Opine on ECU tune, por favor.

aremmell · 02-03-2010, 08:27 PM

Looking to yank the ECU and get it tuned.

Relevant mods are as follows:

Macht Schnell filter
AA underdrive pulley
Eisenmann Race

I visited the dyno database and saw quite a few AA tunes in there that seemed to be effective.

What is *your* opinion about who does the finest tune (also, who does the most custom tune for altitude, fuel etc.)?

If you were going to get a tune, would you go with Dinan? AA? Someone else? Note that money is not an issue, only end results.

TIA.

xxe92xx · 02-03-2010, 09:37 PM

this question has been asked many times...you should search theres alot of threads on the ecu tuning subject....you will most likely find the answers to your questions faster!

jb-m3 · 02-03-2010, 09:41 PM

I did the AA tune about 3 weeks ago, and I like it. I did it in conjunction with the AA pulley and and filter replacement, so I cannot exactly say how much of the performance improvement was attributable to the tune alone, but what I can say is that this tune is extremely smooth. Idle is smoother, and much smoother through the revs. Engine response also was also significantly improved, and the car does feels quicker overall.

aremmell · 02-04-2010, 09:00 PM

@jb-m3: Does it remove the electronic governor or raise the redline like the Dinan tune?

MShao825 · 02-04-2010, 10:30 PM

Didn't see Powerchip mentioned. Have you looked into that? I think the general consensus lately is that the Powerchip tune is the best available right now, which is why I'm getting flashed next week

powertrip · 02-04-2010, 10:49 PM

+1...Powerchip is awesome; I also think ESS is a great choice

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Originally Posted by mshao825

Didn't see Powerchip mentioned. Have you looked into that? I think the general consensus lately is that the Powerchip tune is the best available right now, which is why I'm getting flashed next week

Lemans_Blue_M · 02-04-2010, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyatt

Looking to yank the ECU and get it tuned.

Relevant mods are as follows:

Macht Schnell filter
AA underdrive pulley
Eisenmann Race

I visited the dyno database and saw quite a few AA tunes in there that seemed to be effective.

What is *your* opinion about who does the finest tune (also, who does the most custom tune for altitude, fuel etc.)?

If you were going to get a tune, would you go with Dinan? AA? Someone else? Note that money is not an issue, only end results.

TIA.

Wyatt,

Slow down.

You aren't prepared to get an ECU tune yet...

SpencerM3 · 02-04-2010, 11:24 PM

Powerchip or ESS

H Bomb · 02-05-2010, 01:49 AM

i went with the Dinan Midpipe so i went with the Dinan software. i had the Dinan Software first. you don't have to take the ECU out like you do for AA and i am not sure if they still do it but AA was putting there stickers on your ECU. not cool to go to the dealer with that in my op.

My system has no cats and Dinans tune doesn't just shut off the CEL it takes care of it for the cats only so if something goes wrong otherwise the CEL will still come on for you where other tuners just shut the CEL off totally. not sure which do and which don't

the Dinan may not be the most power but i think it is one of the safest and reliable tunes you can get out there and they have a great warranty

i hear great things about the powerchip guys

lots of threads hit a search and you will get alot of info and reviews

FStop7 · 02-05-2010, 02:21 PM

Powercnip or powerban

jb-m3 · 02-05-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyatt

@jb-m3: Does it remove the electronic governor or raise the redline like the Dinan tune?

Wyatt- Yes to both. By the way, regardless of what people say about this software or that software, unless you change your midsection, a N/A tune is not gonna make all that much of a difference. You can't go wrong with AA or Powerchip, both will yield similar results.

Trier Germany · 02-06-2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Wyatt,

Slow down.

You aren't prepared to get an ECU tune yet...

Is he missing the X-pipe?

dhoggm3 · 02-06-2010, 09:04 AM

Get the Powerchip and don't raise the redline.

saeedg48 · 02-10-2010, 12:31 AM

LOOKS AT THIS POST!
POWERCHIP FTW IT'S SAFE AND WORKS GREAT!.
Sorry for the caps but you need to get this ECU over all the others trust me.'

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ight=Powerchip

02-03-2010, 08:27 PM	#1
aremmell Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '24 M4 Comp xDrive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 M4 Comp xDrive [9.17]	Opine on ECU tune, por favor. Looking to yank the ECU and get it tuned. Relevant mods are as follows: Macht Schnell filter AA underdrive pulley Eisenmann Race I visited the dyno database and saw quite a few AA tunes in there that seemed to be effective. What is your opinion about who does the finest tune (also, who does the most custom tune for altitude, fuel etc.)? If you were going to get a tune, would you go with Dinan? AA? Someone else? Note that money is not an issue, only end results. TIA.
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xxe92xx Banned 37 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (2)	this question has been asked many times...you should search theres alot of threads on the ecu tuning subject....you will most likely find the answers to your questions faster!
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jb-m3 New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I did the AA tune about 3 weeks ago, and I like it. I did it in conjunction with the AA pulley and and filter replacement, so I cannot exactly say how much of the performance improvement was attributable to the tune alone, but what I can say is that this tune is extremely smooth. Idle is smoother, and much smoother through the revs. Engine response also was also significantly improved, and the car does feels quicker overall.
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aremmell Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '24 M4 Comp xDrive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 M4 Comp xDrive [9.17]	@jb-m3: Does it remove the electronic governor or raise the redline like the Dinan tune?
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H Bomb Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL to NY iTrader: (4)	i went with the Dinan Midpipe so i went with the Dinan software. i had the Dinan Software first. you don't have to take the ECU out like you do for AA and i am not sure if they still do it but AA was putting there stickers on your ECU. not cool to go to the dealer with that in my op. My system has no cats and Dinans tune doesn't just shut off the CEL it takes care of it for the cats only so if something goes wrong otherwise the CEL will still come on for you where other tuners just shut the CEL off totally. not sure which do and which don't the Dinan may not be the most power but i think it is one of the safest and reliable tunes you can get out there and they have a great warranty i hear great things about the powerchip guys lots of threads hit a search and you will get alot of info and reviews __________________ Street- 08 E92 M3- Sparkling Graphite/ Fox Red/6sp Track- 10 CRF 250-PR2 Race Motor/Ohlins TTX Susp Hauler- 06 Ford Skyjacker F250 4WD
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Powercnip or powerban
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dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Get the Powerchip and don't raise the redline. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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