Drivetrain Manic Motorsport brings us N18 owners OBD II Tuning! Solution is finally here!
4th Gear
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Vegas
once B is in your seat C will be next.....lol like a crack head hanging out on the corner.....lol
I think I picked up 20 whp from A to B been awhile.
I would have to go look at dyno sheets.....
I remember I hit 239 and my Manic dealer thought it was the dyno I was on so I went to his dyno and did the same. He said that was the highest he had ever seen......
I think I picked up 20 whp from A to B been awhile.
I would have to go look at dyno sheets.....
I remember I hit 239 and my Manic dealer thought it was the dyno I was on so I went to his dyno and did the same. He said that was the highest he had ever seen......
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
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Got the Stage 1 installed. Have only tried map A. Car runs much more smoothly, reduced hesitation and makes the traction control berserk in 1st gear. I think it’s a healthy improvement.
The mod adjustment has already hit and I am itching for map B. How noticeable is the difference between A and B? My switch is on order at the moment.
i think the average person would be plenty happy with this, but I am jaded from my Evo.
The mod adjustment has already hit and I am itching for map B. How noticeable is the difference between A and B? My switch is on order at the moment.
i think the average person would be plenty happy with this, but I am jaded from my Evo.
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2018
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I am not confident in this intercooler, I’m seeing iat’s in the 150’s on a highway pull with ambient air at 85. I do not think this is an acceptable.
What are you guys with aftermarket intercooler seeing for IAT’s after a 4th gear pull?
What are you guys with aftermarket intercooler seeing for IAT’s after a 4th gear pull?
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From: WNY
150 sounds VERY high. My IAT will typically drop slightly on the highway if i am cruising and then get on it. The only time mine gets high is when not moving.
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Do you have a link for the one you purchased?
2nd Gear
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https://m.ebay.com/itm/Front-Mount-I...-/232500460508
any of the ones on eBay that look like a forge knock off that utilize tube and fin.
any of the ones on eBay that look like a forge knock off that utilize tube and fin.
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https://m.ebay.com/itm/Front-Mount-I...-/232500460508
any of the ones on eBay that look like a forge knock off that utilize tube and fin.
any of the ones on eBay that look like a forge knock off that utilize tube and fin.
When mine showed up, it looked exactly like this one, except I only paid ~$225:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-racing-d...372056100~rdy/
2nd Gear
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I should have inspected it better. Before this car I only used quality parts on my other vehicles. I had an ETS 3.5” on my Evo that could manage 30psi and was cold to touch on the othe end.
I hope this eBay vendor does the right thing. I will likely purchase a Wagner at this point for peace of mind.
I hope this eBay vendor does the right thing. I will likely purchase a Wagner at this point for peace of mind.
Return it and get this one. Best one you can buy.
http://store.helix13.com/helix-2nd-g...e-intercooler/
http://store.helix13.com/helix-2nd-g...e-intercooler/
NAM Community Team
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: NJ
My Ebay intercooler was a Forge knock off and cost $135 shipped. I've had no issues. IAT when moving is usually ambient maybe 1-2 degrees more depending. During pulls it's never gone 10 degrees above ambient. CTS makes an intercooler now too for our cars that's in the $300 range on ECS Tuning
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There's another thread on intercoolers where a bunch of us posted plots from datalogging IATs with various intercoolers. With the stock intercooler IATs will quickly rise to 50C above ambient on a long pull - I do 3rd gear 2000 rpm to redline, up a slight hill. A good intercooler (Wagner, Helix, others) will only rise 9-10C.
You're seeing ~75F over ambient which is a little better than stock but not much. Return that junk and get a quality product.
You're seeing ~75F over ambient which is a little better than stock but not much. Return that junk and get a quality product.
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2018
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Would it be safe to run Stage 1 Map B for a daily with a CTS intercooler and K&N intake?
93 octane only.
stage 1A seems adequate, I see around 19psi in Highway pulls. Just want to ensure I don’t pop anything.
If stage 1B is risky I think I’ll just stay where I am.
Thanks!
93 octane only.
stage 1A seems adequate, I see around 19psi in Highway pulls. Just want to ensure I don’t pop anything.
If stage 1B is risky I think I’ll just stay where I am.
Thanks!
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From: NJ
yeah you'll be more than fine. I dont even bother with Map A on my stage 3 tune anymore. Its B or C for me.
The recommendations for the NGK 1422 plugs is to help protect your engine. More power equals more heat in the combustion chamber. The stock heat range 7 plugs can become heat saturated creating a hot spot. This can lead to detonation in the wrong circumstances. The 1422's are heat range 8 and do a better job of transferring the heat the plug is exposed to into the head. Hence the term a colder plug.
I have had clients forget to change the plugs on two occasions. Within a two week to two month time frame they reported issues with uneven power/sputtering in boost. When asked if they changed the plugs, the answer was "Doh". Changed plugs and the vehicles have ran great to this day. Plugs are much like oil... cheap insurance to prevent problems.
I have had clients forget to change the plugs on two occasions. Within a two week to two month time frame they reported issues with uneven power/sputtering in boost. When asked if they changed the plugs, the answer was "Doh". Changed plugs and the vehicles have ran great to this day. Plugs are much like oil... cheap insurance to prevent problems.