel it is run on.

Insignia VXR on Dyno

Insignia VXR on Dyno

Insignia VXR on Dyno

TMS Development
Insignia VXR

Down Pipe for
Insignia VXR

RH Silencer for
Insignia VXR

The standard Insignia VXR does sound pretty good, from outside anyway but the higher build quality the car offers with better sound insulation the noise inside is a little understated. One aim of the new Thorney Motorosport Exhaust System is to generate a more sporty note without being too, well ‘chav’ about it. The end result is a full stainless system, with a lifetime guaranty. The real added gain from the exhaust is the extra power, by creating a straight through downpipe and widening the bore and smoothing the airflow of the system we can add 10bhp just from the system on its own, combine this with a more advanced map on the ECU and the gains can be quite dramatic. Mid range BHP is increased by 80bhp and torque by nearly 120lb – its a very very different car. Again the car is fully inspected and checked prior to any upgrade work, the map fine tuned to the car on the dyno and run again to ensure the car is in perfect order.

Centre Pipe for
Insignia VXR

Y-Pipe for
Insignia VXR

LH Silencer for
Insignia VXR

Our Stage 3 forms the basis of our VXR-R conversion available for the Insignia VXR. Featuring a TMS Race Exhaust , Large Front Mount Intercooler by Pace Products, and a Stage 3 Re-Map we can see 370BHP from the 2.8 V6.

As with most of the VXR range, the key with the Insignia is heat - or how to rid as much of it as you can.
With the Intercooler up front keeping charge temperatures as low as possible, we're able to run a higher boost level for longer, maximising BHP and more importantly, Torque.

The Stage 3 is completed in 2 days at our HQ in Milton Keynes. Please contact us to arrange a booking.