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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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Who does the best reflash: Scientific/Logical responses only:

Reflashes are one of the best bangs for the buck for modding Evos: What are the exact differences between the Works, Vishnu, Dynoflash reflashes? (Have I missed some vendors?) Price is an acceptable difference to list, but I'm primarily interested in actual quality of the reflash. Keep price a secondary factor in this Scientific discussion.

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Re: Who does the best reflash: Scientific/Logical responses only:

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Reflashes are one of the best bangs for the buck for modding Evos: What are the exact differences between the Works, Vishnu, Dynoflash reflashes? Price is an acceptable difference to list, but I'm primarily interested in actual quality of the reflash. Keep price a secondary factor in this Scientific discussion.
It depends on who has the best knowledge of the factory code logic some I know are only tuning "on load areas" of the primary map- others with more knowlege of OEM codes will retune the primary and secondary maps, injector scalings, idle tweeks (which is much harder than it sounds especially with cams), Some might even gain access to the "car specific ecu problem" for a no down time swap The very best will allow user switchable maps
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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I would go with Al/DynoFlash. I think all the ECU reflashes are almost the same in gains, but you can get DynoFlashed for 1/2 the price of everybody else. You can also get rev limit, fuel cut, boost cut, and other add-ons for much less than the his competitors.

He also offers a reflash back to stock and a full refund for unsatisfied customers.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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Originally posted by BadBoyBeltran
I would go with Al/DynoFlash. I think all the ECU reflashes are almost the same in gains, but you can get DynoFlashed for 1/2 the price of everybody else. You can also get rev limit, fuel cut, boost cut, and other add-ons for much less than the his competitors.

He also offers a reflash back to stock and a full refund for unsatisfied customers.
everyone else has access to those very basic parameters. Others also offer the full moneyback too. The price is unarguably nice
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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User switchable maps would be great, if the flashes themselves were top notch.
Would a capable tuner make changes to the secondary maps, injector scalings, idle tweeks, for a mailed in reflash? That would require a dyno session along with the flash, right?
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Originally posted by Smogrunner
User switchable maps would be great, if the flashes themselves were top notch.
Would a capable tuner make changes to the secondary maps, injector scalings, idle tweeks, for a mailed in reflash? That would require a dyno session along with the flash, right?
I cannot confirm that
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Maybe they can.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:22 PM
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...others still, have been doing these things for a while...
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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...others still, have been doing these things for a while...
Boost taper/Fuel and timing instructions come with the owners manual Zues want to partner with me on Cen TX reflash machine
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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oops. bump by mistake
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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Re: Please copy and add to benefits with Xs

Originally posted by Smogrunner
Works Vishnu Dynoflash Benefit
Increase Redline x x
Remove Top Speed Limiter x x

dynoflash will reset the rev to whatever you wish (you take responsibility, I dont think works currently utilizes Rev increase but they can if they wish. Vishnu 7750 (150 more than stock)

Vishnu, Dynoflash remove the TSL, works can if they wish
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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MP5, I tried to delete post. You are very quick. It would be great to attach a spreadsheet style listing with all the pluses and minuses of the different reflashes. I could start one if would be of any use. Folks could download it, make changes and repost it.....
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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WORKS will reset your rev limiter, but I'll let you be the one to find out how much they charge for it!!!
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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Boost taper/Fuel and timing instructions come with the owners manual Zues want to partner with me on Cen TX reflash machine

I registered my business name middle of Dec. However, as interested in your proposition as I am, I don't know if it would be wise to invest in a business partner who can't spell half the business name

My first business project may be the picture under my name above anyway...
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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You can;t have a scientific discussion about this. The results are not verifiable car to car, the reactions are arbitrary and based on how pretty and nice people are as much as how effective the flash is, and we don't know what they change and have no access to their ecu tricks.

So, its all opinion and arguing, have fun.
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