Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp — Stage 1 file (+30 hp)

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Chip tuning for Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp ECU

Nissan Atleon / NT 500 (2000) 3.0 DCI 150 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance group (Япония, 1933). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 150 to 180 hp (+30 hp, +20%) and torque from 350 to 400 Nm (+50 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch EDC16C41, Bosch EDC17C45. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. Diesel engines built in 2000 — the era of classic Common Rail without strong encryption.

Nismo is Nissan's performance division, producing tuned versions. The GT-R is Nissan's iconic sports model, legendary in JDM culture. Nissan shares some engines and platforms with Renault and Mitsubishi. Nissan has its own diesels for commercial vehicles (Navara, NV). Nissan uses Renault dCi diesels on its European passenger-car models. Mid-range Nissan diesels are a high-volume chip tuning subject.

Stage 1 on Nissan diesels delivers a noticeable torque gain. The Nissan community in the JDM segment is the world's largest for the GT-R. The GT-R community is an industry of its own with ready-made Stage files. Mid-range Nissans form the backbone of the range, and Stage 1 preserves engine life.

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp?

Stage 1 chip tuning on the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp boosts engine output by 30 hp: from 150 to 180 hp. Torque rises from 350 to 400 Nm (+50 Nm).

What changes in the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 ECU after Stage 1?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +30 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp?

A remap of the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp is safe — the factory calibration in this mid-range class is conservative, leaving genuine headroom for Stage 1 with no hardware changes.

What is Stage 2 for the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp?

Stage 2 for the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 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 Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp built with?

The Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch EDC16C41, Bosch EDC17C45. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Nissan Atleon / NT 500, 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 Nissan Atleon / NT 500?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Nissan Atleon / NT 500. 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 Nissan Atleon / NT 500?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 hp cost?

The remap price for the Nissan Atleon / NT 500 3.0 DCI 150 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