Power expectations with catless UEL/ABE/k&n filter on OFT UEL stg 2

[smbstyle]

Originally Posted by B-R-Z

I guess peak numbers aren't the big seller here. I am trying to decide if spending $500 for the OFT will make the car THAT much better/funner to drive. The extra 10 hp gained doesn't look all that attractive to me for the cost.

Yeah peak #'s aren't the most noticeable part of the header/tune combo; it's what is gained in the torque dip. I went from 108 ft/lbs at ~3,900 rpms to 139 ft/lbs from the UEL header and OFT tune, and is a total night and day difference.

[B-R-Z]

Is anyone in NJ that can give me a demo?

[Shiv@Openflash]

Originally Posted by B-R-Z

Is anyone in NJ that can give me a demo?

FWIW, there is a return policy in case you feel buyers remorse. I don't think that has ever happened before.

[B-R-Z]

Originally Posted by Shiv@Openflash

FWIW, there is a return policy in case you feel buyers remorse. I don't think that has ever happened before.

That's good to know, definitely will help with this decision.

[malubawla]

Originally Posted by B-R-Z

That's good to know, definitely will help with this decision.

I was on the fence too for a while. I just decided to try the OFT and I'm very happy I did. Should have bought it earlier

[JB86'd]

Originally Posted by Shiv@Openflash

Smoother. More responsive. None of the dead spots that exist with the stock tune. Much less of a torque dip. Smoother idle. More power up top. Revs more freely.

Those are the most fitting adjectives I could come up with before having my morning coffee.

I concur, got mine recently and it's really surprising how noticeable it is. Much more refined and pulls harder.

[jflogerzi]

Just do it. Its 100% worth it.

[B-R-Z]

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Just do it. Its 100% worth it.

It'll be here tomorrow . I went with open port 2.0 though, not OFT. $170 was easier to swallow than $500 after what I spent so far this year.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by B-R-Z

It'll be here tomorrow . I went with open port 2.0 though, not OFT. $170 was easier to swallow than $500 after what I spent so far this year.

Wtf is open port 2.0?

[Shady195]

Originally Posted by raven1231

Wtf is open port 2.0?

It's flashing utility much like the OFT, just not as user friendly. Uses open source software called ECUFlash.

Doens't have the nice logging and usability the OFT has but flashes tunes just fine.

One can also use ECUEdit/BRZedit to tune the car themselves or by a tuner that supports it.

[B-R-Z]

Its an OBD2-to-USB dongle. It requires the use of a laptop and free software to do flashes, its not quite as convenient as OFT since it needs a laptop but its close to it. The good part is you can flash OFT tunes with it.