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s2d4 · 09-05-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon99

i dont even get how one would run Open Flash Manager on a Mac... Shiv do you have a tutorial for that ?

Install virtualization software such as VMware, install windows on that then install OFM in it. Done.

Luckrider · 09-05-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stonenewt

Honestly, I haven't a clue. I've gone home-brew for both turbo builds I've done. I'm actually wanting to keep the power down this time, my Elise was at 270bhp/ton, but to my mind was too much PWR to enjoy the car on the street. I was thinking about keeping it to 220-235bhp.

You can get 235bhp naturally aspirated since the car makes 200 stock. A drop in filter, header, and tune should net about 230bhp.

stonenewt · 09-06-2014, 08:41 AM

Yeah, on the face of it a 35bhp increase isn't huge. However, I would want to do that by raising the torque curve about 20% across the rev range & also get rid of the torque dip rather than shifting more torque to the top end of the rev range. That's much harder gains to get hold of, especially in the lower half of the rev range where the stock exhaust restrictions aren't having huge effects on the power output.

s2d4 · 09-06-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by stonenewt

Yeah, on the face of it a 35bhp increase isn't huge. However, I would want to do that by raising the torque curve about 20% across the rev range & also get rid of the torque dip rather than shifting more torque to the top end of the rev range. That's much harder gains to get hold of, especially in the lower half of the rev range where the stock exhaust restrictions aren't having huge effects on the power output.

You are looking at the wrong end of the pipes for NA.

stonenewt · 09-06-2014, 09:57 AM

You need to look at both sides of the cylinder head to find 20% across the entire rev range. I simply can't see a way to achieve that without light pressure forced induction on the BRZ.

jflogerzi · 09-06-2014, 10:50 AM

Sounds like he wants a linear throttle which a Centrifuge type blower would be the way to go. IMO OFT+ a tuner kit V3 Vortec kit will get you there.

Luckrider · 09-06-2014, 11:11 AM

Actually, it sounds like he wants the phantom with a UEL header. 80ft/lb torque increase on the low end with instant response and no more torque dip.

paintdude258 · 06-21-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by s2d4

Install virtualization software such as VMware, install windows on that then install OFM in it. Done.

Dont mean to bring back an older thread, but as far as running the OFT software on a mac, is buying a windows software license my only way to go? I really dont care to have to spend the extra money if i dont have to.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Wyattkb · 06-27-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by paintdude258

Dont mean to bring back an older thread, but as far as running the OFT software on a mac, is buying a windows software license my only way to go? I really dont care to have to spend the extra money if i dont have to.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

You don't need to necessarily "buy" Windows

Shiv@Openflash · 06-27-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by paintdude258

Dont mean to bring back an older thread, but as far as running the OFT software on a mac, is buying a windows software license my only way to go? I really dont care to have to spend the extra money if i dont have to.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

We all uses Macs here at the office. And yes, you will need to buy a windows software license to run OpenFlash Manager. Mind you, you will only need a laptop if you want to load non-OTS tunes or to review datalogs. For loading one of the OTS maps, no laptop is required as long as the OFT recognizes your stock software calibration.

elBarto · 06-28-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by paintdude258

Dont mean to bring back an older thread, but as far as running the OFT software on a mac, is buying a windows software license my only way to go? I really dont care to have to spend the extra money if i dont have to.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Microsoft offers Evaluation versions you can test for 180 days.
See this link

And you can probably find Windows 7 in a bargain bin.

paintdude258 · 06-28-2015, 10:33 AM

All great information guys! I appreciate the replies! Gonna try that trial link out and go from there!

ChuckButta · 07-08-2015, 03:07 PM

I just went through this exact issue of using a mac and having trouble fully using the OFT. When i was running VMware fusion i could run the OFT software and talk to the tablet. But i noticed that i had trouble uploading to the OFT and i didn't have access to all the functions of the program. Once i booted up using Bootcamp and ran regular windows the OFT program worked perfect and i had no problems loading or reading files. So i guess the moral is, it "can be" used running Fusion or parallels, but for full functionality running proper windows is the way to do it.

BRZtoni · 07-08-2015, 03:51 PM

i have a macbook pro 2013 model i use bootcamp with a version of window 8 installed. i have ECUTEK and work flawlessly

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stonenewt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: BMW 120d Location: England Posts: 237 Thanks: 29 Thanked 65 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, on the face of it a 35bhp increase isn't huge. However, I would want to do that by raising the torque curve about 20% across the rev range & also get rid of the torque dip rather than shifting more torque to the top end of the rev range. That's much harder gains to get hold of, especially in the lower half of the rev range where the stock exhaust restrictions aren't having huge effects on the power output.

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stonenewt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: BMW 120d Location: England Posts: 237 Thanks: 29 Thanked 65 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You need to look at both sides of the cylinder head to find 20% across the entire rev range. I simply can't see a way to achieve that without light pressure forced induction on the BRZ.

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ChuckButta Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2015 FRS RS1 Location: Dallas Posts: 24 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just went through this exact issue of using a mac and having trouble fully using the OFT. When i was running VMware fusion i could run the OFT software and talk to the tablet. But i noticed that i had trouble uploading to the OFT and i didn't have access to all the functions of the program. Once i booted up using Bootcamp and ran regular windows the OFT program worked perfect and i had no problems loading or reading files. So i guess the moral is, it "can be" used running Fusion or parallels, but for full functionality running proper windows is the way to do it.

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