Has anyone done a ECU remap to 530?
08-11-2009, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghostteck' post='972088' date='Aug 11 2009, 07:11 AM
whos got a 550 up for grabs? 
i can kinda keep up with the 8's at 80+ but on take off im as slow as a duck lol
i can kinda keep up with the 8's at 80+ but on take off im as slow as a duck lol
Try putting it in DS, makes a world of difference - especially if there's any turns.
08-11-2009, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='972077' date='Aug 11 2009, 09:49 AM
Why remap an old lady? An I6 is an I6. You're destined for street cruising and stealth-pimping, (looking fast but not being fast). Get some nice tips so it looks like V8 and don't upgrade your exhaust so they can hear what kind of engine you have. I've come to grips with this after the first week of owning my 530 and getting beat by some 1998 Pontiac off the line and nearly crying.
My BMW stands for "Beat My Wheel".
On a more positive note.... its definitely great at 50+ MPH. Big difference in accel.
My BMW stands for "Beat My Wheel".
On a more positive note.... its definitely great at 50+ MPH. Big difference in accel.
You need a rematch.
08-11-2009, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='972097' date='Aug 11 2009, 07:24 AM
Say it ain't so. A Pontiac. You need a rematch.
You need a rematch.Or the Stig
08-11-2009, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi' post='972127' date='Aug 11 2009, 08:01 AM
Go w/ RPi/Powerchip ECU re-map to match up w/ their air intake scoop.
08-11-2009, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='972130' date='Aug 11 2009, 11:05 AM
Has anyone DONE this yet, because I think that was Vlad's (and the rest of ours) question. I know RPI makes good stuff and fairly reasonable - price wise - however, while many here have their exhaust I haven't seen anyone with the ECU remap. And besides, what protection to the buyer do they offer for dealer remaps? It is a good mod with HP/$$ ratio, but if I have to buy it again and again the benefits are lost.
08-11-2009, 08:10 AM
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I have a ECU remap (Speed Innovation) and had the RPi scoop with RPi exhaust. According to Eloy and Joe, I gained about ~25 hp over stock. All ECU remaps are similar. In this dyno, there was no baseline dyno because my car was already ECU flashed and had the magnaflow exhaust. I gained more with the RPi exhaust over the magnaflow.
My experience: my car was much smoother and I saved a ton of gas. Besides that, it wasn't dramatic for me.
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My experience: my car was much smoother and I saved a ton of gas. Besides that, it wasn't dramatic for me.
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08-11-2009, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='972231' date='Aug 11 2009, 12:10 PM
I have a ECU remap (Speed Innovation) and had the RPi scoop with RPi exhaust. According to Eloy and Joe, I gained about ~25 hp over stock. All ECU remaps are similar. In this dyno, there was no baseline dyno because my car was already ECU flashed and had the magnaflow exhaust. I gained more with the RPi exhaust over the magnaflow.
My experience: my car was much smoother and I saved a ton of gas. Besides that, it wasn't dramatic for me.
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My experience: my car was much smoother and I saved a ton of gas. Besides that, it wasn't dramatic for me.
.Thanks for the dyno result.
Since there is no baseline from stock, do you think that part of the 25 hp gain probably came from the loss with magnaflow?
08-11-2009, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='972231' date='Aug 11 2009, 09:10 AM
I have a ECU remap (Speed Innovation) and had the RPi scoop with RPi exhaust. According to Eloy and Joe, I gained about ~25 hp over stock. All ECU remaps are similar. In this dyno, there was no baseline dyno because my car was already ECU flashed and had the magnaflow exhaust. I gained more with the RPi exhaust over the magnaflow.
My experience: my car was much smoother and I saved a ton of gas. Besides that, it wasn't dramatic for me.
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My experience: my car was much smoother and I saved a ton of gas. Besides that, it wasn't dramatic for me.
.Damn, Alpine, all this time I thought your car was a 545 or 550
Anyway, thanks for the info, maybe RPI will chime in with some dyno results from stock 530 and see what difference it makes. 25HP is a good gain for the $$$, and if it saves gas it pays for itself.
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='972099' date='Aug 11 2009, 09:24 AM
Or the Stig
How is it humanly possible for you to have almost 3000 posts in 3 months? This is almost 35 posts PER DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK! Madness I say!!!!!