ECU and Engine Tuning Reference Guide - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NomoreNA · 04-12-2013, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visconti

It can be setup via custom maps...

Thanks. Looks like im going with ecutek

glorydays · 04-14-2013, 10:27 AM

Is there a list of ecutek master tuners? Im aware of the list of vendors on pg1 but are they the only people who can tune with ecutek? Im trying to find one in the Syracuse ny area but ive had no luck.

ShikoBariki · 04-15-2013, 02:53 PM

What is the process of tuning? Lets say i buy ecutek (any reccomendations as far as dealers goes?) what do i do then? Since it is going to alter the stock ECU is this going to be a problem as far as warranty goes?Can i go back to stock ECU if i choose to do so vice versa back to tuned ECU?

And for the stages, Stage 1 exhaust and intake
Stage 2???(what mods recommened before stage 2)
stage 3???

Thank you i just need some clarity to how i will start my build.

feldy · 04-15-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShikoBariki

What is the process of tuning? Lets say i buy ecutek (any reccomendations as far as dealers goes?) what do i do then? Since it is going to alter the stock ECU is this going to be a problem as far as warranty goes?Can i go back to stock ECU if i choose to do so vice versa back to tuned ECU?

And for the stages, Stage 1 exhaust and intake
Stage 2???(what mods recommened before stage 2)
stage 3???

Thank you i just need some clarity to how i will start my build.

Everything you asked about can be answered if you SEARCH. Google is powerful.

xjohnx · 04-15-2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glorydays

Is there a list of ecutek master tuners? Im aware of the list of vendors on pg1 but are they the only people who can tune with ecutek? Im trying to find one in the Syracuse ny area but ive had no luck.

http://www.ecutek.com/Dealers.aspx

TOTO_86 · 04-29-2013, 11:46 PM

I think stage 2 is exhaust and intake. Stage 2 is what I'm going for, but I still don't know what tune to get. If anyone can help me out. So far I have a Ingen cold air intake and Invidia N1 catback. I want a tune that will give me a bang for my buck. Something not to expensive and that will show results. Also, I don't know if I will be able to tune the car myself, so where would I tune it? Looking to run on 91 Octane. By the way, it is AT transmission. I'm still deciding on buying headers...Borla maybe. Thanks.

swift996 · 05-01-2013, 07:34 PM

Updated the FAQ with a few points, will work on the additional questions. Feel free to chime in. I know a little, but I'm not a tuning expert.

TOTO_86 · 05-01-2013, 07:55 PM

What's the licence for? I have an idea what the cable is for. :-D

swift996 · 05-01-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOTO_86

What's the licence for? I have an idea what the cable is for. :-D

It's similar to a software license for running MS Office on your home computer. You have to pay a licensing fee to run the EcuTek software ROM on your ECU. So the tuner then charges a tuning fee for the map that they have built that works with the EcuTek ROM. That's probably the biggest disadvantage of EcuTek. It's a proprietary software so the cost is higher than an open source solution. BRZedit seems to have a cheaper licensing model (although very limited tuner support) and Unichip doesn't have a licensing fee although you have to buy their hardware.

swift996 · 05-02-2013, 09:34 AM

Alright, I populated as much as I could. It should be a good start.

I welcome any feedback!

If I missed anyone who is a tuner, please let me know.

Also - If you have a customer review, please post and I'll add to the review post.

Kregar · 05-06-2013, 09:08 AM

Any updates on if AEM's Infinity EMS is working with our cars?

itdansharpe · 05-13-2013, 08:53 AM

I'm not sure if anyone can answer this question, but this surely is the place to find out.

With an EcuTek RaceRom tune, can you still use a OBD2 reader to extract real time data? I want to monitor boost/afr, and don't want to buy gauges.

swift996 · 05-14-2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itdansharpe

I'm not sure if anyone can answer this question, but this surely is the place to find out.

With an EcuTek RaceRom tune, can you still use a OBD2 reader to extract real time data? I want to monitor boost/afr, and don't want to buy gauges.

From what I've seen you can. You just have to reflash the ecu via the OBD2 port but then the cable comes out. I know people plug it back in to do data logging which suggests to me you could alternatively use it to monitor real-time data (as it's being fed). I'm 95% sure you can but anyone running EcuTek, please chime in.

itdansharpe · 05-14-2013, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swift996

From what I've seen you can. You just have to reflash the ecu via the OBD2 port but then the cable comes out. I know people plug it back in to do data logging which suggests to me you could alternatively use it to monitor real-time data (as it's being fed). I'm 95% sure you can but anyone running EcuTek, please chime in.

Great, thank you. I have been running it fine without a tune, I will update once I receive a tune from Mr. Visconti.

05-01-2013, 07:34 PM	#49
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05-02-2013, 09:34 AM	#52
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alright, I populated as much as I could. It should be a good start. I welcome any feedback! If I missed anyone who is a tuner, please let me know. Also - If you have a customer review, please post and I'll add to the review post. __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

05-13-2013, 08:53 AM	#54
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glorydays Remember me? Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ Series.Blue Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 483 Thanks: 259 Thanked 105 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is there a list of ecutek master tuners? Im aware of the list of vendors on pg1 but are they the only people who can tune with ecutek? Im trying to find one in the Syracuse ny area but ive had no luck.

04-15-2013, 02:53 PM	#45
ShikoBariki Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 89 240sx S13 SR20DET, 13 FR-S Location: California Posts: 84 Thanks: 14 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What is the process of tuning? Lets say i buy ecutek (any reccomendations as far as dealers goes?) what do i do then? Since it is going to alter the stock ECU is this going to be a problem as far as warranty goes?Can i go back to stock ECU if i choose to do so vice versa back to tuned ECU? And for the stages, Stage 1 exhaust and intake Stage 2???(what mods recommened before stage 2) stage 3??? Thank you i just need some clarity to how i will start my build.

04-29-2013, 11:46 PM	#48
TOTO_86 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: California Posts: 120 Thanks: 90 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think stage 2 is exhaust and intake. Stage 2 is what I'm going for, but I still don't know what tune to get. If anyone can help me out. So far I have a Ingen cold air intake and Invidia N1 catback. I want a tune that will give me a bang for my buck. Something not to expensive and that will show results. Also, I don't know if I will be able to tune the car myself, so where would I tune it? Looking to run on 91 Octane. By the way, it is AT transmission. I'm still deciding on buying headers...Borla maybe. Thanks.

05-01-2013, 07:55 PM	#50
TOTO_86 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: California Posts: 120 Thanks: 90 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What's the licence for? I have an idea what the cable is for. :-D

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