EcuTek Tuning in Australia

[crimespree]

Originally Posted by DriftEightSix

I have driven ecutek motors with 1 000 000 whp!!!!

What of it...

How about you give us more details about these " Ecuwrecked" cars?

Were the 86's? are they using the current ecutek software?

Cheers... you can't come bashing in a thread with no details!

Yep we need dyno sheets showing power losses!


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[os86]

Originally Posted by coyote

Choose carefully. I retuned two Ecuwrecked cars this month.

That's all I'll say.

I have to agree with you on this, with all due respect to ECUTEK.

Sometimes its best to invest in a stand alone from the very beginning as your plans will keep changing and the stock ECU will not be the best option. Some people end up spending a shit load more than they planned on.

Flash plus a basic tune is going to be $1k from the sounds of it, looking at the US guys? can some one confrim this is AUS ?

[86drift]

Originally Posted by 86drift

I will create a section in the Classifieds section next week. I am working on a special for you guys so keep an eye out for it.

Please do not post about whether you like EcuTek or not. If you want to do that create another thread.

If you do have questions about what the available options are then go right ahead. Is no one interested about launch control, will my dealer know if it's tuned or if you can tune if for the soon to be available turbo/supercharging kits?

[mikedsilva]

I'm a bit new to all this: Is Ecutek the one where they LOCK the ecu?
If so, would that cause issues at your dealer when they plug in the scan tool?

[JP]

does an ECUtek flash increment the flash counter?

[86drift]

Originally Posted by mikedsilva

I'm a bit new to all this: Is Ecutek the one where they LOCK the ecu?
If so, would that cause issues at your dealer when they plug in the scan tool?

How it works it that the EcuTek software downloads updated fuel and ignition maps (as well as other stuff) to your ECU's ROM. This is effectively the 'tune'.
The tune can only be modified by an EcuTek authorised tuner. You can buy an EcuTek cable (when you get the tune) to flash the standard tune back on or reinstall the new tune.
It doesn't stop other software/tuners flashing the ECU, so it's not locked in that way. It doesn't let you tune it yourself, if that's what you mean by locked.

When the dealer plugs in their scan tool they cannot see you have the EcuTek tune installed. If you are really worried then buy the EcuTek cable and flash the standard tune on when you take it to the dealer.

Originally Posted by JP

does an ECUtek flash increment the flash counter?

I'm not familiar with the 'flash counter'. Happy to be educated. Can you PM me a link to the info relating to the 86's ECU. Cheers.

[LeftFootBrake]

It's a long thread but I think answers to the questions posted here plus more is covered: EcuTek preparing to release PRO ECU software for BRZ

(BTW, I won't be doing anything other than enjoying stock tune/suspension/tyres for at least the warranty period and most likely beyond, so that link is the most I'm going to be able to provide.)

[DriftEightSix]

Originally Posted by 86drift

When the dealer plugs in their scan tool they cannot see you have the EcuTek tune installed. If you are really worried then buy the EcuTek cable and flash the standard tune on when you take it to the dealer.



I'm not familiar with the 'flash counter'. Happy to be educated. Can you PM me a link to the info relating to the 86's ECU. Cheers.

Dude you are selling false info (Sorry to be harsh) Dealers can see that the ECU has been touched via check sums!

Then can and will notice that the ECU has been touched/modified. Even if you rollback to a standard tune before you return to the dealer.

[86drift]

Originally Posted by DriftEightSix

Dude you are selling false info (Sorry to be harsh) Dealers can see that the ECU has been touched via check sums!

Then can and will notice that the ECU has been touched/modified. Even if you rollback to a standard tune before you return to the dealer.

Good to know. I wouldn't think you could use a check sum against data that's dynamic (eg, knock count). Or, does it only do checks on the static parts of the ROM?

I'm only going on what I've been told by the EcuTek distributor.
I'd like to take my 86 (after a tune) to a friendly Toyota Service Centre and see what they do you check it.
Anyone suggest somewhere in Syd I can take it? I would like to see for myself (hard when two people tell you different things).

[JP]

http://subdiesel.wordpress.com/2011/...d/#comment-185

Subaru implemented the reflash counter on newer ECU's to allow them to check when people have messed with the ECU's.

The Toyota Tech's and service foreman's I've spoken to so far weren't aware of it as none of them have a subaru background. But you can bet the TMCA guys that investigate/approve engine warranty claims will be up to speed if engines start to pop for unexplainable reasons.

[86drift]

The 86 has gone into the shop for an EcuTek tune. Can't wait for the results. I get it back tomorrow. I asked them to take photos and video, so fingers crossed. I also gave them my stainless track pipe (muffler delete) to test as well.

As for the checksum, I am lead to believe it's used to determine if the tune in the ECU is valid. The EcuTek tune passes this check and therefore cannot be detected via the use of checksums.

[Gambit]

Is this your car?
funny how MRT describe the dip as mechnical and nothing related to the tune?! haha

[Gir]

I count 10kw and 20mn. That's pretty impressive for just a tune.

[JiB]

I thought MRT got their own car?