Manage Wheelspin
Reduce the torque ceiling in first or second gear when the tires cannot use the full engine output effectively.
Controlled delivery
MG Flasher Calibration FeatureTorque By
Torque By
Gear Limiter
Shape engine torque separately for each gear on supported vehicles. Reduce lower-gear torque where the tires cannot use the full output, then allow a higher calibrated target as vehicle speed and available grip increase.
Used with supported map configurations Explore OTS Maps →Per GearIndependent torque ceilings
CalibrationConfigured in the map
No CCMNot an On-The-Fly submenu
OverviewControl Torque Where
Control Torque Where
Traction Is Most Limited.
A high-output engine can request more torque than the tires can effectively transfer in lower gears. This is especially noticeable on two-wheel-drive vehicles, where repeated wheelspin can reduce usable acceleration even when the engine is capable of producing more output.
Torque By Gear Limiter allows the calibration to specify a separate torque ceiling for each gear. Lower gears can receive a more conservative target, while higher gears can use progressively more of the available engine output.
Simple Definition
Different gear. Different torque limit.
Lower GearGrip is often limited
→Torque LimitReduce unnecessary wheelspin
→Higher GearMore torque can be allowed
Per-Gear Calibration
A Separate Limit for Each Gear.
The tune can shape torque delivery according to the traction and drivetrain demands of each gear.
Progressively Add Torque
Increase the limit as vehicle speed rises and the available traction improves.
Progressive deliveryUse a Higher Calibrated Target
Allow a higher planned target only where the drivetrain, tires, speed and conditions can support it.
Higher calibrated target
Use CasesWhy Limit Torque
Why Limit Torque
If the Engine Can Make More?
The fastest calibration is not always the one that requests maximum torque in every gear.
Two-Wheel-Drive Traction
Reduce lower-gear wheelspin on powerful rear-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive vehicles.
More Repeatable Acceleration
A smoother torque ramp can make acceleration easier to reproduce instead of repeatedly exceeding available grip.
Tire and Surface Matching
Adapt delivery to the tire type, temperature, surface conditions and intended use of the vehicle.
Drivetrain Management
Use a more deliberate torque strategy where the vehicle hardware or calibration requires it.
ConfigurationDefined During
Defined During
Map Configuration.
Torque By Gear Limiter is a calibration option. It does not have a dedicated Custom Code Menu position, Live Control card or Custom Code Diagnostics control. The values are configured in the supported map before or during the flashing workflow.
The correct values depend on engine output, transmission, driven wheels, differential, tire grip, tire temperature, vehicle weight, surface and tuning objective. A custom tuner may use a different strategy from an available OTS configuration.
Identify the Drivetrain
Confirm driven wheels, transmission, tire setup and the exact supported engine platform.
Choose Per-Gear Limits
Set appropriate torque ceilings for the gears that require additional traction management.
Log and Review
Use repeatable testing and datalogging to confirm that the delivery suits the vehicle and conditions.
OTS and custom maps can expose different levels of adjustment.
An OTS map can include a prepared per-gear strategy without making every value editable by the user. A custom tuner can define a different strategy for the exact hardware, tires and intended use.
Important DistinctionsNot the Same as
Not the Same as
Traction Control or TCU Bypass.
These systems can interact with torque delivery, but they perform different jobs.
Torque By Gear Limiter
Defines a planned engine-torque ceiling for each gear as part of the flashed calibration. It does not react to wheel slip by itself.
Per-gear calibration →Traction Control
Responds dynamically when wheel slip or stability conditions are detected by the vehicle’s control systems.
Review vehicle data →TCU Torque Limiter Bypass
Manages transmission-requested torque limits dynamically when intervention is or is not required.
Explore TCU Bypass →
CompatibilityAvailability Depends
Availability Depends
on the Exact Map and Vehicle.
Check support for the engine, ECU software, map package and complete drivetrain configuration.
Supported Vehicle
The feature must be available for the exact engine, ECU software and map configuration.
OTS or Custom Tune
Availability and adjustability can differ between an OTS map and a tuner-prepared calibration.
Suitable Drivetrain
The transmission, differential, axles and tires must be suitable for the intended torque output.
Test the Complete Setup
Use safe, repeatable testing and logging rather than assuming one strategy fits every vehicle.
Feature availability does not mean every value is user-adjustable.
The map can contain a prepared strategy chosen by MG Flasher or the tuner. Confirm whether the selected OTS package or custom-tuning workflow allows the required per-gear changes before purchasing or flashing.
Legal & Calibration ResponsibilityTorque Limits Must Match
Torque Limits Must Match
the Complete Vehicle.
Increasing a per-gear torque target does not create additional grip or mechanical capacity. Engine output, transmission limits, differential, axles, tires, surface, weather and vehicle condition must all be considered together.
Validate meaningful changes in a controlled environment, not on public roads. Vehicle tuning and high-performance use may be restricted by local road, emissions, insurance or motorsport rules.
Use measured data—not assumptions
- Confirm tire grip, temperature and drivetrain condition
- Use suitable fuel, hardware and transmission calibration
- Review logs after meaningful calibration changes
- Test only in a safe and controlled environment
- Work with a qualified tuner when the setup is uncertain
- Verify local road-use and motorsport requirements
FAQ
Torque By Gear Limiter FAQ.
Common questions about per-gear torque limits, traction and compatibility.
What does Torque By Gear Limiter do?
It allows a supported calibration to use a separate engine-torque limit for each gear instead of one identical limit across the complete gear range.
Why reduce torque in lower gears?
A powerful vehicle may exceed the available tire grip in first or second gear. A lower torque target can reduce wheelspin and produce more usable acceleration.
Is this feature only for two-wheel-drive vehicles?
No, but it can be especially useful on two-wheel-drive vehicles that experience lower-gear wheelspin. Suitability depends on the complete setup.
Is Torque By Gear the same as traction control?
No. Torque By Gear defines planned calibration limits for each gear. Traction control reacts dynamically to detected wheel slip and vehicle-stability conditions.
Is this the same as TCU Torque Limiter Bypass?
No. Torque By Gear defines an engine-torque ceiling per gear. TCU Torque Limiter Bypass manages torque-limit requests coming from the transmission controller.
Can I change the limits On-The-Fly?
No. Torque By Gear is configured in the flashed calibration. It does not have a dedicated CCM position, Live Control card or Custom Code Diagnostics control.
Does a higher torque target always make the vehicle faster?
No. If the tires cannot use the requested torque, additional wheelspin or intervention can reduce repeatability and usable acceleration.
Can I use the same limits with different tires or conditions?
Not safely by assumption. Tire compound, temperature, surface, drivetrain and weather can materially change the available grip.
Can I edit Torque By Gear values in every OTS map?
No. An OTS map can include a prepared per-gear strategy without exposing every value for user adjustment. Availability depends on the exact map package and workflow.
Does every MG Flasher vehicle support it?
No. Availability depends on the exact engine, ECU software, map configuration and supported flashing options.
How should the correct values be selected?
Values should be matched to engine output, drivetrain, tires, surface and use case, then validated through safe repeatable testing and logging.
Ready to Check Your Setup?Match Torque Delivery
Match Torque Delivery
to Grip and Drivetrain.
Confirm vehicle support, map adjustability, tires, transmission and the complete drivetrain setup before changing per-gear torque limits.