Can you tune a stock Subaru ECU?
with a stock ecu you have to add something on to it. you can pick a piggyback or a reflash. im would go for the cobb myself if you arent going to try to go to indepth with your tuning afterwards (even if you are, they now have a street tuner program that you can play with wherever there is an AWD dyno).
How important is the restrictor pill WRX?
– A larger restrictor pill will allow the system to use more WGDC to achieve boost, which makes the conditions safer when you lose a vacuum line and the turbo goes into an overrun condition.
How much HP does E85 Add WRX?
Shots, Shots, Shots. It was finally time to pour the tequila shots into the WRX in the form of E85. Running on the same peak boost, the WRX delivered a peak 364.18whp and 344.08 lb-ft of torque. This is a 101.09 peak whp gain and 49.55 lb-ft of torque increase.
How do you flash a stock ECU?
Click the “Write to ECU” button in EcuFlash. When prompted, turn on your car’s ignition to the accessory position (do not run the engine) and click “OK.” The new ECU image will be uploaded to the computer in your car. Turn off the car’s ignition after the flash is complete and you are prompted to do so.
What is a Tactrix cable?
The Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 is the newest tuning tool hardware that is capable of communicating with most OBDII compliant vehicles using a standard J2534 interface. Includes a USB cable with each OpenPort and optional adapters if you need them for your vehicle.
How do you remove a WRX restrictor pill?
Restrictor Pill Removal
- On the passenger side of the vehicle (USDM) locate the turbo vacuum lines.
- Undo the hose clamp from the T fitting and Wastegate.
- With the hose removed, you should be able to see the fitting inside the line.
- At this point, one option is to remove the brass fitting from the line.
Can you run E85 on a stock WRX?
yes, i have done that. i have the Cobb AP to monitor knock, fuel, and AFR to confirm everything is okay. i only put in 1 to 1.5 gallon of E85 and the rest with gasoline.
Can I flash my own PCM?
Doing your own flash reprogramming is not without risk. Any number of things can go wrong during the installation process which may result in an incomplete update or a frozen PCM.
What’s the stock horsepower of a Subaru WRX?
The stock intake (minus the resonator, See Exhaust for diagram) is capable of 325 hp. Intakes simply lean your car out (More Air Less Fuel) to gain power and can seriously hurt your engine and turbo if installed before engine management and injector upgrades. If you want to keep your car under warranty I would not recommend tuning at all.
Which is the best mod for a Subaru WRX?
The best choice for WRX enthusiasts that will be modding their car regularly. I personally recommend the TurboXS ( www.turboxs.com) UTEC. It controls fuel, timing, boost, as well as many other additional features; that can be changed on the fly via a PDA or laptop.
What’s the speed limit on a 2017 WRX?
I have read that my 2017 WRX has a governor that limits my speed to ~144mph I’d like to disable this, not because I actually want to drive that fast, but because I never know when I might need to outrun the zombies :screwy: (And I plan on going to the track for training soon). Anyone know how to do this? TY.
What can AFR do to a Subaru WRX?
AFR can be used to lower the temperature in your exhaust gases also by adding more fuel to the mixture, as well as removing fuel to create more horsepower. As for which sensors and gauges to use, no one company can be considered the best and is up to personal preference.