Ovtune ECU tuning experience/review
12-02-16, 06:43 PM
#166
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I did get it moved to 7200 and have verified it. I would take a video but I am working a 18hr day today. hope to have one up tomorrow.
from the little I have driven it really woke up the low end grunt in my 09 is350. here in Utah we don't get 93 so I put 91 and some octane booster to take it to 94ish.
from the little I have driven it really woke up the low end grunt in my 09 is350. here in Utah we don't get 93 so I put 91 and some octane booster to take it to 94ish.
12-02-16, 07:06 PM
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Cool! So the torque claims are legit then. Any chance you got to step on it yet and see how the car feels?? Would be great if the car really did get a good gain on top end... Oh and also I thought the tune with the 20-30 lbft gain was for 91?? If so then adding the ocean booster would probably have a negative or unnoticeable effect wouldn't it?
12-02-16, 08:47 PM
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It's all going down tomorrow, like I thought something came up for Matt, but he's a stand up guy and is doing the tune tomorrow.
I'm doing the 7400 Rev limiter and an e30 tune since I regularly run a blend in my car so hopefully we will get some impressive results!
I'm doing the 7400 Rev limiter and an e30 tune since I regularly run a blend in my car so hopefully we will get some impressive results!
12-02-16, 10:32 PM
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You will get emailed instructions after you place your order. I've exchanged ~100 emails with them and sometimes they respond within the same day, sometimes a few days later. It's hard for me to say how the difference feels, I want to say it's stronger throughout but it's also colder out now. Can't say how much is from the tune and how much can be attributed to the weather.
12-03-16, 01:14 PM
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You will get emailed instructions after you place your order. I've exchanged ~100 emails with them and sometimes they respond within the same day, sometimes a few days later. It's hard for me to say how the difference feels, I want to say it's stronger throughout but it's also colder out now. Can't say how much is from the tune and how much can be attributed to the weather.
12-03-16, 03:27 PM
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I see... Man, I was really hoping the difference would be more noticeable. At least with a claim of 18-24whp and even the more impressive 20-30lb ft and rev limit increase.. I think I'll hold off until I hear a little more from you guys, since not much has been said. Keep us updated guys!
12-03-16, 06:44 PM
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Ok so I am tuned, I had him set the tune for an e30 mix, 70% 91 30% e85 with a 7400 rpm Rev limit. My motor is fully stock with the exception of JoeZ intake and Fsport filter.
All I can say is WOW.
The torque is really improved on the low to midrange. I usually drive fairly aggressive so I know what the car feels like when being pushed.
The Rev limit increase is awesome the car literally keeps pulling all the way to 7400 and the engine is screaming, I really need an exhaust now. The induction noise sounds a bit different too now. It's just great being able to rev like that.
I have not yet been able to record any 0-60 times but I'm sure they will be faster.
Honestly for 300 dollars this is the best thing you can do for your car, it is very noticeable and does feel like the advertised gains if not more. I don't think I'm going to bother with a dyno for now because I'm happy with the way the car feels.
Remember this is only stage 1 tune also, so you guys should just support him and buy it so he has more resources for the further development which I'm sure is going to awesome. Matthew bought a RC350 for the sole purpose of working on the 2gr. It's 100% worth it. He is still working hard on the transmission tune as well but as he explained to me today it is extremely complicated and requires lots of time.
He has overnight shipping options for those who have to mail the ecu for minimal downtime.
So overall I am extremely happy with the way the car feels I will try soon to get some recorded times.
JUST DO IT!!
All I can say is WOW.
The torque is really improved on the low to midrange. I usually drive fairly aggressive so I know what the car feels like when being pushed.
The Rev limit increase is awesome the car literally keeps pulling all the way to 7400 and the engine is screaming, I really need an exhaust now. The induction noise sounds a bit different too now. It's just great being able to rev like that.
I have not yet been able to record any 0-60 times but I'm sure they will be faster.
Honestly for 300 dollars this is the best thing you can do for your car, it is very noticeable and does feel like the advertised gains if not more. I don't think I'm going to bother with a dyno for now because I'm happy with the way the car feels.
Remember this is only stage 1 tune also, so you guys should just support him and buy it so he has more resources for the further development which I'm sure is going to awesome. Matthew bought a RC350 for the sole purpose of working on the 2gr. It's 100% worth it. He is still working hard on the transmission tune as well but as he explained to me today it is extremely complicated and requires lots of time.
He has overnight shipping options for those who have to mail the ecu for minimal downtime.
So overall I am extremely happy with the way the car feels I will try soon to get some recorded times.
JUST DO IT!!
12-04-16, 12:36 AM
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Well here's some more info now that it's late and I went out to try some things. I did 2 launches to 60. Both with traction control on. The first one the car seemed to beat the traction control and spun the rears pretty good and plus I shifted at 6500 rpm(old habit) I got 5.2 seconds
My second I launched a bit better and manged to nail the shift at 7400. I got 4.89
This was done with a stopwatch however(I am getting the torque pro app) so not sure how accurate but the car feels ALOT faster from a dig than it did before.
My tires aren't that great either I had pilot sports AS3 (Factory size) and one of them blew on the rear so I have a temporary turanza on there which we all know is garbage.
I honestly think with some better tires the car could consistently nail mid 4's to 60.
With Boltons also who knows??
All I know is I need an exhaust ASAP!!!
Get Tuned!!!
My second I launched a bit better and manged to nail the shift at 7400. I got 4.89
This was done with a stopwatch however(I am getting the torque pro app) so not sure how accurate but the car feels ALOT faster from a dig than it did before.
My tires aren't that great either I had pilot sports AS3 (Factory size) and one of them blew on the rear so I have a temporary turanza on there which we all know is garbage.
I honestly think with some better tires the car could consistently nail mid 4's to 60.
With Boltons also who knows??
All I know is I need an exhaust ASAP!!!
Get Tuned!!!
12-04-16, 01:48 AM
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No dyno? I was curious when the power starts to taper off. I currently have a 7000rpm rev limit, I am a little cautious about going up to 7400rpm. My goal is 310hp which I think is doable without excessive RPMs. It's a little encouraging that after looking at the logs I've been told that I'm making better top end than their rc350.
12-04-16, 02:09 AM
#178
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Well here's some more info now that it's late and I went out to try some things. I did 2 launches to 60. Both with traction control on. The first one the car seemed to beat the traction control and spun the rears pretty good and plus I shifted at 6500 rpm(old habit) I got 5.2 seconds
My second I launched a bit better and manged to nail the shift at 7400. I got 4.89
This was done with a stopwatch however(I am getting the torque pro app) so not sure how accurate but the car feels ALOT faster from a dig than it did before.
My tires aren't that great either I had pilot sports AS3 (Factory size) and one of them blew on the rear so I have a temporary turanza on there which we all know is garbage.
I honestly think with some better tires the car could consistently nail mid 4's to 60.
With Boltons also who knows??
All I know is I need an exhaust ASAP!!!
Get Tuned!!!
My second I launched a bit better and manged to nail the shift at 7400. I got 4.89
This was done with a stopwatch however(I am getting the torque pro app) so not sure how accurate but the car feels ALOT faster from a dig than it did before.
My tires aren't that great either I had pilot sports AS3 (Factory size) and one of them blew on the rear so I have a temporary turanza on there which we all know is garbage.
I honestly think with some better tires the car could consistently nail mid 4's to 60.
With Boltons also who knows??
All I know is I need an exhaust ASAP!!!
Get Tuned!!!
Aventur2, are you dyno tuned? Im curious as to how effective this tune is in gains and I'm also still wondering if sending in the Ecu is the best choice or if I should just make the time one day to make the Super long drive down to San Diego and get Dyno tuned for best results so certain I have a custom true dual exhaust along with the Joe Z intake.... I mean, I know that regardless of what I choose or what the numbers are the car will still feel better, But I just like to know out of simple curiosity. It also helps out all the "on the fence" buyers too.
What would you recommend I do? I wanna wait and see how everyone else likes it but then again, I wanna pull the trigger ASAP before I change my mind haha.
EDIT : Never mind! I just ordered the tune and will be sending it out via 1 day return shipping
I figured I should just order now, or I'll never go through with it lol. Like I said OV Tune, you got my support! Looking forward to the results! 
Last edited by Tro209; 12-04-16 at 02:21 AM.
12-04-16, 01:10 PM
#180
Well here's some more info now that it's late and I went out to try some things. I did 2 launches to 60. Both with traction control on. The first one the car seemed to beat the traction control and spun the rears pretty good and plus I shifted at 6500 rpm(old habit) I got 5.2 seconds
My second I launched a bit better and manged to nail the shift at 7400. I got 4.89
This was done with a stopwatch however(I am getting the torque pro app) so not sure how accurate but the car feels ALOT faster from a dig than it did before.
My second I launched a bit better and manged to nail the shift at 7400. I got 4.89
This was done with a stopwatch however(I am getting the torque pro app) so not sure how accurate but the car feels ALOT faster from a dig than it did before.
Keep us posted on how well your engine handles the 7400 RPM rev limit (especially under sustained loads). You might be treading on uncharted territory with a rev limit that high (using stock internals) but I guess the only way to truly know what the 2GR-FSE is capable of is through experimentation.