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Originally Posted by slider2828
Depends on a couple of things. What do type of driving? Track or just spirited street driving? You should really invest in gauges that was the #1 fault of mine. Went with autometer, that POS failed me. Going with Powered by Max, they have new electronic meters, which looks pretty good.... Meters are your friend. Meters should check oil pressure, fuel pressure, oil temp, and coolant temps.
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Gauges are certainly important. Autometer may not be the best, but their mid range stuff isn't junk either. I'd stay away from any of the cheaper stuff/non name brand myself.
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Originally Posted by silversr
So i sent my ecu back to enthalpy and he said for some reason the original tune was for 700cc injectors so he switched it to 740cc and he added some timing to help with the s3 cams. It was running fine with this tune no hesitation etc.. but it wasn't making the power it should.
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You're timing and everything are right? Chips installed the right way? While I may be a JWT fan, I will say that Enthalpy (Scott Chris or Martin) all have been SUPER helpful and more than willing to make good on their tunes and ECU's
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Originally Posted by silversr
I just hate having to wait a few days before even getting a response.  |
That's going to happen with anyone and the ECU's. You gotta remember their life is not the ECU business, so their may be time to wait before reply. Gotta also remember how many emails they must get.
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Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14
I understand the simplicity and ease of getting a ROM based tune, but something about it still makes me nervous not being able to control everything...
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I wouldn't be concerned with either the JWT or Enthalpy setups as both have bene out now long enough to have tunes on. Most issues with cars always seem to be 'with the car' moreso than the tune...wiring, or vacuum, or timing, or condition of parts etc etc.
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Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14
Im on my 2nd motor now, and really really cant afford to let another one go, I got too much other shit to save for. What are you running for tuning?
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Jim Wolf Ecu. I've run once since day one. I got a reflash a few years back to add on water injection and launch control, and that has been it.
I always prefer the JWT ECU for my own stuff, just as I've had fantastic luck with them, across all platforms (From my Altimas, to Sentra's to Z's and to the 240sx)...they work perfect out of the box (some cars may need a minor fuel pressure adjustment, but that's not under the ECU control) and are reliable.
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Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14
Whats the cost of that? done and finished. and how often do you have to send it in and get it retuned? I worry about changing things and then having to spend another 300 to get it retuned...
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The only thing you'd ever need to change in regard to a retune is if you change injectors or MAF...so you're best bet is to get 740cc and a Z32/Cobra maf off the bat and be done. On some cars we've logged them and gotten minor adjustments, but it's only due to the owner wanting it (and for 100 dollars it's not a bad deal).