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Forum: Forced Induction 03-07-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,973
Posted By 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
Replies: 2
Views: 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...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 09-04-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,501
Posted By 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...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-14-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 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?
Forum: Forced Induction 08-12-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 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...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-11-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By 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...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-10-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,998
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...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-09-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,481
Posted By 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...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-19-2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,695
Posted By 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
Replies: 5
Views: 2,149
Posted By 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.
Forum: Software Tuning 01-22-2020, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 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...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-09-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 48,921
Posted By 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...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-07-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By 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...
Forum: Software Tuning 09-18-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,420
Posted By 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...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-20-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 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
Replies: 5
Views: 1,173
Posted By 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
Replies: 6
Views: 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...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-31-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 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
Replies: 161
Views: 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
Replies: 3
Views: 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
Replies: 4
Views: 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
Replies: 746
Views: 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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 439
Views: 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...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-28-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 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
Replies: 58
Views: 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
Replies: 58
Views: 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
Replies: 4
Views: 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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 2
Views: 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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