Wookiee22 Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 This all looks very interesting, looking forward to seeing what kind of results it achieves. What's the general opinion with regards ecu re-maps on stock cars? Is it worth it (implying that a stock ecu is somehow 'holding back' the engine's ability) without the addition of mods? Quote
Chris`I Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 This all looks very interesting, looking forward to seeing what kind of results it achieves. What's the general opinion with regards ecu re-maps on stock cars? Is it worth it (implying that a stock ecu is somehow 'holding back' the engine's ability) without the addition of mods? Pingu got his done with an aftermarket ECU, but gains should be similar. He has his dyno graph about half way down this page - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=17420&start=45 Reckon you should see about 20BHP and 30lb-ft torque. But its the shape of the curve that makes all the difference, much more lower down Quote
wizard Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 I think for 20 - 30bhp.. the £575.00 + god knows how much fuel (to get there and back) would probably be worth it. But I somehow doubt it'll be this much. Otherwise, peeps, I would recommend you spend your money wisely and get a 50bhp of nitrous (like I did!) Quote
rtbiscuit Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 I think for 20 - 30bhp.. the £575.00 + god knows how much fuel (to get there and back) would probably be worth it. But I somehow doubt it'll be this much. Otherwise, peeps, I would recommend you spend your money wisely and get a 50bhp of nitrous (like I did!) don't for get that doesn't include the £100's you would have spent on induction kits, exhausts, plenum spacers etc to make the most of the re flash. Quote
Chris`I Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 I think for 20 - 30bhp.. the £575.00 + god knows how much fuel (to get there and back) would probably be worth it. But I somehow doubt it'll be this much. Thats why I'm waiting to see the outcome. The main thing to remember with it is that the headline increases will be minimal. If you look at Pingus plot the headline gains arent too much, but the extra torque low down the rev range is very good. Much better bang for buck than just sticking on mods and not having it done! Quote
wizard Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 It's sad to think that in a way all these "breathing" mods are a waste of money if this map / flash doesn't work. Unless ofcourse you were doing it for the noise... in which case, it's worth it... Just about... but with my car, it seems as if I've LOST power due to running lean. Quote
Chris`I Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 It's sad to think that in a way all these "breathing" mods are a waste of money if this map / flash doesn't work. Unless ofcourse you were doing it for the noise... in which case, it's worth it... Just about... but with my car, it seems as if I've LOST power due to running lean. Yeah I agree. I just looked at my printout again and I am running the same AFR as you by the sounds of it. Topped out at a 13.5:1 AFR, which is higher than I remember. I think my pop charger also lost me power. I get the feeling (and has been said before) that the ECU isnt tuned to handle the extra flow. So give it more flow and it will allow you to use it a bit until you hit the ceiling AFR, which might be where we are with the OEM setup. Hopefully a new tune with chuck in some more fuel and bring down the AFR into a 12.5 region Quote
RSTuning Posted May 4, 2009 Author Posted May 4, 2009 Estimated delivery May 6, 2009 by 12:00 PM Just been emailed this by fedex Quote
sunset350z Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Bloody hell!!! they are messing you around a bit, when do you think you'll be ready for the first guinea pig so to speak Quote
clarkie34 Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Book me on the 7th. Only joking mate keep us updated on how you get on. Form an orderly que. Quote
fatalus Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Would it be possible for us outside UK to get such service?? Quote
rtbiscuit Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Would it be possible for us outside UK to get such service?? its not that far a drive from sweden, jeremyy clarkson did it on top gear Quote
fatalus Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Would it be possible for us outside UK to get such service?? its not that far a drive from sweden, jeremyy clarkson did it on top gear Actually my summer trip will run through Nurburgring towards Italy and Greece so UK sounds like a "small" deviation to this I was more interested in a ECU mail-in service to be honest!! Quote
RSTuning Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 Postal service for a generic reflash will be no problem May 5, 2009 6:21 PMAt dest sort facilitySTANSTED GB Quote
dannyboy107 Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Oooooo the suspense is killing me!!!! looking forward to the results Quote
Chris`I Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 And we have lift off So whens the first Zed booked in for then? Quote
RSTuning Posted May 6, 2009 Author Posted May 6, 2009 I need to get a selection of cars in to read the ECU's. Make sure all the software is supported and if not send them off for patching. So if anyone is passing Quote
Chris`I Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 So if anyone is passing Be careful what you ask for! I give it until CoB today before you have more Zeds than you know what to do with beating down your door! Look forward to seeing the results when this is done Quote
RSTuning Posted May 6, 2009 Author Posted May 6, 2009 So if anyone is passing Be careful what you ask for! I give it until CoB today before you have more Zeds than you know what to do with beating down your door! Look forward to seeing the results when this is done Haha, looking forward to it too tbh, will be nice to get some mapped up and running nice Quote
IanS16 Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 So if anyone is passing Be careful what you ask for! I give it until CoB today before you have more Zeds than you know what to do with beating down your door! Look forward to seeing the results when this is done Haha, looking forward to it too tbh, will be nice to get some mapped up and running nice WOOP WOOP FINALLY! Fingers still crossed though! Quote
Toon Chris Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 I need to get a selection of cars in to read the ECU's. Make sure all the software is supported and if not send them off for patching. So if anyone is passing can be there at about 4 - 4.30pm today if you are quick as i have to be away form Leeds before the rush hour starts! Quote
IanS16 Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Say I was to bring the Zed up on Saturday, what sort of price would I be looking at? Also would the reflash be dyno tuned or would it be flashed on preset mods? Quote
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