Circuit Motorsports EcuTek Tuning Updates/Announcements w/Photos & Video

[Circuit Motorsports]

Find below our tune features and updates...

Below are some of the features our tunes offer:

• Smooth Idle
• Custom Cam Tuning/Phasing to match intake/exhaust mods, eliminating the torque dip with aftermarket headers and/or forced induction, or greatly reducing the dip with stock header
• Customized Tuning for Crawford Power Blocks
• Custom Cam Tuning for specific aftermarket Headers

• FT-86SpeedFactory
• HKS
• JDL
• Nameless 4-2-1
• P&L
• PTuning
• Skunk2
• Tomei
• and more...

• Disabled DTC/CEL (Check Engine Light) codes depending on modifications to car
• Smooth, Excellent Drivability(Better than Stock)
• Smooth Transitions – Smooth Power Delivery
• Power Mapping – designed to deliver the best torque and horsepower across the entire operating RPM range
• Optimized AFR – Air fuel ratios tuned for optimal engine operation and improved MPG
• Optimized Ignition Timing – Ignition timing tuned for maximum torque within safe parameters
• Increased torque and load limits
• Improved Throttle Response
• Increased REV limit
• Custom Soft REV limit – Huge improvement over the harsh stock rev limiter
• Quiet Cold-Start Function – No more waking the neighbors
• Includes all factory ECU flash updates to date including corrections for direct injector seal issue and the idle dip problem

The EcuTek RaceRom feature enables us to create up to 4 switchable maps within the tune. You are able to select which of the four maps to use anytime using the cruise control stalk (other options available as well) - No flashing required. We can enable any number and combination of different features per map such as the following. The possibilities are endless:

• Launch Control - adjust launch RPM via the cruise control stalk - For turbo, launch with boost!
• Flat foot shifting - Never let off between shifts - For turbo, keeps boost up between shifts!
• Auto Blip - automatic rev-matched downshifting - Great for the heel-toe challenged!
• Per gear rev limits
• Multiple Map fuel octane tunes with 91,92,93,94,100, RON95, RON98, Race Fuel, Custom Fuel Mixes
• E85/Pump gas multi-map tune - No need to reflash for fuel change - just switch the map with cruise control stalk!
• FlexFuel - Run any mix of E85/Gas with one tune. Tune dynamically adjusts for best performance!
• Custom Traction Control - Much less intrusive than factory traction control
• Wideband ECU Interface - Full time Closed-Loop Fueling with Wideband Input
• Dynamic Boost Control
• Low-Boost/High-Boost multi-map tune
• Electronic Over-boost Protection
• Electronic Over-Lean Protection
• Custom Race Functions such as Oil Over-Temp Warning and Protection
• Custom Sensor Inputs/Outputs Control
• New! Full-Time Closed-Loop Fueling with stock O2 sensor (N/A Applications only)
• and more...


Don't want the hassle of a custom e-tune, going back and forth with data logs and tune revisions? Check out our =FAST-FLASH= tunes. After hundreds of hours of R&D and tuning to perfect our N/A EcuTek tunes, and receiving numerous requests for a tune that is ready to flash and drive without the back-and-forth of custom tuning, we have created N/A tunes that are ready to go: =FAST-FLASH=. The =FAST-FLASH= N/A tunes deliver 90%-95% of the performance of a custom E-tune. We are offering 1 data log review/tune revision (optional) with these tunes.



We also offer custom E-tuning and dyno tuning.

Traction Control
We have completed testing of our custom traction control tune, using the advanced features of EcuTek RaceRom to implement. Our custom traction control now fully integrates with EcuTek launch control. No more bogged launches caused by traction control! This is now an option on the tune purchase form on our website: http://www.brz-parts.com/ecutek.html


Throttle Mapping
We have developed and tested new throttle mapping that gives a more linear feel to the throttle and increases the resolution available to you. Unlike the factory mapping where your throttle is all in just past 50% accelerator pedal, our tunes will give you full use of that 2cnd 50% of the accelerator pedal. This is great for anytime you wish you had more throttle resolution/modulation like when you are managing your way around a track or twisty back-roads, powering out of corners. This provides improved throttle control.

These are a few of the things we are working on and have implemented. In addition to building our own race cars (Time-Attack, Pike's Peak), we are now tuning more and more BRZ/FR-S/GT86 race-prepped cars. Great to see more 86's getting the full race treatment!

Thank you for your continued support and business. We continue to strive for excellence in our products and services, and most importantly our customer service to you!

Check out the full details and options of our tuning on our website: http://www.brz-parts.com/ecutek.html


- Bob

[Circuit Motorsports]

Customer recently took 3rd in class at a Tire Rack Auto-Cross event. He went home with a trophy and a little sponsor money

Tuned by Circuit Motorsports with EcuTek RaceRom

- Bob

[Circuit Motorsports]

We are currently tuning this rally-prepped 86. The owner is going with our custom tuning using EcuTek RaceRom on his stock ECU in lieu of a Haltech stand-alone. Lots of custom mapping, using everything EcuTek has to accomplish the goals of this tune! Love a great challenge!

Read more about this Rally GT86 and the current Rally it is competing in here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74777

- Bob






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[feldy]

That rally car looks like a lot of fun.

[Shady195]

Alright, I really don't mean to be a **** here but I have to ask why spending ~$250 on a single tune from you guys thats just a plug and go is better than the ones being made by the OFT crew and other free sources? I could see the price for a customized tune, logging sending flashing, logging sending flashing etc.. but for a plug n play that just seems like a lot considering any drop n go tune has to have some room for error as all cars are different, thus not being optimized for every car.

I don't own either so I have no skin in the game I'm just curious why spending $250 and getting a plug n play tune from you would be better than spending the money for a Flash tool and using free tunes that people are dedicated to.

[Calum]

Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports

We will be offering 1 data log review/tune revision with these tunes.
- Bob

Given the profit margin and the work/time involved in these tunes, that only makes sense. To be honest, I'm glad guys are starting to do this as it'll prevent the good tuners from getting over worked and leaving the scene.

I do have a few questions though.

How/will you roll out updates as the racerom features continue to be developed, the factory tune is updated, and any possible improvements are made to your base tune?

Will the tune adapt to a header or intake if installed after the tune revision process? If a future revision is required, how much will that be? (given the forum rules, I understand if you don't want to post a dollar amount) And, who will determine if a revision is required, ie would a customer be able to send you a datalog and ask if they need anything tweaked without paying for your time to review the logs?

Great looking site by the way.

[Circuit Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Shady195

Alright, I really don't mean to be a **** here but I have to ask why spending ~$250 on a single tune from you guys thats just a plug and go is better than the ones being made by the OFT crew and other free sources? I could see the price for a customized tune, logging sending flashing, logging sending flashing etc.. but for a plug n play that just seems like a lot considering any drop n go tune has to have some room for error as all cars are different, thus not being optimized for every car.

I don't own either so I have no skin in the game I'm just curious why spending $250 and getting a plug n play tune from you would be better than spending the money for a Flash tool and using free tunes that people are dedicated to.

Hey, I don’t think you are being a **** at all. Good questions, and I’m glad you asked.

First, up until now, all of our tunes have been custom tunes. A fair percentage of our customers and potential customers have expressed great interest in a tune that did not require the effort a custom e-tune requires. That includes all of the driving, data logging, flashing, etc. These customers wanted an easier solution that still provided a good power/torque increase, took advantage of any modifications done to the car, along with the features EcuTek and RaceRom offer. We still offer custom e-tuning as well.

I believe our tunes are competitive as well as filling a need as expressed by many we talk with. We have hundreds of hours invested in R&D perfecting these tunes, adding new features, solving unique issues, and ensuring the tunes run the FA20 engine correctly and optimally. I can’t say what “others” have are have not invested into their tunes. Our tunes are also professionally maintained, will be updated as new features are developed, and continually refined as needed.

With EcuTek RaceRom, our tunes offer features other solutions do not. Things like map switching where you can run unique combinations of features on up to 4 maps, including running different fuels and octane levels, even E85 and race fuel, without the need to reflash a tune – no laptop, tablet, etc. needed, just a quick flick of the cruise control stalk. We also offer a custom traction control feature that can be tuned on/off with the car’s TC and VSC controls. This is like having four tunes in one.


While our =FAST-FLASH= tunes are more of a plug-n-play tune, they do deliver 90-95% of the performance of our custom e-tunes, and they still offer quite a bit of customization in how the customer can configure the tune as he/she likes with up to 4 maps configured with any of the available features (launch control, flat-foot shifting, auto-blip, custom traction control, fuel). And we still offer 1 data log review/tune revision to ensure the tune is performing the way it should.

Overall, our EcuTek tunes have a lot to offer with many features, abilities, and conveniences not found in other solutions. Our =FAST-FLASH= tunes may not be for everyone, but they offer a very solid performing tune full of features, customizations, and convenience. For those wanting to get every HP possible from their setup, we still offer custom e-tuning and local dyno tuning.


- Bob

[Circuit Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Calum

Given the profit margin and the work/time involved in these tunes, that only makes sense. To be honest, I'm glad guys are starting to do this as it'll prevent the good tuners from getting over worked and leaving the scene.

I do have a few questions though.

How/will you roll out updates as the racerom features continue to be developed, the factory tune is updated, and any possible improvements are made to your base tune?

Will the tune adapt to a header or intake if installed after the tune revision process? If a future revision is required, how much will that be? (given the forum rules, I understand if you don't want to post a dollar amount) And, who will determine if a revision is required, ie would a customer be able to send you a datalog and ask if they need anything tweaked without paying for your time to review the logs?

Great looking site by the way.

Calum, thank you!

We will be updating these tunes periodically as new EcuTek RaceRom features are developed, we develop new features, a new factory update is released, and as we further refine the tunes. We use a versioning methodology just as software developers use (I have an IT background ), and new versions will be announced as they become available.

The tune can handle a wide variety of hardware, but some items such as an intake, may require a tune revision. For existing customers who update their hardware after the tune is complete will be handled on a case-by-case basis to determine if a tune revision is needed. We work hard to provide great customer support. If needed, we offer tuning at an hourly rate, billed in ½ hour increments. Most items such as an intake change would require minimal time and would be performed at a very reasonable rate.


- Bob

[Calum]

Originally Posted by Shady195

Alright, I really don't mean to be a **** here but I have to ask why spending ~$250 on a single tune from you guys thats just a plug and go is better than the ones being made by the OFT crew and other free sources? I could see the price for a customized tune, logging sending flashing, logging sending flashing etc.. but for a plug n play that just seems like a lot considering any drop n go tune has to have some room for error as all cars are different, thus not being optimized for every car.

I don't own either so I have no skin in the game I'm just curious why spending $250 and getting a plug n play tune from you would be better than spending the money for a Flash tool and using free tunes that people are dedicated to.

This question of plug and play vs custom tunes gets asked a lot. Here is my take on it. A tune created over a few hours in one location can't get close to a tune refined to work well over dozens of hours at varying octane levels, elevations, humidity levels, temperatures, amounts of heat soak, etc. I look at it like carb vs fuel injection. While a carburetor can be setup to make more power than fuel injectors could, the range of conditions when the carb will make more power is so small that it's not a sensible solution.

As for OFT vs Ecutek, that's much too subjective.

[Circuit Motorsports]

Custom Throttle Mapping is now complete and tested! It is an option that can be incorporated into all of our tunes.

- Bob

[Circuit Motorsports]

Congratulations to Jeremy for his latest autocross win - 1st in class, 1st in overall PAX!! Nice job!

Tuned with EcuTek RaceRom by Circuit Motorsports.

[Shady195]

Thanks for the response, I was somewhat afraid someone was going to get offended when that was not my intention. I appreciate that thorough response.

[Circuit Motorsports]

Congratulations to Mark on locking up his regional championship autocross points win a race early! Read more here on our Blog: http://www.circuitmotorsports-blog.c...k-stevens.html

Tuned with EcuTek RaceRom by Circuit Motorsports.

[Circuit Motorsports]

We completed our initial tune on the Rally GT86. This tune was performed via a remote dyno tune.

Tune and Engine Setup:

Setup:
K&N Intake
Nameless Performance 4-2-1 Header with 2.5" straight pipe
TODA racing big throttle body (may be coming off)
TODA racing lightweight flywheel
TODA racing lightweight pulley kit

Running 98 RON gasoline

Top Speed on flat Tarmac: 142mph (5.13 FD installed after tune)



The dyno used is a Dynocom dyno.

Note: The pre-tune results were with all of the hardware installed running the factory tune.

These are the results from the initial tune. We did not have much time to get the tune fully dialed in, so we'll be fine tuning it in the near future.



What really impressed us was the 75+ lb.-ft. torque gain in the stock dip around 4200 rpm. With a tune, the nameless header really shines!

Read more about this GT86 Rally car and the Rally race it is competing in now here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74777

- Bob

Tuned using EcuTek RaceRom by Circuit Motorsports.