Least expensive way to get an NA tune

[Spec C Wannabe]

Originally Posted by ermax

I would suggest downloading ECUFlash and RomRaider and then download an OEM rom and poke around a little within an OEM rom. You don’t need the cable to use the software. The flash part is as simple as opening the rom in ECUFlash and then clicking a button to flash.

One warning though is the OBD2 port on this car is really touchy. You want to use some heavy rubber bands to make sure it’s super snug. The last thing you want is it to disconnect while flashing. I’ve not had this happen while stationary but I’ve had datalogs drop while driving due to the connector not being secure. Rubber bands fixed that and actually now I simply have an OBD2 cable extension into the glove box that seems to have a more secure connection.

Here is a really informative thread on flashing and logging with the Tactrix. Read it 300 times. Hahaha
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62332

Could you please elaborate on using the rubber bands to better secure the OP2 connection?

[AFRichZC6]

I would suggest sending a message to @Tor to discuss OFT's capabilities and custom remote tuning.

I've gotten remote OFT tuning done through him, and it's much better than any OFT's canned tunes. Great experience, overall!

[ermax]

Originally Posted by Spec C Wannabe

Could you please elaborate on using the rubber bands to better secure the OP2 connection?

Plug the Tactrix into the OBD2 port and then take a rubber band and loop it around the port and the Tactrix to keep it plugged in snug. I don't know how else to explain it. Doesn't take an engineer to figure it out, just lay under there and take a look at it.

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

Oft + e85 might be best gain per dollar. My opinion fwiw.

E85 tune loaded with tactrix open port is best bang for buck I would not recommend it for someone who knows nothing about tuning though.

Jaden

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by DigitalVeil92

I do have a laptop and I'm pretty computer-savvy (computer science/programming minor in college) which is why the OFT is kinda my last option right now. Don't need to pay for the convenience of no laptop involved.



Car's paid off. The problem is kids. Lol. Just seeing if there's an affordable way to get a proper tune on my car and get it running the way it was always meant to.

I would go with tactrix.

I have close to 210 whp with less than$1000 invested.

Jaden

[Lantanafrs2]

I like loading a tune and driving. Too lazy for that last 4 hp. Here we go,,,,