ECUTek .vs UpRev Tuner

Shaggy370Z

Ok so I have been doing research on engine management options for the 370Z and it seems options are very limited at this point. The popular choices seem to be ECUTek and UpRev. I used to be a Master Tuner for ECUTek around 10years ago at a local Subaru performance shop (Performance Driven Parts) so I am very familiar with it and how it performs. I also know that as a user you can not touch the maps or make adjustments without the tuner software. The UpRev tuner version does allow the user to tune their own car which is more of what I am looking for especially since there are no ECUTek tuners local to me and would require quite a long trip or I would have to do e-tunes.

So is ECUTek so much better for the Z that giving up the ability to tune your own car worth it? Are there plans for ECUTek to offer user tune options in the near future? I am currently leaning more towards picking up the UpRev tuner but I don't want something that doesn't work as well or will be outdated soon especially when I see quite a few UpRev users switching to ECUTek. I know that ECUTek offers quite a few options that UpRev doesn't but I don't think its stuff I will miss enough to give up the ability to tune my own car.


Thanks in advance!!!
-Shaggy370Z

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ChopsZ

From what I gather, the tables in EcuTek are much higher resolution, so finer adjustments can be made, making for much smoother power delivery and drivability. Also the fact that EcuTek has the ability to tune (highjack) the throttle is a major plus.

On the other hand, UpRev allows the user to tune their own vehicle, and since you know how to do your own tuning, that to me would be a big advantage IF you plan on swapping out parts a lot, causing a need to tweak the tune all the time for different parts your swapping out.

After a lot of research for a couple of months, I decided to go with EcuTek for my needs. Just seemed to have a better feature set and capabilities for me and my Z.

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2014Z

Since all 3 of us live in Florida, are there any good tuners in the state. Granted, I live farther south than both of you, but I am willing to travel to get my car tuned by a professional.

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Shaggy370Z

According to UpRev's website there are 5 tuners in South Florida. There are 3 (Master Tuners) ECUTek tuners in S. Florida. EFI Logic does both. Not sure on their reputation as I have never used any of them so you would need to ask around your area to find out.

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| Top Speed Pro-1 CBE | R2C Back Hex Drop In Filters | CZP Silicon Post-MAF Hoses | UpRev Tuner Ed. | Aodhan AH03 (black) 19x9.5/11 rims +22 offset | TBW Aluminum Under Tray | NISMO Shift Knob |

ChopsZ

Well you guys see who I had do my tuning. No need for a local to do it, and it's a better, safer tune than what you'll get with a dyno tune.

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Shaggy370Z

Yeah if I decide to go ECUtek SpecialtyZ is my first choice. I have already talked to Seb through email. My biggest hold up with ECUtek is the fact that I cant adjust the maps as needed. Otherwise I know its a great product with a lot of features, I ran it on my Legacy GT when I was a Master Tuner because I could take the cables with me and adjust the maps when road tuning or racing.

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| Top Speed Pro-1 CBE | R2C Back Hex Drop In Filters | CZP Silicon Post-MAF Hoses | UpRev Tuner Ed. | Aodhan AH03 (black) 19x9.5/11 rims +22 offset | TBW Aluminum Under Tray | NISMO Shift Knob |

Shaggy370Z

So for anyone wondering, I decided to go with the UpRev Tuner. Got a really good deal on it, so that plus the fact that I can self tune were the final deciding factors for me. So far I am happy with it, got the car running so much better now.

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| Top Speed Pro-1 CBE | R2C Back Hex Drop In Filters | CZP Silicon Post-MAF Hoses | UpRev Tuner Ed. | Aodhan AH03 (black) 19x9.5/11 rims +22 offset | TBW Aluminum Under Tray | NISMO Shift Knob |

Havoc

Ztuner in Bradenton is one of the best in FL