HOW TO: ETS Intake and ETS UICP Detailed Install Guide
#31
This seems to be a DIY weekend project I could do, but before I go out and purchase the parts, I have some noob questions. I just got a 2012 Evo MR and want to know once the ETS Intake and ETS UICP are installed, do I need to tune my vehicle to benefit from upgrade? If so, do most of you use AccessPort maps to do this? If not mandatory, is it safe to operate without a tune and will you get the full benefit of upgrade? Lastly, what increase in HP/TQ can be achieved with this upgrade?
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#33
Good to see it's helping everyone.
A tune will benefit you regardless of the intake. It's not needed to "benefit" the intake.
Everyone will have their own opinion on this. For simplicity, additional features and convenience, I went with the AP. No regrets.
Yes, it is safe to use the ETS intake without a tune. (It maintains the OEM MAF.) Your dealership may have a problem with it for warranty reasons. May not hurt to check with them, if that concerns you.
You'll notice very little. Just a great sound, and better throttle response. If you tune it, you'll increase HP/TQ. But again, with a tune, you'd see that increase with or without an intake. This seems fairly new to you, take a bit of time and search for "ETS Intake", you'll get a ton of info.
If so, do most of you use AccessPort maps to do this?
is it safe to operate without a tune
Lastly, what increase in HP/TQ can be achieved with this upgrade?
Last edited by sun_ice4; Sep 30, 2012 at 09:18 AM.
#40
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Thanks for the help! The only issue I had on my 2012 X was the installation of the factory bolt (end of step 11) for the heat shield. I had to bend the bolt bracket in the car at an angle to where it would accept the bolt through he angled shield.
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#43
How well did your UICP line up? Mine that I bought I had to return because it was bent wrong got the replacement and the second one was still off. Kept hitting that sensor loking thing next to the oil cap and it seemed it was to long. So that is why I wanted to know if how well everyone's UICP lined up. I have a 2013 EVO X GSR so I dont know if they may have made some changes to the 2013.
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I am having problems finding the second bolt to install the heat shield anyone else have a problem with it ? 2012 GSR. I will take pics tomorrow when it's not raining. Intake install went well other then the heat shield. Car sounds great now even sounds quieter at hwy speeds. No drone from stock anymore.