ECU WEST Re flash
 

Hi guys I was speaking to the guys at ECU West and they claim a retune for $450. He seemed to know what he was talking about and confirmed some details via email, which I have included below.

How does this compare to a tune around $1200 which I see most are

Hi Craig,

As discussed today, we will be able to reflash your WRX with our Stage 1 tune on the 21st November. If you would like to lock this in please let me know and I will forward details to pay a $100.00 deposit, or you can pay in full ($450.00).

Some tune details are as follows.
· Target Boost 18 PSI max(High Altitude will be less) – Stock target boost for 2011/2012 WRX 14.5 PSI

· Target WOT AFR's 10.8:1-10.5:1

· Designed to work on 91 or 93 octane premium gasoline – 98 works best.

· Improved Throttle map with antibog tuning

· Map's run exceptionally well at High Altitudes

· Technical Support provided if changes may be needed


I offer a mobile service as well if you are interested, I can come to your place of business or home, please advise address.


Thanks in advance

High altitudes in WA, Gasoline, are these guys in Australia or the US.

[QUOTE=Jeckle;719359]High altitudes in WA, Gasoline, are these guys in Australia or the US.[/QUOTE]

Quick google found [URL="http://ecuwest.com.au/"]this[/URL].

Quick look around under the products section found [URL="http://ecuwest.com.au/torqued-performance-subaru-tuning/"]this[/URL]...
[QUOTE]ECUwest is a proud partner of Eric Minehart from Torqued Performance,USA. Eric provides an unrivalled experience and knowledge in tuning Subarus and has gained considerable respect for the custom, opensource tunes he has created. [/QUOTE]

If memory serves me right, there is one member I know of on this site who has had dealings with Eric's work and from what I know about it (quite limited) it may have borked the engine =(

[SIZE="1"]Edit: I have no dealings or work with Eric and I'm not implying that he doens't know anything about Subaru tuning.[/SIZE]

you are paying for a generic tune from a yank who has no experience tuning Australian Subaru's, unleaded petrol or sea level atmospheres and conditions...go local for tuning and prosper

[QUOTE=American Dave;719363]you are paying for a generic tune from a yank who has no experience tuning Australian Subaru's, unleaded petrol or sea level atmospheres and conditions...go local for tuning and prosper[/QUOTE]

Also paying a lot more buying locally instead of going direct to Eric.
E-tunes listed on the Torqued Performance site start at $85.00 USD.
[URL="http://torquedperformance.com/"]Source[/URL].

As above, look around for a decent local tuner (for example MMS/ASG).
[URL="http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/mechanicals/6775-perth-workshops.html"]Perth Workshops[/URL] thread has some more info.

1. Anyone mentioning USA spec fuel - Avoid.
2. Generic 1 tune fits all? - Avoid if you want to maximise your results.
3. No dyno AFR check - Avoid.
4. High altitudes? Do they supply a bag of weed with the tune?
5. Company website offers nothing more than a PO Box in Secret Harbour as the address? Makes you think this is a backyard operation. Are they accredited with MTA to be offering vehicle services? What would be your legal recourse if they brick your ECU?
6. Who is ECUWest?

whois lookup:
Domain Name ecuwest.com.au
Last Modified 05-Aug-2012 19:34:59 UTC
Registrar ID Domain Central
Registrar Name Domain Central
Status ok
Registrant THE TRUSTEE FOR D & S MCVILLY FAMILY TRUST
Registrant ID ABN 28854938454
Eligibility Type Other
Registrant Contact ID C084965-DC
Registrant Contact Name Darren McVilly
Registrant Contact Email [email]darren@ecuwest.com.au[/email]
Tech Contact ID C084965-DC
Tech Contact Name Darren McVilly
Tech Contact Email [email]darren@ecuwest.com.au[/email]
Name Server dns1.domaincentral.net.au
Name Server IP 202.174.84.209
Name Server dns2.domaincentral.net.au
Name Server IP 202.174.84.210

ABN lookup:
ABN detailshelp Entity name: The Trustee for D & S McVilly Family Trust
ABN status: Active from 30 Jan 2007
Entity type: Discretionary Trading Trust
Goods & Services Tax (GST): Registered from 30 Jan 2007
Main business location: WA 6210
Trading name(s)help Trading name From
Wendy's - Mandurah 30 Jan 2007
Deductible gift recipient statushelp Not entitled to receive tax deductible gifts

Website started in August 2012. Previously/currently running a Wendy's at Mandurah shops.

I'd prefer to see some more history with the tuning or find out more of what is going on. If it is a business run out of a shed, yes it will be much cheaper than a business that needs to rent premises, pay insurances, staff etc etc. I would also want to know more about the tuning, afr levels and the like. Generic tune not maximising your results based on a guess of what 98 RON fuel is like? Once you start adding in the cost (and your time) for a dyno power run to check AFR's and knock a cheap tune becomes more expensive.

This is all not a negative, it could be a new guy on the scene starting up. At one point, ASG, MMS, Stechnic, Racetorque etc etc were all brand new, but are now the gods. All I am saying is do your research first.

oh, is this the same "Darren" that traded under the name "3GWRX Performance"? He used Eric's tunes then as well so I wonder why he has changed his business name?

[url]http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/636610-post44.html[/url]

· Designed to work on 91 or 93 octane premium gasoline – 98 works best.

Why he has even mentioned 91 or 93 when you have told him you own a MY12, that alone throws enough flags up for me. Also if he's designed it specifically for 91 or 93 the wtf is he working on, Dato's?

Stick to a Subie specialist, if all your looking at is the bottom line then allow for imminent failure.

[QUOTE=PIGSTi;719447]· Designed to work on 91 or 93 octane premium gasoline – 98 works best.

Why he has even mentioned 91 or 93 when you have told him you own a MY12, that alone throws enough flags up for me. Also if he's designed it specifically for 91 or 93 the wtf is he working on, Dato's?

Stick to a Subie specialist, if all your looking at is the bottom line then allow for imminent failure.[/QUOTE]

91 and 93 refers to USA spec fuel - PON (or AKI).

We measure fuel in RON.

98 RON = 93 PON

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