Hey i just was wondering about a performance chip for the cj lancer. I dont know much about them -has anyone made one yet?
Also i assume it would void the whole engine warrenty? -does it also dramatically shorten the life of the engine, or not really.
Thanks.
Sam
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Sammy42
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Q. about ecu chips..
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^ +1. if you're keen for some ECU mod's Sam, hit up some dynotuners in Vic, that can tune an Evo X with OpenEcu.
Just call em and say "Can you tune and EvoX with OpenEcu?"
Once you find one, take it there (after looking up on their rep first of course). You will see at least 15 - 30bhp increase at the wheel. Provided you have a good intake too. Take it there AFTER installing an intake, that way the air/fuel maps will make use of the new filter. I GUARANTEE you thats a better choice. why? Because the stock tune is extremely rich, so you'd save a bit on fuel (if you drive the same
) and, have better throttle response.
my 5 cents. (since Australia doesnt make 1 cent coins)
Just call em and say "Can you tune and EvoX with OpenEcu?"
Once you find one, take it there (after looking up on their rep first of course). You will see at least 15 - 30bhp increase at the wheel. Provided you have a good intake too. Take it there AFTER installing an intake, that way the air/fuel maps will make use of the new filter. I GUARANTEE you thats a better choice. why? Because the stock tune is extremely rich, so you'd save a bit on fuel (if you drive the same
) and, have better throttle response.
my 5 cents. (since Australia doesnt make 1 cent coins)
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^ Can't answer that one, maybe someone else can. I just know it is, from people tuning their ECU's. And, most cars (that I know of) all have modest settings from the factory, that includes running rich.
Don't need an SAFC, you can get the same results with a good tuner using OpenECU.
*Note: tinkering with your ECU settings most definately would void your warranty for the engine and whatever else the changes in the ECU affects.
no worries, which were you refering to? link me please
spunkybob wrote:Apexi SAFC2
Don't need an SAFC, you can get the same results with a good tuner using OpenECU.
*Note: tinkering with your ECU settings most definately would void your warranty for the engine and whatever else the changes in the ECU affects.
Sammy42 wrote:thanks phoenix, good information.
and for the record i was never talking about those stupid $10 chips!
no worries, which were you refering to? link me please
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What you're talking about is an ECU reflash/tune. Not a ECU Chip
a generic "mail in" wouldnt give you the same results as a personalised dynotune. as every engine generates slightly different power curves and torque etc. why? because with a dynotune, the settings are tested and retested on a dyno. a mail-in ecu update wont give you this.
Works, USA offer a mail in tune.
otherwise, hit up local evo x dynotuners using OpenECU, around $300 since you have an N/A engine. if you go Haltech or EcuTek, it would cost much more, as you need to pay for licensing fees.
*Note again: tinkering with your ECU settings most definately would void your warranty for the engine and whatever else the changes in the ECU affects.
a generic "mail in" wouldnt give you the same results as a personalised dynotune. as every engine generates slightly different power curves and torque etc. why? because with a dynotune, the settings are tested and retested on a dyno. a mail-in ecu update wont give you this.
Works, USA offer a mail in tune.
otherwise, hit up local evo x dynotuners using OpenECU, around $300 since you have an N/A engine. if you go Haltech or EcuTek, it would cost much more, as you need to pay for licensing fees.
*Note again: tinkering with your ECU settings most definately would void your warranty for the engine and whatever else the changes in the ECU affects.
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