Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+10 hp)

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Chip tuning for Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp ECU

Hyundai i30 (2016 - PD) 1.4i 90 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 90 to 100 hp (+10 hp, +11%) and torque from 128 to 158 Nm (+30 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch ME17.9.11, Bosch ME17.9.21, Bosch ME17.9.21.1. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 9 configurations · 3 ECU variants. A petrol engine built in 2016 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.

Hyundai is the core of the Hyundai Motor Group. The Hyundai N-series are sporting turbo engines for the i30 N, Elantra N and Kona N. Low-output Hyundai petrol engines are naturally aspirated city units, so the gain is modest. Smartstream is Hyundai's modern engine range with an emphasis on economy.

On older-generation Hyundais, Stage 1 goes in over OBD without Bench. The Hyundai community in Eastern Europe has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Within Hyundai Motor Group, ECUs are partly shared, so Hyundai files often work on Kia. On naturally aspirated Hyundai engines, the main effect is on throttle response. Low-output Hyundai engines are city units, and Stage 1 is safe.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the power of the Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp increase after Stage 1?

Stage 1 for the Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp adds +10 hp — power increases from 90 to 100 hp (+11%). Torque rises from 128 to 158 Nm (+30 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp include?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Hyundai i30 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +10 hp with no hardware changes.

Is Stage 1 worth doing on the base Hyundai i30?

Yes, Stage 1 on the low-output Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp delivers a moderate but genuine gain — without overstressing the hardware. On base naturally aspirated engines the effect is felt mainly as improved throttle response and a stronger mid-range.

What is Stage 2 for the Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp?

Stage 2 for the Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.

Which control units is the Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp built with?

The Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp comes with 3 ECU variants: Bosch ME17.9.11, Bosch ME17.9.21, Bosch ME17.9.21.1. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Hyundai i30 remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Hyundai i30, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.

How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Hyundai i30?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Hyundai i30. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.

How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Hyundai i30?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp cost?

The remap price for the Hyundai i30 1.4i 90 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno