Background: Following up on a post in which I discussed making a comparison between off-the-shelf IS38 tunes that are available for the Mk7 GTI. This table lists the vendors I identified that offer OTS tunes for an IS38-equipped GTI. Vendor Cost HP/TQ Unitronic $1,000 (Dealer install) / $1,165 (Uniconnect) 381/377-Crank EQT $1,075 ($350 + $725 […]
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Concept: Same GTI, same parts, same day, same dyno. Flash ECU between multiple IS38 off-the-shelf tunes. Record HP/TQ of each tune to generate comparison charts. Log engine variables of each tune – such as boost, timing, and air/fuel ratio, to generate more comparison charts. Post results. Major obstacles: Obtaining ECU software and the means of
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Background: Due to the costs that could result from a turbocharger failure, having a reliable turbocharger is a desirable quality for the product. A replacement turbocharger can cost several hundred to several thousand dollars. Labor to install the product could also be several hundred dollars. Software tuning, if the replacement differs from what was previously
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