New Garrett GTX2867r

[Croustibat]

Originally Posted by Jorgs_7

Even though JWT is very reputable, Id never use a Pre-programmed ECU. Im sure the tune wasnt perfect, possibly causing detonation, which took out your pistons.

When you say, Codyace style, do you mean honed/extrude process done to the factory manifold? That process is fantastic, but not cheap.

Generic tunes are conservative fueling and timing wise to accomodate user problems, so detting is no concern;performance and fuel economy are.

400WHP on stock S pistons ... they will get destroyed ringlands.

[Jorgs_7]

Originally Posted by Croustibat

Generic tunes are conservative fueling and timing wise to accomodate user problems, so detting is no concern;performance and fuel economy are.

400WHP on stock S pistons ... they will get destroyed ringlands.

Are you aware of how ignition timing, air/fuel ratio, detonation and EGTs are related?

If you think you're getting a target AFR and timing curve for your elevation, location, and exact modifications from a mail order ECU, then you're uneducated.

[codyace]

In the same regard, 'custom tunes' can often hide problems, and or make the best of the worst. It's a dual edged sword. IMO the rom based tuneds (Jim Wolf, and ENthalpy) require the base user's car to be in the best shape, with no leaks (boost nor anything else) with sensors typically in the best condition in order for them to run well. I mean I can't even count amount of cars that I've 'fixed' over the years with a 'junk JWT' or 'shit enthalpy' tune, with a consult cable or a boost leak tester.

It's remarkable how so far off some cars are, that people will overlook to quickly blame the tune, and that's not far IMO as those same people are the ones who blast JWT and enthalpy online, never to report back it was their lack of oversight on a coupler, or inability to time the cams, that caused all the issue.