ACE A-350 dyno results - Did it deliver?

[Lantanafrs2]

So you think the oft curves were raised to show 200whp because of the high baseline? Who knows

[stlgrym3]

Mike introduced me to this setup today. Is this the same thing this topic is discussing? I’m strongly leaning toward getting this kit,ore reviews and comments are welcomed. Is it a trouble free kit after install? What affect on mpg?

https://www.counterspacegarage.com/p...g/csg-86ace-dt

[justinco]

Originally Posted by stlgrym3

Mike introduced me to this setup today. Is this the same thing this topic is discussing? I’m strongly leaning toward getting this kit,ore reviews and comments are welcomed. Is it a trouble free kit after install? What affect on mpg?

https://www.counterspacegarage.com/p...g/csg-86ace-dt

This thread is about the ACE A-350 header and Delicious tuning. Both of which are the core components of that "kit", which has a number of options you can add.

[Lantanafrs2]

Originally Posted by justinco

This thread is about the ACE A-350 header and Delicious tuning. Both of which are the core components of that "kit", which has a number of options you can add.

Justin, is the difference between new setup and old setup very noticeable during daily driving?

[justinco]

Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

Justin, is the difference between new setup and old setup very noticeable during daily driving?

Yes, it is a good improvement in that low/mid range. Also did 30+ autocross test runs and an event over the weekend. The added pull/torque is very noticeable in that type of driving.

[stlgrym3]

anyone with an auto 86/BRZ have this combo installed? reviews?

[Spec C Wannabe]

Hi Justin,


I have just seen the latest autocross video in your youtube channel. You mentioned something is off with your tune because you couldn't reach a certain speed (something like 60mph??) at one of the section in the race course.


Have you already got it sorted out?
If so, What is the problem?

[whataboutbob]

Originally Posted by stlgrym3

anyone with an auto 86/BRZ have this combo installed? reviews?

I do. I also have the Delicious flex fuel kit, and a 4.556 FD. The car is super fun to drive and pretty quick. I drove this configuration for over a year. It gets even better if you add and Edelbrock SC.

Here's a video of me autocrossing the setup without the SC: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikyarrQ_LkA"]SDR SCAT 3 26 2017 afternoon x run number 3 - 69.284 +1 - YouTube[/ame]

[justinco]

Originally Posted by Spec C Wannabe

Hi Justin,


I have just seen the latest autocross video in your youtube channel. You mentioned something is off with your tune because you couldn't reach a certain speed (something like 60mph??) at one of the section in the race course.


Have you already got it sorted out?
If so, What is the problem?

Not yet. Have hardly touched the car since the Fontana event. Been getting my BMW ready for this weekend.

I did get a new tune file, just need to test and log.

[Azzudien]

So I finally installed my ACE A350 header and Delicious Tune from Counterspace Garage.

Ace A-350 ceramic coated, paired with MXP Touring 86 and Delicious 93 octane tune

First installation, it went smooth no real problems. Yes I had to raise the engine, no idea how others have done it without raising. I did rub on the skid plate so I had to do a little metal work. No biggie, small sledge and about 2 hits.

Have never used Ecutek or flashed any tune so that was the part I was most worried about, but it went really smooth and was far easier than I expected.

Initial impressions; I wouldn't say I noticed a huge increase in power, but the biggest difference right of the bat is the smooth power delivery. Stock you feel it so much once you get past the torque dip and the power kicks in. With this setup its smooth power right on through the rev range which was really nice.

As far as sound, a nice deep throaty exhaust and slightly louder than stock, but again now I have no cats. No drone or rasp at all.

Be forewarned, you definitely lose the Subaru rumble with EL header.

Worth the money? Probable not its a car, considering with ceramic coating the entire package set me back $3800. But for the enjoyment factor and smooth power delivery I think it was money well spent. With more power down low I think I should be able to take Lime Rock now without every dropping below 4th which has been one of my main targets.

Thanks to David and Mike at Counterspace Garage and Zach at Delicious Tuning.

+1 Happy customer

[justinco]

Originally Posted by Spec C Wannabe

Hi Justin,


I have just seen the latest autocross video in your youtube channel. You mentioned something is off with your tune because you couldn't reach a certain speed (something like 60mph??) at one of the section in the race course.


Have you already got it sorted out?
If so, What is the problem?

I finally got around to working on the tune with Zach @ Delicious. The car was pulling timing and a couple other things were slightly off. Not sure exactly what changed, but anyways, after a couple tune revisions Zach had things back and working just fine.

[RJasonKlein]

Originally Posted by Azzudien

So I finally installed my ACE A350 header and Delicious Tune from Counterspace Garage.

Ace A-350 ceramic coated, paired with MXP Touring 86 and Delicious 93 octane tune

First installation, it went smooth no real problems. Yes I had to raise the engine, no idea how others have done it without raising. I did rub on the skid plate so I had to do a little metal work. No biggie, small sledge and about 2 hits.

Have never used Ecutek or flashed any tune so that was the part I was most worried about, but it went really smooth and was far easier than I expected.

Initial impressions; I wouldn't say I noticed a huge increase in power, but the biggest difference right of the bat is the smooth power delivery. Stock you feel it so much once you get past the torque dip and the power kicks in. With this setup its smooth power right on through the rev range which was really nice.

As far as sound, a nice deep throaty exhaust and slightly louder than stock, but again now I have no cats. No drone or rasp at all.

Be forewarned, you definitely lose the Subaru rumble with EL header.

Worth the money? Probable not its a car, considering with ceramic coating the entire package set me back $3800. But for the enjoyment factor and smooth power delivery I think it was money well spent. With more power down low I think I should be able to take Lime Rock now without every dropping below 4th which has been one of my main targets.

Thanks to David and Mike at Counterspace Garage and Zach at Delicious Tuning.

+1 Happy customer

Congratulations! Something you should know is that the base tune is very conservative and performance will improve substantially, particularly in the top end, with datalogging and flashing of successive tunes. Initially I felt that the car wasn’t as fast as I had hoped, but I soon found that it’s quite deceptive because the power delivery is so linear and strong right off of idle. Driving the car for a few days demonstrated how much more power was now available throughout the rev-range, and improved tunes really made the car come alive later on. Enjoy!

[Funk]

That’s to much in my opinion for a header lol for that 1700 I’d rather save an extra 500 to 600 more and get someone’s used supercharger kit honestly and get way more power then a header that costs that much .

[bfrank1972]

Originally Posted by Funk

That’s to much in my opinion for a header lol for that 1700 I’d rather save an extra 500 to 600 more and get someone’s used supercharger kit honestly and get way more power then a header that costs that much .

I think this header is for people who A) aren't interested in FI for various reasons, or B) are interested in supercharging down the road and want to optimize at no expense spared. Also keep in mind that purchasing/shipping/installing/tuning/running someone's used supercharger kit costs significantly more than $1700 plus an extra 500-600.