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Old 07-01-2012, 07:54 AM   #162
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Originally Posted by Mo707 View Post
Ok so a few questions, I've spent some time reading all this and im still kinda fuzzy on the whole thing...
1) Exactly what benefits will come from EcuTek?
2) So i would have to buy the software and licence and do it my self? (in US)
3) Should I do this before or after I get a new exhaust?
4) How hard is it to do this?
5) Can i add mods after installing?
Sorry I'm new to all this...
All very good questions -

1 - EcuTek is the only factory ECU tuning option right now.

2 - You could visit your local EcuTek dealer and have them tune you on the spot OR (and I suggest this) purchase a STG1 or STG2 tune with the ProECU Cable - leave it or have it tweaked via email.

Currently the EcuTek product is edit only via a ProTuner. As time goes by and any/all bugs are fixed the product will be made available to the end user. This is something that will take a while.

3. That's going to be up to you!

Personally if it was up to me the very first thing I would do is the flash.

My STG1 91 & 93 Octane Flash showed enough gain to make it worth the money.

Next week I will be making a STG2 flash.

4. To flash your car you will need a ProECU Cable from EcuTek. Other cables / software will NOT work. EcuTek's ProECU software only runs on Windows Based computers - or a MacBook running a VM of windows. Install the software and flash away. Flashing currently takes about 2-3 minutes.

5 - Yes you can mod after this. I haven't decided on whats going to happen if someone wants to go from STG1 --> STG2 flash / pricing wise.

I need to tune a STG2 car and see what kind of mapping difference there will be - if any.


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Originally Posted by |-Goku-| View Post
I know this was asked before, but does the tune fix the dip that we have been seeing?
I spent over 8 hours on the dyno the other night sorting that out...

I wasnt able to remove the hump.

I was able to make changes to the upper part of the HUMP.

I've made changes to both Inatke & Exhaust cam timing, timing, fueling - nothing worked.

Still have a lot more testing to do next week.

-John

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