As required for running the stage 2 map, does anyone know how to remove the top wastegate soleniod restrictor pill?

Pics would be helpful.

 

It's on their website... link is:

http://www.accessecu.com/accessport/...Pill_Instr.pdf

 

We are still in the process of making maps for the popular intakes. We're targeting February for a release, but **NOT** guaranteeing.

We also will be releasing a full TBE with a high-flow cat. The target release date is end of Febuary, but again **NOT** guaranteeing that date. For the exhaust we are at the mercy of production.

Keep in mind I'm give these dates to try and be helpful, please don't hang me with them

Currently the Stage II does not stop the P0420 code (catalyst inefficiency) from throwing, so it will cause a CEL. The P0420 code should not be confused with the P1235 or P1238 which have a debilitating effect on the performance of the car. The P0420 code will not cause issues with performance, only causes the CEL to illuminate. I'm currently working on taking care of the P0420 code which should only be a map update once it's ready.

Thanks,
Rob

 

I'm pretty sure the code is being set do to the added, and unexpected, exhaust efficiency from the cat-back.

Thanks,

 

Thanks... I don't mean to be impatient (but it's in my nature)... We're all very excited to see what's coming down the pipe (so to speak) from COBB... As for the question about throwing a code, I was wondering more about whether going to a full TBE would cause the code (but good to know that it would just be a map issue that is probably easily fixed?)

I think I read on another thread that you decided to go with the Quad tips? So, if there is going to be a Full COBB TBE with the AWESOME look of the Quad tips that will work with your STG II, without throwing codes by even early March, I'll wait for that... besides, it's still Winter up here... I'll work on being more patient...

As always, thanks for the update!

 

Rob,
how would stg II work with the stock exhaust? I want to go with this but can't do an exhaust anytime soon.
Also, what is the difference with the ACN maps, are they for elevation or just for crappy gas? I am in Colorado ~5300 feet.

 

Does this mean that the ECU would learn that the exhaust is all of the sudden more efficient, and therefore, once you clear this type of code, you wouldn't see it again? CEL's are a huge pet-peeve of mine...

 

+1 at the most all I want to do to my exhaust is a test pipe. I would like the added boost of the stage 2 map but with a mostly stock exhaust and panel filter.

 

I just hope it is nothing... It's snowing over here so I've been driving on Econo map taking it easy... but once it warms up i will try it again I hope I don't throw anymore codes....

 

No that would not 100% be the case. If the same conditions exists again, the same thing will most likely happen again.

 

Once again I can I get a good write up or copy of the PDF of the requirement for the STG II ???

If you remove the pill how will that react if I started to use other maps like back to Stage1 or econo??? Will there be a messed up reading??? I find it difficult if everytime you want to put it into Econo or other stage mode you would have to insert the pill on and off again...

 

No sir, please use the Stage I. Keep in mind it's not just the tune adding the power. When a good TBE is added, the motor does not need to work as hard to expel the gases, therefor freeing up that power for use by the drivetrain.

ACN stands for "Arizona, California, and Nevada". These states are notorious for having a poor quality of 91 octane. We adjust the tune accordingly for the fuel being used. For Colorado the standard 91 octane tune should work great. The initial tunes were done here in Salt Lake City, ~5300'.

Thanks,
Rob

 

Robb,

Will we have problems if we take out the restrictor pill to run the stage 2 map but then when going to the dealer loading a stock map back on running without the restrictor pill?

 

I noticed the Stage II gains on the MR maps are slightly lower than the GSR:

26% HP / 17% TQ vs 28% HP / 19% TQ

Whats the reason behind this?

 

With a replacement of the cat with a test pipe would most likely require a custom tune. The Evo X is very touchy about the tune vs. the modifications.

Something to keep in mind, that extra boost may not give you any power. Tuning is about a balance of parameters that gives the motor what it wants to run most efficiently. As you have most likely seen with the over boost or under boost codes, you cannot just up one parameter without playing with others.

In several cases stock cats can be a bit of a back up, but this does not seem to be the case with the Evo X. It looks to be the cat-back which is the restriction in the exhaust.

Thanks,