ECUTune, for those of you that have/had it

JLHollowX13 · #1 03-12-2008, 08:00 PM

im thinking about getting the stage 1 chip. i just want to know what it does. is it worth the money? are there any fallbacks to getting it? how much does it improve everything? will it still work if your ecu is throwing a code (mines throwing one for the speedo) or will it be over ridden? what kind of results wil i get performance wise? im not sure what else there would be to know, i just want some personal input from people that have had it. im on a tight budget and i could use that money to get some other things my car needs. i know the chip lets you run 87 octane and it changes the air to fuel ratio, but how much does that actually improve it? (the change in air to fuel ratio using higher octane as i probably would still stick with the higher grade stuff) i want some changes that i can feel and ill get a good amount of performance for the money. any info people can give me or opinions would be great help, im only asking about the stage 1 because the others seem like more than i need, i just dont see how they would benefit me because im not doing any heavy mods, just want a little more performance the easiest ways. thanks!

It's Just Eric · #2 03-13-2008, 12:26 AM

honestly, for what your looking to do, mikes stage 1 chip will probably be best, though I havent had one personally to give you an idea of the proformance upgrades by feel...so I couldnt tell you if its worth the money. I wouldnt consider the stage 1 to be an instant power booster, but rather a thing to compliment other small modifications to get a little more out of them. Once again, id ask other members about what to expect

Really, the downfall to the ecutune products is when your going for big changes. Many specific high proformance buildups need specific software, and though mikes stage 2 chips may provide the fuel and whatnot to make it run, there is more to be had with a more accurate tune.

Nomake Wan · #3 03-13-2008, 05:21 AM

For a stock car, the Stage 1 really does give you more power, especially up top. It also seemed to eliminate a bit of hesitation I was getting around 3k RPMs. I actually installed the chip well after performing the Power Mode mod, and definitely noticed the difference.

Dunno if it'll help you with bragging rights on a dyno, but it sure made me feel better about my car.

huck369 · #4 03-13-2008, 05:24 AM

I've been waiting untill someone post a before and after dyno chart of a car with one equiped.....but it doesn't seem it's ever going to happen..

Trevor · #5 03-13-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by huck369

I've been waiting untill someone post a before and after dyno chart of a car with one equiped.....but it doesn't seem it's ever going to happen..

Placebo is a guy with many faces and does not often come out into the open.

RSVX · #6 03-13-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by huck369

I've been waiting untill someone post a before and after dyno chart of a car with one equiped.....but it doesn't seem it's ever going to happen..

I thought there was one on LANs site?

TomsSVX · #7 03-13-2008, 07:12 AM

I have driven cars with stage 1 and stage 2. I have owned stage 2 and the stage 3. I have had nothing but high hopes for each of these things, only to be crushed by their shortcomings. There are certain things that chip can do, but a stage one is nothing more than a sugar pill. But hey, its just an opinion right?

Tom

Speedklix · #8 03-22-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by huck369

I've been waiting untill someone post a before and after dyno chart of a car with one equiped.....but it doesn't seem it's ever going to happen..

i'd be happy to do a dyno session after i change out my trashed 5 speed... If someone pays for it... or gives me discount on my next ECUtune purchase

I WAS too busy before to go waste time at a dyno with a car I don't have the means to tune... but now that I work a 9-5 ..or whatever I want.... with weekends

I am curious to see what it is putting down.

Hocrest · #9 03-14-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JLHollowX13

....will it still work if your ecu is throwing a code (mines throwing one for the speedo) ....

I'm not sure if it's you, but I seem to remember your name asking in a few threads about performance upgrades to get around a non working speed sensor???

If so, unfortunately, no. That second speed sensor is going to be very important to the performance of your car. There is really no way around it. Spending money on other modifications is foolish until you can get your SVX running properly in the first place.

GreenMarine · #10 03-14-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hocrest

I'm not sure if it's you, but I seem to remember your name asking in a few threads about performance upgrades to get around a non working speed sensor???

If so, unfortunately, no. That second speed sensor is going to be very important to the performance of your car. There is really no way around it. Spending money on other modifications is foolish until you can get your SVX running properly in the first place.

100% agreed!!!

~ Chris