BHP+5 hp (10%)
Standard
50 hp
Tuned
55 hp
Torque+10 Nm (10%)
Standard
97 Nm
Tuned
107 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
MediumFord Ka 1.3i 8v 50hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Ford Ka 1.3i 8v 50hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 1997 - 2008 petrol engine from 50 BHP to 55 BHP and from 97 Nm to 107 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 4.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Ford Ka can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 6thof 6 Ford Ka engines by power gain
- 0%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 0%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Ford Ka 1.3i 8v 50hp is a 1.3L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 50 BHP and 97 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 55 BHP and 107 Nm — a gain of around 5 BHP (10%) and 10 Nm (10%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as moderate, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
Considerations
!Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
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