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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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Thumbs up Vishnu Ecutek on Stock WRX

Just got my Ecutek on my stock WRX and it runs really really good. It seems like the car is much smoother than stock. Plus, you get more power. One thing I notice is that the boost is better manage. Before, it would just jumps to 6-7psi at partial throttle or WOT around 14.0 psi.

5th gear, feels like 4th gear. 4th gear feels like 3rd gear........
To me, the car pulls so much stronger than stock.


Thank you Shiv, Brett and Ken at Vishnu for your help.

BTW: Shiv, thanks for the drivng lesson in the rain today.

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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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I had a question on the Ecutek. Did you need to do any tuning at all or was it that the Ecutek was installed and you were done?

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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 01:11 AM
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christoph1371,

Yes, that's my question.

Maps need to b made since all WRXs aren't created equal, right?

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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 09:09 AM
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Buzzman, I had my car on the dyno to get the reflash. Remember, you do not have to get your car dyno to get the Ecutek reflash for a stock car. From my understanding that the generic map, works very well and safe. I think the advantage of getting it tuned is that you get a alittle more HP. I believe that the new stage sub-zero is plug and play. Very nice.

For more info: www.vishnupower.com

Hope that helps.

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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 03:16 PM
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christoph1371, good point. I agree.
Old Jan 9, 2003 | 10:09 PM
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Hman,

Do u know if the install is easy and could b done by myself? I heard that the install is something like $300

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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by christoph1371
Install for the ECUtek?
yeah
Old Jan 10, 2003 | 08:10 AM
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To my understanding there are two ways you can do it:

1. If you live near Vishnu, you can make an appointment to drop off your car. You do not have to do anything related to install for the reflash. They will not need to take your ecu out.

2. You can take out your ecu and mail it to them. In return, they will mail you back the same ecu with the new reflash. If you do not want any down time, they can mail you a core to use while waiting for your ecu to come back.

Taking out the ecu is fairly easy. It takes some people less than 10min. to remove the ecu.


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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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Ecutek and Dyno Tuning

Hi guys,

Here's my 2c on dyno tuning. Conducted properly, it provides an excellent platform for proper ecu mapping. With it, the tuner can isolate and adjust for trouble spots. He can also find areas of over-advance (which causes unnecessary engine stress) which would be impossible to determine through street tuning alone. He can also develop the safest-possible fuel curve by running richer until the point of torque loss (same applies to ignition tuning, of course). And more. These basic tuning techniques are simply not possible through street tuning alone.

Of course, street tuning should be a part of any tuning process-- after dyno tuning, of course. Without it, transient over-boosts, lean-run, etc,. can go unnoticed. But as for making power through preliminary mapping, the properly-conducted dyno tuning is, by far, the best tool for the job. When trying to extract 150-200hp/liter, dyno tuning is the only safe way to derive proper ECU mapping.

Just my 2c,
shiv
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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Thanks--Shiv.
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