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Trying to research about ECU tuning, a couple of questions
is it correct that I can pass the california emission test if I keep the stock tune as one of the maps? I wanted to go E85 but don't know if it's road legal in Cali. The car is otherwise stock except for the flex fuel kits I have in mind. Might add a Borla Catback and catch can which should not affect the test anyways.
Also, what kind of WHP can I expect for a NA stock car with a reliable tune? (Maybe upgrade injector oil cooler and all those fun stuff if necessary) |
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As long as you don't have to turn off codes or have readiness checks incomplete that it should be fine. I think a stock car will make 30 whp over stock on e85 tune.
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If you just change the tune to run on e85 then nothing will cause a problem with check engine lights or readiness codes. There are certain changes that can be made that will keep you from passing an OBD2 emissions check. I would consult your tuner. Try James Martin in Florida you can find him on the enthusiast Facebook page.
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If you don't pop a check engine light, you will pass.
CA does not do a sniffer test anymore. Just OBD and visual.
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d just flash back to petrol tune and fill with petrol prior to you require checks. read links below basic tune guide would be a good start then e85 on a stock car, you can do it with ecutek OFT or other tuning devices without flex fuel kit just need to be carefull not to fill with wrong fuel. e85 on stock car http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67310 |
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E85 tune will cause the check engine light pops up? Or is it some specific settings in the tune? Also, does this mean that I don't even have to keep the stock tune as one of the maps just for inspection purpose?
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If for example if you purchased an Openflash Tablet you get the tunes for petrol & E85 for stock cars and cars with aftermarket catless headers. The device stores your stock ECU calibration (tune) and you can also save the tune file to your computer. It allows you to flash the tune of your choice or your stock tune back to your car in about 5 minutes. About as difficult as using a phone. |
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Just to add on to what Steve was saying, prior to your smog you will have to drive around atleast a week or two on your stock tune with premium gasoline, the smog techs can fail you for not having enough history info on the ecu. I remember I changed the battery on my civic and went to get it smoged, the technician said you don't have enough history on the ECU he let me slide and told me to drive it around for a little bit then come back after a week. |
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