So while i love the gst basemap im already setting aside $$$ to get an electronic boost controller and my own custom tune and i had a couple questions.

1. Is it possible to have my car tuned completely over the internet (i believe i already read it was?) using openport? If so.. who should i get in contact with?? Obviously distance wouldn't matter if its all done online so id be looking for someone with a fair price and good reputation. Id like to have a couple maps made i can keep on my laptop and switch at will with my tactrix.

2. If 1 is not possible, then does anyone have any suggestions for a tuner close to me. I live in dutchess county new york which is about ~60 miles north of NYC. I would also like my tunes to be able to be loaded with my tactrix.

3. Suggestions on an electronic boost controller? I don't need to go overboard... just want something that will be able to handle my needs (stock RA turbo tune, eventually i will have most bolt ons).

Thanks in advance to anyone that can offer me some advice!

 

1. After you purchase a wideband, you can contact:
- AMS (sales@amsperformance.com)
- English Racing (lucasenglish@yahoo.com)
- Bryan aka Razorlab
- Mike Golden (golden@goldenevo.com)

...just to name a few good reputable tuners. There's more available. Golden just completed my latest tune and was great to work with.

2. Don't know about local

3. Grimmspeed makes an excellent EBC that I use on my RA-X setup
http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=163

 

You can add Clipse3gt to the list.

Bryan's not actively tuning (other peoples' cars) right now.

Rich

 

Thanks for the reply guys, i appreciate all of the help and i think im going to email a few different people with my goals to get an idea of cost. First things first... aem wideband and grimmspeed ebc . 2 more questions... if i buy a test pipe without a spot for a wideband is it pretty simple/cheap to get a new bung welded in? and is the installation of the grimmspeed pretty straightforward ?

 

Probably best to put the wideband bung in the downpipe before the testpipe (ie. near the front o2 sensor). That way, if you ever go completely MAD and put the catalytic converter back on (lol), your wideband install stays completely undisturbed.

Rich

 

I bought a downpipe specifically so i could put in a WB O2 sensor:

 

my wife will wind up divorcing me if i start spending a ton of money lol. the reason i wanted to avoid buying a downpipe/modifying the stock pipe is for warranty purposes. the guys at my dealership are actually REALLY kool with mods, doesnt make much difference to them.. however they have a mitsu rep that randomly shows up and any mitsu cars in for service still under factory warranty get their vin recorded and ANY AND ALL mods noted... so if something happens to fail related to a modded part in any way.. even if the part wasnt at fault, i pay out of pocket. so for now everything i intend to do will either have to be completely concealed or easy to remove... why i chose to have the test pipe as my wideband source since its a hell of a lot easier to drop the cat and put in a test pipe... then switch them as needed... as opposed to the downpipe. BUT... would it be possible to get the bung welded in the factory downpipe far down enough so that it couldn't be seen from the engine bay at all? Id be going with the AEM wideband setup (dont know if it matters much but figured id mention it in case placement is important)

 

Also... is the wideband bung traditionally in the downpipe? Im considering picking up a turbo xs test pipe cheap and then just getting the bung welded in to the stock downpipe. As long as this is feasible. Whenever you guys get back on lemme know.

 

Yeah, wideband sensor is generally positioned in the downpipe.

A welded bung for a gauge sensor shouldn't invalidate anything in terms of warranty, as long as it is installed intelligently. Ditto for the wideband electrical wiring. Just avoid dodgy workmanship.

Rich

 

oh fantastic. I know a very reputable local shop that built a custom exhaust for my friends gti, i will be contacting them .

As always, thank you very much rich.

 

Adding a bung cost me around $65.

Make sure you have a blanking bolt to fit in lieu of the wideband sensor. Only put in the wbo2 once it's all wired up and powered - you don't want an unpowered sensor sitting in the hot exhaust gas stream, or it can be damaged.... hence the usefulness of a dummy bolt.

Rich

 

If you do decide to get a downpipe. I have a turboxs downpipe with the factory o2 bung and wideband bung. You might need it for the test pipe