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Fred E
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Forced Induction
03-07-2023, 08:41 AM
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Turbo BRZ strange driving issue has me stumped..
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Fred E
Wow yeah, that's wild. In the logs you posted...
Wow yeah, that's wild. In the logs you posted earlier, you can clearly see the MAP sensor randomly max out at 4 bar in the manifold, sometimes when you aren't even touching the gas pedal. :lol:
Forum:
Forced Induction
09-19-2022, 10:25 AM
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2
Running Lean, Surging, Stalling after track day
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688
Posted By
Fred E
If it was the coil packs, you'd see misfires on...
If it was the coil packs, you'd see misfires on the log and a CEL for misfires. It's surprising that there's no CEL at all, or even a pending code.
Running lean suggests a fueling issue and...
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NY / NJ / CT / PA
09-04-2020, 01:36 PM
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I need an engine
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3,501
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Fred E
Check https://www.car-part.com/ It lets you...
Check https://www.car-part.com/
It lets you search through a ton of salvage yard inventories for the specific part you filter for. You can then contact a local salvage yard that has what you're...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-14-2020, 08:19 AM
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Missing: BOOST - if found please post here -
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1,339
Posted By
Fred E
Can you share a picture of how your vacuum lines...
Can you share a picture of how your vacuum lines are routed into your boost controller? Is it a standalone boost controller or a boost control solenoid plugged into your EVAP connection?
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Forced Induction
08-12-2020, 08:09 AM
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ECUTek Flash Points
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7,559
Posted By
Fred E
Have you used the "Apply License Update" feature...
Have you used the "Apply License Update" feature in one of the menus? (sorry I can't remember which one) Clicking this will pull down flash points from the server that FT86SF should have loaded to...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-11-2020, 08:29 AM
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Flexfuel not updating
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Fred E
If your flex fuel kit is in-line with your port...
If your flex fuel kit is in-line with your port injection line, but your tune favors direct injection during normal driving, it can definitely take a long time for the content to update. In order for...
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Forced Induction
07-10-2020, 11:18 AM
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WRX Manifold on FRS engine block
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Posted By
Fred E
Not without raising the engine or the whole car....
Not without raising the engine or the whole car. The turbo on the FA20 WRX mounts to the manifold under the block so you would have to run no undertray and hope nothing you drive over rips your turbo...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
04-09-2020, 09:20 AM
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What Power Level for Upgraded Fuel Pump - Pump Gas
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Fred E
I made just shy of 400 whp on E85 with the stock...
I made just shy of 400 whp on E85 with the stock fuel pump + 700cc injectors. E85 inherently requires a lot more fuel, so even with the compression drop I don't expect you to need an upgraded fuel...
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02-19-2020, 07:56 AM
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Suspension change. Spring suggestions
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4,695
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Fred E
What noise do camber plates eventually make...
What noise do camber plates eventually make during those low speed turns? I'm getting some popping-type noises now while turning the wheel when stationary (mostly when turning the wheel while...
Forum:
Software Tuning
01-23-2020, 07:29 AM
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[EMISSIONS] Enabling oxygen sensor monitor with Flex Fuel kit?
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Fred E
I can post it here for the public to be aware of,...
I can post it here for the public to be aware of, but I have/had tunes from Moto-East/Xero Limit, CSG, Delicious Tuning, and HRI, and all of them have had the O2 emissions monitors ready.
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Software Tuning
01-22-2020, 08:17 AM
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[EMISSIONS] Enabling oxygen sensor monitor with Flex Fuel kit?
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2,149
Posted By
Fred E
I have a flex fuel kit using the rear O2 sensor...
I have a flex fuel kit using the rear O2 sensor input as well as boost control through CPC/EVAP and all of my emissions monitors show up as ready. I think as long as the flex fuel programming in the...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
12-09-2019, 01:10 PM
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Long-term effects of E85
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Fred E
Completely safe to use E85 in these cars. People...
Completely safe to use E85 in these cars. People have been doing so for thousands upon thousands of miles since this car first came out. Personally, I have driven on E85 for 100k miles across two...
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Forced Induction
11-07-2019, 08:54 AM
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10
UEL header for existing SBD turbo?
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2,118
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Fred E
JDL sells a drop in replacement UEL manifold for...
JDL sells a drop in replacement UEL manifold for "popular t2/t25 based turbo kits" (read: SBD). This is a designed as a direct swap/upgrade. They do not list this on their website, so you will need...
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Software Tuning
09-18-2019, 03:47 PM
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ECU seems to be locked, and tools to unlock it?
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Fred E
Just to add a bit more information, if you do end...
Just to add a bit more information, if you do end up cracking it and having an unlocked DT tune file, you would be able to view and edit the custom maps if you purchase Ecutek's tune-it-yourself...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-20-2019, 11:21 AM
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Serial Number Decoding
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3,215
Posted By
Fred E
Years 2013 through 2015 have the same...
Years 2013 through 2015 have the same engine/harness connectors, so engines from any of those years would be compatible in your 2013 car. However, 2014 and 2015 engines had internal revisions that...
Forum:
NY / NJ / CT / PA
08-01-2019, 11:05 AM
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Need to get my clutch replaced in central NJ, need suggestions!
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Fred E
Precision Tuning in Spotswood, R/T Tuning across...
Precision Tuning in Spotswood, R/T Tuning across the river in Montgomeryville, PA or Xero Limit in Easton, PA are good choices. Xero Limit is probably the closest to you.
Forum:
Software Tuning
06-20-2019, 08:18 AM
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EcuTek confusion
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1,098
Posted By
Fred E
Moto East / Xero-Limit has a full package with...
Moto East / Xero-Limit has a full package with everything you need including the tune itself that you can purchase on their website. Mike's very responsive, so feel free to direct any questions...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
05-31-2019, 07:24 AM
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How can you be sure there are no leaks after install?
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2,228
Posted By
Fred E
You could buy a smoke test machine on amazon and...
You could buy a smoke test machine on amazon and plug it into one of the exhaust tips while blocking the other (if you still have a dual exit). You'll have to turn the crank pulley yourself to close...
Forum:
Software Tuning
05-17-2019, 08:42 AM
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161
Ecutek Bluetooth Interface Kit / ECU Connect
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44,967
Posted By
Fred E
Yes, the traction control toggle that you see in...
Yes, the traction control toggle that you see in the app now actually simulates the pedal dance. Traction control, VSC, ABS, and EBD are all off when toggled. The in-car traction control button only...
Forum:
Forced Induction
05-13-2019, 08:56 AM
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3
Open Waste gate “Flutter”
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1,460
Posted By
Fred E
There's a setting in Ecutek for wastegate...
There's a setting in Ecutek for wastegate frequency. A higher frequency will modulate the wastegate faster so it sounds like BWAAAAA while a lower frequency will modulate the wastegate slower so it...
Forum:
Software Tuning
05-02-2019, 08:07 AM
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4
AEM Tru Boost Vacuum Line
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1,199
Posted By
Fred E
This might be because the OFT is reading PSI when...
This might be because the OFT is reading PSI when in vacuum, while the gauge is reading inHg. The conversion factor from PSI to inHg is 2.036 (i.e. inHg = PSI x 2.036). When you go into positive...
Forum:
Forced Induction
03-25-2019, 09:31 AM
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746
Delicious Flash & GO Tunes for ALL FORCED INDUCTION Applications - Q&A
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246,245
Posted By
Fred E
Delicious Tuning notes in the thread linked below...
Delicious Tuning notes in the thread linked below that they are able to tune to support 350whp and 11psi on E85 on the stock injectors, so you shouldn't have any issues with 270-280 and straight E85....
Forum:
Forced Induction
02-19-2019, 08:20 AM
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3
Turbo issues
Views:
843
Posted By
Fred E
R/T Tuning is a great shop, if you have any...
R/T Tuning is a great shop, if you have any issues, you should definitely go straight to them instead of posting here. They wouldn't have given the car back to you if it had an issue like that while...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-13-2019, 08:56 AM
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439
Jackson Racing Dual Radiator/Oil Cooler
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183,227
Posted By
Fred E
I don't think it's entirely reasonable to compare...
I don't think it's entirely reasonable to compare this unit to two dedicated separate units. Separate dedicated (high end) units could be more "effective" than this combo unit, but that also depends...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
01-28-2019, 10:37 AM
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24
Poll:
Tinted Door Glass
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4,904
Posted By
Fred E
I'm in! Maybe add a simple yes/no poll to the OP...
I'm in! Maybe add a simple yes/no poll to the OP to have a better gauge of interest.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-23-2019, 12:45 PM
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58
ACE Header/Overpipe, and STI Engine Mounts: Looking for Tips
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10,183
Posted By
Fred E
That is an understandable concern, but I'd like...
That is an understandable concern, but I'd like to think that the quality of hoses/bushings/etc have improved since the days of your Outback, but that could be wishful thinking.. However, many shops...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-23-2019, 12:09 PM
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58
ACE Header/Overpipe, and STI Engine Mounts: Looking for Tips
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10,183
Posted By
Fred E
For the engine mounts, I would suggest: ...
For the engine mounts, I would suggest:
remove the header
unbolt the engine mounts from the frame on both sides
use a floor jack and a piece of wood to lift one side of the engine from the...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-16-2019, 10:23 AM
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4
Replacing Connecting Rods
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4,445
Posted By
Fred E
I don't think there's much point in using WRX...
I don't think there's much point in using WRX FA20 rods over forged aftermarket, since aftermarket options are both stronger and lighter. WRX rods break just as much as BRZ rods do, if not even more...
Forum:
Software Tuning
01-04-2019, 07:56 AM
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10
Ecutek License Question
Views:
2,796
Posted By
Fred E
You shouldn't have a problem. The only limitation...
You shouldn't have a problem. The only limitation as far as i know would be that any tune files that you would want to flash with this other dongle would need to be keyed for that dongle ID.
Forum:
NY / NJ / CT / PA
11-09-2018, 02:08 PM
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2
Tuner Lehigh Valley Area
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1,493
Posted By
Fred E
Moto-East / Xero Limit for sure; located in...
Moto-East / Xero Limit for sure; located in Easton. Xero-Limit
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