Defender 2.2 Turbo Failure! and Transfer Box Upgrade

Defender 2.2 Turbo Failure! and Transfer Box Upgrade

When it comes to vehicle maintenance, it’s essential to address issues as soon as they arise. This is especially true when it comes to turbo failures, as they can cause a chain reaction of problems throughout the vehicle. In this blog post, we will discuss a...
+30mm Defender Wide Arch Kit

+30mm Defender Wide Arch Kit

+30mm Defender Wide Arch Kit Modifying the Defender is something that EVERY owner does in their own unique and special way, this could be something small like changing the light bulbs inside the cab to something very in-depth like shoe horning a 500bhp supercharged V8...
Defender TD5 Cruise Control!

Defender TD5 Cruise Control!

Defender Cruise Control? YES PLEASE!! Sometimes when on long journeys in your Defender don’t you wish you could just press a button and the car will control the speed? Unfortunately none of the classic defenders actually came with cruise control and it’s only the very...
Discovery Sport and Evoque DPF ISSUES?!

Discovery Sport and Evoque DPF ISSUES?!

Discovery Sport and Evoque DPF ISSUES?! For a number of years now Diesel vehicles have had a system on called DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). This is mainly due to help with the soot build up which is inherently a problem with the diesel engine so the DPF system is...
Defender 130 Spectre Edition!

Defender 130 Spectre Edition!

Defender 130 Spectre Edition Td5 Build Fresh after completion of our customers Land Rover Defender 130 Spectre upgrades, we look back at what we’ve done to make one of the most iconic looking special editions even better to use. Initially we were tasked with remapping...
Td5 Remap worth it?

Td5 Remap worth it?

TD5 Remap for Discovery & Defender As the years have go on and the TD5 engine gets older and older it still has to be one of Land Rovers best ever produced engines! It’s extremely robust in its construction, has minimal electronics and is HIGLY tuneable even with...
Defender Puma Remap – Worth it?

Defender Puma Remap – Worth it?

Defender Puma Remap – is it worth it? Land Rover really changed the game when they released their “puma” version of the defender in 2007. They completely changed the design of the defenders interior running a much more modern dash with completely new electrics and a...
TD5 VNT vs TD5 Hybrid Part 1

TD5 VNT vs TD5 Hybrid Part 1

Which is best the TD5 VNT or TD5 Hybrid? In this post we will focus on the benefits of the Td5 Hybrid Turbo We get asked a lot by customers which TD5 turbo is best for their vehicle and if all honesty it ultimately comes down to what they are wanting from their...
Empire Tuning TD5 VNT Update post

Empire Tuning TD5 VNT Update post

Update On our oil & water cooled VNT Many of you have probably seen our Td5 VNT dyno video making some very respectable numbers a late last year, well Josh (the owner) has covered just over 10,000 miles since the conversion as he uses this vehicle to commute to...
Discovery 3 Gearbox Flush V8

Discovery 3 Gearbox Flush V8

The Discovery 3 4.4 V8 is a very rare car in the UK market. These are not the most frugal of machines and do cost an awful lot to run and maintain, however when working they are extremely refined, responsive and actually great fun! The owner of this vehicle volunteers...
Lamborghini Huracan at VMAX200

Lamborghini Huracan at VMAX200

We were recently at Vmax200 with a Lamborghini Huracan and it has to be said there is nothing quite like driving a car almost to its limit, just listen to the revs as it goes through the gears……… The feeling is so good its highly recommended and...
Land Rover Freelander 2

Land Rover Freelander 2

The Freelander 2 was launched in 2006 with two mid-life facelifts one in 2010 and the other in 2012 before production stopped altogether in 2014. It was launched with two gearboxes a 6 speed manual and a 6 speed automatic along with Land Rovers legendary Terrain...
Land Rover TD5 VNT Turbo 525nm & 230bhp

Land Rover TD5 VNT Turbo 525nm & 230bhp

So here it is our custom TD5 VNT Turbo specially adapted to fit the TD5. This has been installed on the customers vehicle for a good while now and has done several thousand miles both on road and off road. Offering a huge increase in torque very low in the rev range...
Twisted Defender 2.2 Hybrid Conversion

Twisted Defender 2.2 Hybrid Conversion

Land Rover Twisted 2.2 Defender   Twisted Defenders are always completed to a very high standard and you can always tell the difference from similar offerings from other companies. From the quietness of the ride to the unique feel of the positive handling, they...
Discovery 3 TDV6 Manual Stage 1 with EGR Removal

Discovery 3 TDV6 Manual Stage 1 with EGR Removal

This Discovery 3 TDV6 with a manual gearbox came to us with the request to make it more responsive and easier to drive. We first gave the vehicle a full check to ensure it had a clean bill of health. Once we were satisfied all was well, we installed a remap specefic...
200 bhp Discovery Defender TD5!

200 bhp Discovery Defender TD5!

Discovery TD5 130bhp & 330nm (Real 115bhp & 235nm) Empire Tuning Stage 2 200bhp & 406nm We were down again at EST Performance their MAHA Dynamometers Dyno again but this time we had a Discovery TD5 to play with. We tested the vehicle standard and initially...
Defender 2.2 On the Dyno With Graph!

Defender 2.2 On the Dyno With Graph!

Defender 90 2.2 122bhp & 360nm Empire Tuning​ Stage 2 180 & 460nm Package Our agents in sevenoaks Juice Motors​ asked if we could rolling road our stage 2 package and of course we agreeded! Theres only one dyno for the job so we spoke to EST Performance​ who...
New Agent Alert!

New Agent Alert!

We are very proud to announce that Stock 4×4 have joined the Empire Tuning dealer network Offering ALL our products for all models of Land Rovers, from the humble TD5 to the 5.0 SC! Give them a like on Facebook or even drop them a message for more information...

New Agent Alert!

Announcement! We are very proud to announce that Juice Motors have joined the Empire Tuning dealer network. Give them a like on facebook and check their Instagram account out they really are land rover nuts! ???? They are based in the Seven Oaks Kent area So if your...
Defender 130 Crew Cab in for a Empire Tuning Remap

Defender 130 Crew Cab in for a Empire Tuning Remap

Defender 130 TD5 122bhp & 300nm Empire Tuning Stage 1 offering a substantial gain in BHP with a huge increase in torque. It really does change how these TD5’s respond making for effortless overtaking and instant throttle response The 130 crew cabs always...
TD5 Larger MAP Sensor

TD5 Larger MAP Sensor

As of late these kits we make are very popular. Allowing that bit more range from the sensor really helps the TD5 especially when running a none standard turbo. Made using only the very best components, you know that this will last! The sensor it self is a genuine...
VW Caddy 1.6 TDI 105 Upgrade

VW Caddy 1.6 TDI 105 Upgrade

We were recently in the Newcastle area offering fellow Land Rover owners remaps from the Empire. We even managed to use www.dynoremaps.co.uk dyno for a couple of cars. Once all work was completed we were offered the chance to run our own tuned Caddy to see what our...
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