Feedback on my impending mods

Gauge · 02-28-2013, 09:02 AM

You don't need a tune. Reset the ECU and let the ECU work... I don't know why people think you need a tune for breathing mods. A tune is going to yield more HP on a stock car. But you have to add the cost of a license and the tune and it's not worth a few HP. Your cars ECU will get you more HP with the breathing mods.

DEpointfive0 · 02-28-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

You don't need a tune. Reset the ECU and let the ECU work... I don't know why people think you need a tune for breathing mods. A tune is going to yield more HP on a stock car. But you have to add the cost of a license and the tune and it's not worth a few HP. Your cars ECU will get you more HP with the breathing mods.

LMAO!!! I love you!!! And I can't rep you again... But

I said the OP's mods warrant a tune, but MOST should know that I'm 100% against the tuning of our cars UNLESS you NEED the other BS features of an 8k redline, a valet tune, a speed limiter taken off, and the "throttle delay"

(Oh, and if you're like me that expects a catastrophic engine failure... Your tune will void your warranty... If anyone wants to have a civilized conversation on this topic, feel free to PM me, and lets not clog the OP's thread)

forza370z · 02-28-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

LMAO!!! I love you!!! And I can't rep you again... But

I said the OP's mods warrant a tune, but MOST should know that I'm 100% against the tuning of our cars UNLESS you NEED the other BS features of an 8k redline, a valet tune, a speed limiter taken off, and the "throttle delay"

(Oh, and if you're like me that expects a catastrophic engine failure... Your tune will void your warranty... If anyone wants to have a civilized conversation on this topic, feel free to PM me, and lets not clog the OP's thread)

Correct me if wrong, the UpRev tune actually keeps the stock map so you won't avoid the warranty as long as you set it back before you bring the car in if anything goes wrong.

DEpointfive0 · 02-28-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Correct me if wrong, the UpRev tune actually keeps the stock map so you won't avoid the warranty as long as you set it back before you bring the car in if anything goes wrong.

Yes, it does, BUT, when you go back to the stock ECU settings, Nissan will go, hmmmmmmm... The ECU was just reflashed... I wonder what this guy was doing........... And you're now screwed

fredstah · 02-28-2013, 02:50 PM

I just disconected the negative side of the battery to reseet my ECU. um...did i just voided the warranty on my vehicle? if so, you can say goodbye to your calipers. LOL

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yes, it does, BUT, when you go back to the stock ECU settings, Nissan will go, hmmmmmmm... The ECU was just reflashed... I wonder what this guy was doing........... And you're now screwed

forza370z · 02-28-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fredstah

I just disconected the negative side of the battery to reseet my ECU. um...did i just voided the warranty on my vehicle? if so, you can say goodbye to your calipers. LOL

Eagle · 03-20-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fredstah

I just disconected the negative side of the battery to reseet my ECU. um...did i just voided the warranty on my vehicle? if so, you can say goodbye to your calipers. LOL

Nah, there's no way a dealer could say you voided your warranty by disconnecting your battery.

What if your battery got discharged and died, whether by wear and tear or because you left your head lights on overnight or something?

That would suck!!!

forza370z · 02-28-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yes, it does, BUT, when you go back to the stock ECU settings, Nissan will go, hmmmmmmm... The ECU was just reflashed... I wonder what this guy was doing........... And you're now screwed

Then just bring a box of dunkin donuts to shut his mouth and get the problem fixed damnit.

KingJoseph · 02-28-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

You don't need a tune. Reset the ECU and let the ECU work... I don't know why people think you need a tune for breathing mods. A tune is going to yield more HP on a stock car. But you have to add the cost of a license and the tune and it's not worth a few HP. Your cars ECU will get you more HP with the breathing mods.

I'm all about saving some dough.

How do I do this?

fredstah · 02-28-2013, 01:52 PM

Do I need to reset the ECU for cold air intake and aftermarket exhausts?

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Originally Posted by Gauge

You don't need a tune. Reset the ECU and let the ECU work... I don't know why people think you need a tune for breathing mods. A tune is going to yield more HP on a stock car. But you have to add the cost of a license and the tune and it's not worth a few HP. Your cars ECU will get you more HP with the breathing mods.

DEpointfive0 · 02-28-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fredstah

Do I need to reset the ECU for cold air intake and aftermarket exhausts?

Yessir, it would be smart. Just disconnect the negative terminal of the battery

fredstah · 02-28-2013, 02:34 PM

Thank you! To let you know, you are scoring browny points closer if getting my calipers. Hehe

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yessir, it would be smart. Just disconnect the negative terminal of the battery

KingJoseph · 03-06-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yessir, it would be smart. Just disconnect the negative terminal of the battery

Question: Is there a fuse that has this same effect? My friend that helps me do all work on my car asked me to determine this before we used the battery method. Thanks in advance!

DEpointfive0 · 03-06-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KingJoseph

Question: Is there a fuse that has this same effect? My friend that helps me do all work on my car asked me to determine this before we used the battery method. Thanks in advance!

I'm sure there is somewhere, but the battery is easier

KingJoseph · 03-13-2013, 08:39 PM

OK, exhaust ships today... so does it make sense to just leave the negative terminal unhooked during installation?

Would y'all characterize this as a "must do" to get the most out of my existing mods (Berk HFCs and FI CF CBE) pending a tune?

Finally... if/when I do get a tune, what do I need to know from a warranty perspective? Does everything drivetrain related just become voided? My car is serviced at a dealership, so it's not like they won't notice the angled CF cans.

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KingJoseph Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 180 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	OK, exhaust ships today... so does it make sense to just leave the negative terminal unhooked during installation? Would y'all characterize this as a "must do" to get the most out of my existing mods (Berk HFCs and FI CF CBE) pending a tune? Finally... if/when I do get a tune, what do I need to know from a warranty perspective? Does everything drivetrain related just become voided? My car is serviced at a dealership, so it's not like they won't notice the angled CF cans.