stock ecu vs. s-squared tune remix
Originally Posted by ericdared81
Isn't the ECUtek $750? Because Tuner would only be a $400 upgrade if you alread have the AccessPort and $995 if you don't.
And you can switch between pre-tuned maps at home with the tuner without going back to the shop everytime right?
And you can switch between pre-tuned maps at home with the tuner without going back to the shop everytime right?
And yeah, you could probably get a tuner to make you a few maps and you'll be able to switch them with the handheld unit. Don't know what he'd charge for the custom maps, but I assume that he'd charge you dyno time (on top of the $1000 you already spent on AP/ST) and worst case scenario, probably an hour worth of dyno time per map (considering thats how long one map can take).
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Originally Posted by soggynoodles
650 for the wrx
750 for the STI
750 for the STI
Originally Posted by Killian Maynard
ECUTek averages $650 for initial license and tune.
So if you went the route of the AT, you would spend $995 for the hardware, then you would probably have to pay a shop for dyno tuning time assuming you can find a shop that is up and running with the Cobb AT.
The other option is the Cobb Protuner that iirc is essentially like ECUTek, you pay a licensing fee at the shop performing the tune and you end up with a reflash. So you would ahve the one map in that case but if you added the the street tuner I think you may be able to switch maps, sort of like the delt dash for ECUTek?
So if you went the route of the AT, you would spend $995 for the hardware, then you would probably have to pay a shop for dyno tuning time assuming you can find a shop that is up and running with the Cobb AT.
The other option is the Cobb Protuner that iirc is essentially like ECUTek, you pay a licensing fee at the shop performing the tune and you end up with a reflash. So you would ahve the one map in that case but if you added the the street tuner I think you may be able to switch maps, sort of like the delt dash for ECUTek?
ECUtek should have something like that out soon.
Last edited by Nick Koan; May 6, 2005 at 01:52 PM. Reason: added a caveat that I figured was common knowledge
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Originally Posted by nKoan
Delta Dash doesn't allow users to switch maps. In fact, ECUtek doesn't have anything for end users to switch maps. Delta Dash is a diagnostic/data logging tool.
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Originally Posted by ericdared81
I knew that was going to happen
Also, ProTuner isn't out yet. There are supposedly some Beta copies floating around (like 4) but its not out yet. It should be out soon.
I believe ProTuner will be able to make maps for AccessPort, StreetTuner and possibly flash your ECU directly.
Until ProTuner comes out, you are going to have to buy AccessPort/StreetTuner if you want to get custom maps.
I believe ProTuner will be able to make maps for AccessPort, StreetTuner and possibly flash your ECU directly.
Until ProTuner comes out, you are going to have to buy AccessPort/StreetTuner if you want to get custom maps.
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Originally Posted by nKoan
Delta Dash doesn't allow users to switch maps. In fact, ECUtek doesn't have anything for end users to switch maps. Delta Dash is a diagnostic/data logging tool.
ECUtek should have something like that out soon.
ECUtek should have something like that out soon.
If you have the Ecutek PSI3 in dash monitor and access to user tune you can also set a secondary rev limiter map (along with the rest of the user tune options). It can be a lot of fun when you let a friend drive the car and limit them to 3,000rpm. It is also a useful feature if you ever valet park the car...
Originally Posted by topnotchwrx
But there is a way to switch the boost settings right? Something about the defogger switch and holding the gas pedal all the way to the floor.
Personally, I couldn't give two ****s about map switching. I just want a faster car, not sometimes faster, faster when its hot, faster when its cold, etc... type maps. Just give me one, and if I can't eek out those last 5hp, oh well. My car is pretty heavy anyways.
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Originally Posted by Ali G
There is a secondary boost map you can access by going WOT and pressing the rear defroster button.
If you have the Ecutek PSI3 in dash monitor and access to user tune you can also set a secondary rev limiter map (along with the rest of the user tune options). It can be a lot of fun when you let a friend drive the car and limit them to 3,000rpm. It is also a useful feature if you ever valet park the car...
If you have the Ecutek PSI3 in dash monitor and access to user tune you can also set a secondary rev limiter map (along with the rest of the user tune options). It can be a lot of fun when you let a friend drive the car and limit them to 3,000rpm. It is also a useful feature if you ever valet park the car...