ECUtek process and results

osbornsm · 12-08-2015, 02:41 PM

Hello all,

I have recently had my car flashed remotely by John Visconti.

#1. There is no such thing as an "Off the shelf" tune for the 370z.
#2. You will have to dyno-pull your car on the street while recording OBD data with a laptop... several times.
#3. The "Canned e-tune" has a lot more involved than "upload the new file"
#4. Check engine lights are now a daily occurrence (Sh*t) detonation sensors
#5. Tuner's response: "If you want a better tune, sign up for the Custom tune program." This costs $300 more than the $650 already laid down.

== Summary ==

Sean says: Getting tuned via ECUtek is not worth:

The mildly better throttle response
Early cylinder detonation <-- bad for engine internals, Check engine lights
Increased mid-range pull
Frustration dealing with remote tuners

Translation: I wish I bought front camber arms instead.

jaytirbhaw · 12-08-2015, 02:43 PM

That sucks, sounds like more of an issue with the tuner vs ecutek itself

BC416 · 12-08-2015, 02:46 PM

I've never agreed with having a car "remote tuned". I know people will swear by it but if you are doing something as serious as tuning the car, find a way to get it done on a dyno by a competent tuner.

JARblue · 12-08-2015, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Sean says: Getting tuned with ECUtek via remote tuner is not worth:

Fixed

Also, you went from stock to EcuTek and thought the throttle response improvement was only "mild"? In my experience, my EcuTek tuned car has significantly improved throttle response over even the Uprev tuned Z's I've driven.

SwissCheese · 12-08-2015, 10:49 PM

OP, is this the same tuner that took forever to get back to you when you first sent your files?

fitisgo · 12-09-2015, 01:14 AM

Visconti viscontinues another engine.

Wouldn't trust this guy to deliver me a pizza because his flex E85 **** will burn down my car and he'll run over my dog too

Google this clown, he's burned up BRZs GTRs and other cars

njobe89 · 12-09-2015, 08:19 AM

12-08-2015, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	ECUtek process and results Hello all, I have recently had my car flashed remotely by John Visconti. #1. There is no such thing as an "Off the shelf" tune for the 370z. #2. You will have to dyno-pull your car on the street while recording OBD data with a laptop... several times. #3. The "Canned e-tune" has a lot more involved than "upload the new file" #4. Check engine lights are now a daily occurrence (Sht) detonation sensors #5.* Tuner's response: "If you want a better tune, sign up for the Custom tune program." This costs $300 more than the $650 already laid down. == Summary == Sean says: Getting tuned via ECUtek is not worth: The mildly better throttle response Early cylinder detonation <-- bad for engine internals, Check engine lights Increased mid-range pull Frustration dealing with remote tuners Translation: I wish I bought front camber arms instead. Zbrah likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

12-08-2015, 02:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaytirbhaw Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 814 Drives: 350z HR , Nismo 370z Rep Power: 17	That sucks, sounds like more of an issue with the tuner vs ecutek itself __________________ 2014 Nismo #350 , Built Motor, Top Mount Single Turbo .... 620 whp/ 500 lbs wtq 2012 Track/Drift Z, build coming soon. Build Thread - http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...70z-build.html

12-08-2015, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	I've never agreed with having a car "remote tuned". I know people will swear by it but if you are doing something as serious as tuning the car, find a way to get it done on a dyno by a competent tuner. DavidZ370 likes this. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

12-08-2015, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	OP, is this the same tuner that took forever to get back to you when you first sent your files? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

12-09-2015, 08:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	__________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

12-09-2015, 01:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
fitisgo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Arkansas Posts: 10 Drives: 2014 6MT Sport Rep Power: 10	Visconti viscontinues another engine. Wouldn't trust this guy to deliver me a pizza because his flex E85 **** will burn down my car and he'll run over my dog too Google this clown, he's burned up BRZs GTRs and other cars

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