Specialty Z Off The Shelf vs E-tune

harman.khinda · 07-22-2018, 12:33 AM

I'm gonna just have breather mods on my 370z.

HFC, K&N drop-ins, post-maf tubes, CNT CBE.

I've been e-tuned before on Uprev with test pipes and it was money well spent only ~$500 for 3-4 diff custom maps through the tuner. After hearing all the good results I'm looking to switch over to an ecutek tune through Seb at Specialty Z

I'm just wondering what difference will I see in an OTS tune vs an E-tune? I'm mostly looking to gain traction control, better throttle response, increase line pressure to the 7AT tranny, drivability, and lastly power. Is the custom tune worth the extra 200 dollars for me? I'm not really looking to squeeze every last HP out of the car just get the best bang for the buck right now (full-time student). Can anyone that has done both comments on it? How much does a new e-tune typically cost once you have the software?

Jhill · 07-22-2018, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harman.khinda

I'm gonna just have breather mods on my 370z.

HFC, K&N drop-ins, post-maf tubes, CNT CBE.

I've been e-tuned before on Uprev with test pipes and it was money well spent only ~$500 for 3-4 diff custom maps through the tuner. After hearing all the good results I'm looking to switch over to an ecutek tune through Seb at Specialty Z

I'm just wondering what difference will I see in an OTS tune vs an E-tune? I'm mostly looking to gain traction control, better throttle response, increase line pressure to the 7AT tranny, drivability, and lastly power. Is the custom tune worth the extra 200 dollars for me? I'm not really looking to squeeze every last HP out of the car just get the best bang for the buck right now (full-time student). Can anyone that has done both comments on it? How much does a new e-tune typically cost once you have the software?

I had the shelf tune for about 3 weeks before I went down for a dyno tune while on vacation. The shelf tune was really close and in reality will probably be just fine for most but I was glad to see there were some zones that needed minor tweaking to the table to keep closer to desired AF ratio, every car is different. Shelf tune was a little lean in upper range if I remember correctly and the car does see track time with sustained higher RPM so I’m glad I did have it perfected.

370zBLAST · 07-22-2018, 10:14 PM

I basically have what you have. I went off the shelf tune because for my use it was plenty. Seby will also need data logs in all 3 maps to make sure everything is good. Which in my case it was. Ive had my tune since april and i enjoy every min of it. Car feels strong. My tests pipes made the car feel like it was leaning out cause the car didnt feel as strong as it does now.

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SouthArk370Z · 07-23-2018, 10:40 AM

For a DD, an OTS tune may be good enough. But they are one-size-fits-all, so, to get maximum benefit, you need a dyno (or remote) tune (as mentioned above, every drivetrain is slightly different). Is the few HP worth the money to you?

Personally, I'd go ahead and spend the "extra" $200 - if one is going to do it, one might as well do it right.

jwick · 07-23-2018, 10:46 AM

If you already have UpRev then your best option is probably to pay somebody to eTine you with UpRev. It’ll be a lot cheaper since you already have the software (unless you don’t own an UpRev cable). UpRv has added some options to their software that has closed the distance between it and Ecutek. Ecutek is still better but not as much so as t was when It first came out.

sirnixalot · 07-23-2018, 12:10 PM

I have the Ecutek OTS tune and it's been great.

Dahawkster · 08-24-2018, 11:12 AM

Does the OTS tune come with the flat foot shifting and throttle hijacked?

370zBLAST · 08-24-2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahawkster

Does the OTS tune come with the flat foot shifting and throttle hijacked?

No, but I think you can get the option for it.

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4g63 · 10-12-2018, 10:40 AM

Where can the OTS tune be purchased? can somebody please post a link.

sacricide · 12-15-2018, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 4g63

Where can the OTS tune be purchased? can somebody please post a link.

im searching for this answer as well

JLarson · 12-15-2018, 09:23 AM

https://www.specialtyz.com/specialty...7vhr.html.html

370zBLAST · 12-15-2018, 09:53 AM

Email seby at specialtyz. Awesome dude highly recommend him. Answered all my question. He even recommend the OTS tune.

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Dahawkster · 12-15-2018, 05:34 PM

Are you able to turn off the traction control with th OTS?

JTM88 · 12-15-2018, 05:55 PM

I have the OTS tune from Seb, and I'm more than happy with it. I can't recomend Seb enough.

370zBLAST · 12-16-2018, 10:31 AM

Like fully disable it? I don't think so, but I think there is a mod you can look up in the DIY section on the370Z.com.

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Originally Posted by Dahawkster

Are you able to turn off the traction control with th OTS?

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07-22-2018, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
harman.khinda Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Red Bluff, CA Posts: 378 Drives: 10 Nissan 370 PG 7AT Rep Power: 6723	Specialty Z Off The Shelf vs E-tune I'm gonna just have breather mods on my 370z. HFC, K&N drop-ins, post-maf tubes, CNT CBE. I've been e-tuned before on Uprev with test pipes and it was money well spent only ~$500 for 3-4 diff custom maps through the tuner. After hearing all the good results I'm looking to switch over to an ecutek tune through Seb at Specialty Z I'm just wondering what difference will I see in an OTS tune vs an E-tune? I'm mostly looking to gain traction control, better throttle response, increase line pressure to the 7AT tranny, drivability, and lastly power. Is the custom tune worth the extra 200 dollars for me? I'm not really looking to squeeze every last HP out of the car just get the best bang for the buck right now (full-time student). Can anyone that has done both comments on it? How much does a new e-tune typically cost once you have the software?

07-22-2018, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
370zBLAST Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ct Posts: 247 Drives: 09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 11	I basically have what you have. I went off the shelf tune because for my use it was plenty. Seby will also need data logs in all 3 maps to make sure everything is good. Which in my case it was. Ive had my tune since april and i enjoy every min of it. Car feels strong. My tests pipes made the car feel like it was leaning out cause the car didnt feel as strong as it does now. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk harman.khinda likes this.

07-23-2018, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	For a DD, an OTS tune may be good enough. But they are one-size-fits-all, so, to get maximum benefit, you need a dyno (or remote) tune (as mentioned above, every drivetrain is slightly different). Is the few HP worth the money to you? Personally, I'd go ahead and spend the "extra" $200 - if one is going to do it, one might as well do it right. harman.khinda likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

07-23-2018, 10:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	If you already have UpRev then your best option is probably to pay somebody to eTine you with UpRev. It’ll be a lot cheaper since you already have the software (unless you don’t own an UpRev cable). UpRv has added some options to their software that has closed the distance between it and Ecutek. Ecutek is still better but not as much so as t was when It first came out. harman.khinda likes this. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

07-23-2018, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	I have the Ecutek OTS tune and it's been great. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

08-24-2018, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dahawkster Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 71 Drives: 09 370z 6sp sprt pkg Rep Power: 10	Does the OTS tune come with the flat foot shifting and throttle hijacked?

10-12-2018, 10:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
4g63 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 15 Drives: soon to be 2015 370z Rep Power: 9	Where can the OTS tune be purchased? can somebody please post a link.

12-15-2018, 09:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,074 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684370	https://www.specialtyz.com/specialty...7vhr.html.html __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

12-15-2018, 09:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
370zBLAST Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ct Posts: 247 Drives: 09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 11	Email seby at specialtyz. Awesome dude highly recommend him. Answered all my question. He even recommend the OTS tune. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

12-15-2018, 05:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dahawkster Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 71 Drives: 09 370z 6sp sprt pkg Rep Power: 10	Are you able to turn off the traction control with th OTS?

12-15-2018, 05:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	I have the OTS tune from Seb, and I'm more than happy with it. I can't recomend Seb enough. __________________ 2012 Base Gun Metallic MT6 -CNT Racing CBE-Swift Sport Springs-Sport Akebono BBK-Z1 Motorsports Intakes-König Oversteer Wheels-1320 Resonated Test Pipes -RJM Rev 2.1 Clutch Pedal-

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