D2 S8 Remap - worth it or not?

[Phil303]

I can't recall how but I ended up looking at various companies offering remaps of the D2's ECU.

Claims of 20BHP gains and some more torque were banded about and the cost seemed to be between £300-£400.

I'm one for keeping a car as original as possible, however the thought of an extra 20BHP without major work does appeal. That would mean something getting close to 380bhp before adding any subtle and appropriate upgrades; another way to look at it would be to restore some of the BHP that's been lost so you're close to the original amount they supposedly had when new.

Either way, on paper it sounds appealing.

Has anyone done this and found the end result worth it, or is perceived wisdom to leave well alone on D2s (S8 in this instance)?