Which is better for the EvoIX: Ecutek or Safc?

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Mar 11, 2006 | 04:41 AM
  #1  
I have a friend that has an IX RS' and he is torn between choosing the "Ecutek" or the "SAFCII" for a tuning device. Which do you think would be better? He wants to put a TBE,720's, Cams(280 on both sides), Camgears (when they come out with mivec versions) and a fuel pump.
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Mar 11, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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Quote: I have a friend that has an IX RS' and he is torn between choosing the "Ecutek" or the "SAFCII" for a tuning device. Which do you think would be better? He wants to put a TBE,720's, Cams(280 on both sides), Camgears (when they come out with mivec versions) and a fuel pump.
SAFC is a crewd fuel piggy back, ecutek can control timing, mivec, change rev limits, fuel etc....
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Mar 11, 2006 | 06:19 AM
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Keep in mind that ECUTEK is a NOT end-user tuning device. You have to find an authorizied tuner/dealer for it. But Ecutek IS the best choice. Remember you are changing the actual fuel/timing tables on the ECU rather than skewing voltages (afc). So tell your buddy to get his mods all sorted out FIRST then get a custom tune.
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Mar 11, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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Quote: Keep in mind that ECUTEK is a NOT end-user tuning device. You have to find an authorizied tuner/dealer for it. But Ecutek IS the best choice. Remember you are changing the actual fuel/timing tables on the ECU rather than skewing voltages (afc). So tell your buddy to get his mods all sorted out FIRST then get a custom tune.
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Mar 11, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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Quote: +1
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Mar 11, 2006 | 10:21 AM
  #6  
Guys - just a few points

the IX has 6 ignition timing maps and MIVEC so trying to tune it with a SAFC is really like trying to hunt a giant bear with a sling shot - not adviseable

ECUTEK is very good and I sell it - however - I have perfected the Dyno Flash for the IX which has more tunable parameters than the Ecutek - works the same exact way as far as tuning and is 1/2 the price. My mail in IX flash is $300 shipped fed ex.
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Mar 11, 2006 | 11:35 AM
  #7  
can your dynoflash control boost like the ecutek?
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Mar 11, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Quote: can your dynoflash control boost like the ecutek?
the DynoFlash has all of the features of EcuTek if im not mistaken, both are ways of reprogramming the factory ecu maps. I got the dynoflash through the mail last week and i gotta say its awesome, boost holds around 18.5 bar to redline w/o a MBC and holds 21 to redline with MBC set at 22 peak!
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Mar 11, 2006 | 12:01 PM
  #9  
Ecutek is expensive at first Ive been told.
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Mar 11, 2006 | 12:03 PM
  #10  
In other words...."I don't know how to tune the SAFC!"
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Mar 11, 2006 | 01:12 PM
  #11  
Between those two choices, the ECUTEK is far superior. But I would save money and get a techtom flash such as Dynoflash for the same results. Pretty darn happy with my custom tune even without a MBC (spike 21lbs drop down to 17-18lbs by redline).
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Mar 11, 2006 | 02:37 PM
  #12  
I got my SAFC II, is less expensive and i boost it 21 psi but it drop down too to 17-18 psi)

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