Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp
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Chip tuning for Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp ECU
Honda CR-V (2011) 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Honda Motor Company (независимый) group (Япония, 1948). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 120 to 160 hp (+40 hp, +33%) and torque from 300 to 360 Nm (+60 Nm). ECU — Bosch EDC17C58. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. The 2011 generation — mid-generation diesels on the EDC17 platform with OBD reading support and no need for Bench.
Acura is Honda's premium sub-brand for North America. Honda Type R is the performance line, built around naturally aspirated engines. VTEC is Honda's signature variable valve control technology. Honda i-DTEC is Honda's range of turbo-diesels. Honda diesels are aimed mainly at the European and Indian markets. On mid-range Honda diesels, Stage 1 delivers a modest gain.
The Honda community has one of the strongest JDM cultures (Civic Type R, NSX, Acura). Hondata K-Pro / FlashPro is the main tuning channel, rather than standard WinOLS. Mid-range Honda — naturally aspirated with a conservative factory calibration; Stage 1 delivers a modest gain.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp rises from 120 to 160 hp, a gain of 40 hp (+33%). Torque rises from 300 to 360 Nm (+60 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Honda CR-V?
Stage 1 on the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +40 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp?
Stage 1 on the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp?
Stage 2 on the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
What control unit does the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp run?
The control unit of the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp is the Bosch EDC17C58. Before flashing, the engineer identifies the exact revision and selects the write method.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Honda CR-V?
Stage 1 on the Honda CR-V voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Honda CR-V — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Honda CR-V?
The original Honda CR-V ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.