Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp — Stage 1 file (+13 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp
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Chip tuning for Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp ECU
Renault Clio (2001 - II) 2.0i 172 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance group (Франция, 1899). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 172 to 185 hp (+13 hp, +8%) and torque from 204 to 218 Nm (+14 Nm). A petrol engine built in 2001 — the era before widespread firmware encryption, OBD flash without complications.
Dacia is Renault's mass-market budget sub-brand, built in Romania. Renault Sport RS uses high-output turbo engines for its performance variants. TCe is Renault's signature designation for its petrol turbo engines. On Renault turbo petrol engines, Stage 1 delivers a noticeable gain.
On Renault petrol engines, Stage 1 delivers a noticeable gain. The Renault community in France and Eastern Europe offers a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. The Renault community in Eastern Europe offers a large pool of Stage files for dCi engines. Mid-range Renault engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in France.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp boosts engine output by 13 hp: from 172 to 185 hp. Torque rises from 204 to 218 Nm (+14 Nm).
What changes in the Renault Clio ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Renault Clio with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +13 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp?
A remap of the Renault Clio 2.0i 172 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 Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp?
Stage 2 for the Renault Clio 2.0i 172 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.
Does the factory warranty of the Renault Clio remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Renault Clio, 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 Renault Clio?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Renault Clio. 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 Renault Clio?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp cost?
The remap price for the Renault Clio 2.0i 172 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.