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Old May 14, 2007, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Street Tuners
Dude---go to these peeps...
http://www.turbotrix.com/

They will hook you up, at the very least ask this question to them rather than people that dont know what they are talking about...conjecture...is all you'll get on here..
ROFLMAO.

Thats damn right. All conjecture. The stock ECU is not good for more than 200 hp. You must get a Big time shop to get your car tuned with an aftermarket ECU. Just switching to aftermarket ecu = 50 hp. wowzorz.

Seek and ye shall find. The number of high hp stock ecu SELF TUNED cars grows every day. But then again, their dynos must be conjecture.
Old May 14, 2007, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Dynamic2ning
does anybody know if i might be ready for a flash with the little upgrades that i have for my 06 evo mr. well i have a greddy evo 2 exhaust,with delete pipe, greddy intercooler, fuel pump,boost control,greddy blow off valve well thats what i have for now. does a flash give enough horse power? or would it be a waste to get a flash? or should i get a after market ecu ?
It sure does. Just make sure you pick the right tuner. Do your reasearch on the forums and make your best choice. The flash right now is something you NEED not want b/c of your mods. It is not uncommon to gain 25-35 HP with a simple flash. If its a daily driver and youre not planning on going nuts with mods and $$$ then stay with the stock ECU.
Old May 14, 2007, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ndylam
Oh and for the record.
How long have you been driving your car without having it flash ???
Specially when you have a aftermarket fuel pump installed. You must be crazy buddy.
wow its been like 3 months why ?
Old May 15, 2007, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Dynamic2ning
so u guys are telling me dat a flash is better then an after market ecu i donno cause i went to a shop in queens ny yesterday and i asked about this they told me that a ecu is better are they just trying to sell it to me or wat cause im trying to get to 600hp at least without having to bye things twice
Each has their own strengths and weaknesses. You have to keep in mind that a shop will always prefer to sell you a $600+ EMS system which you then have to pay them money again to tune as well, as opposed to just paying to have the tune done with the flash...which ones will make them more money?
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Old May 15, 2007, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by lemmonhead
ya with your better intercooler, pump and exhaust DO NOT do a mail in flash, would be a total waste man. Get a real tune, and you will be blazzing fast.
dude wats a "mail in flash"
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I have a link my sig that explains
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Originally Posted by Dynamic2ning
dude wats a "mail in flash"
You have a choice of mailing in your ECU to a tuner that will tweak it to better suit your mods or you can e-mail your ROM along with a log to a tuner that will do the same thing. I would suggest the latter because it's closer to a custom tune and it's always fun having the tactrix cable.
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Originally Posted by Chemwarrior
You have a choice of mailing in your ECU to a tuner that will tweak it to better suit your mods or you can e-mail your ROM along with a log to a tuner that will do the same thing. I would suggest the latter because it's closer to a custom tune and it's always fun having the tactrix cable.
Can u elaborate on wat u said cause i did not understand wat uwrote
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Originally Posted by Dynamic2ning
Can u elaborate on wat u said cause i did not understand wat uwrote
Oh its quite simple what he said lets elabrote a little:


Mail in ECU:

- Physically remove ECU from car send to tuner
- Tuner flashes the ECU and sends it back
- Install and enjoy
- Requires wrench... patience and spare vehicle


Email Flash:

- Read rom using Tactrix cable and Ecuflash
- Email Rom to tuner and pay them
- Tuner redoes your map and emails you back
- Flash your emailed rom and enjoy
- Requires flashing software, logger, and tactrix cable
- Generally more complete tune with adjustments made by tuners based on your logs



Did i miss anything?
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Mail in ECU:

- Physically remove ECU from car send to tuner
- Tuner flashes the ECU and sends it back
- Install and enjoy
- Requires wrench... patience and spare vehicle

This is probably the best option for you. There are 3 10mm bolts on the ECU behind the glove box. I would remove it, next day air it to us and we would flash it and mail it back to you the same day as we received it. You would reinstall it, put back the 3 10mm bolts and drive away in your new found power and torque.

If you have any questions, please feel free to PM us.

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Originally Posted by RoadSpike
Oh its quite simple what he said lets elabrote a little:


Mail in ECU:

- Physically remove ECU from car send to tuner
- Tuner flashes the ECU and sends it back
- Install and enjoy
- Requires wrench... patience and spare vehicle


Email Flash:

- Read rom using Tactrix cable and Ecuflash
- Email Rom to tuner and pay them
- Tuner redoes your map and emails you back
- Flash your emailed rom and enjoy
- Requires flashing software, logger, and tactrix cable
- Generally more complete tune with adjustments made by tuners based on your logs



Did i miss anything?

Thank you for expounding for me. I guess next time I need to explain stuff as if the OP hasn't done a search.
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