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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 08:55 PM
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Success!!!!

Thanks everyone that added info/suggestions/complaints on my Dinan thread. I did get a third unit from Dinan that they accidentally sent but the asked me to try out even though I was getting a refund and if it worked they would then recharge me. Unfortunately for Dinan just hours before I successfully installed and reprogrammed my ECU using Bytetronik which is more my speed since I am used to using COBB with my Subaru that had 500 AWHP. The Bytetronik is performing really well and I am getting about 20 psi of boost with all of my extra upgrades which is awesome for stock turbo. Best of luck to anyone that buys a Dinan now. They seem to have gone downhill. I recieved 2 units with the same MAC which makes them not refisterable for warranty. Also they RMA processs is super slow if you have problems. Expect already a week to two weeks to get a solution.

My Bytetrobik experience was getting my initial unit shipped priority 2 days then I did the install and had my new MAP within 2 hours of emailing them my ECU data. The instructions were perfect and the follow up by the company was great. The only downside I had with them was having to buy a specific socket set for taking the plug wires off. Otherwise I and 100 percent happy with the product and the power delivered since it was specifically programmed for the aftermarket products I had installed previously. Thanks Minivinnie for the recommendation.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 05:15 AM
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Glad you got a system that works. Can you explain more about the soket set why, which one, etc? Thanks
 
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by nclorax
Glad you got a system that works. Can you explain more about the soket set why, which one, etc? Thanks
you need a star set to take off the plug wires. Pep boys has a universal set that does all bolts.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 09:19 AM
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I'm a Gen1 guy so how much more boost you getting?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 11:08 AM
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It’s about 6 to 7 psi increase after the 1.5 psi drop from the Forge FMIC
 
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 11:34 AM
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7 PSI will increase the HP just shy of 50%, which is a nice little kick.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 07:15 PM
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Nice man, Im glad it all (finally) worked. Glad you went the BT route
 
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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 01:42 PM
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How much of a difference than stock?

A: I think I feel it.
B: Yeah that's noticeable.
C: Solid Gain
D: Car is transformed!
E: Holy shat
 
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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by phantasms
How much of a difference than stock?

A: I think I feel it.
B: Yeah that's noticeable.
C: Solid Gain
D: Car is transformed!
E: Holy shat
I would say C. It is definitely nice in gear 3 - 5. The true test is when I change my suspension to KW Clubsports w strut tower bar and rear sway bard and put on my NM 17" wheels that weigh half as much and put some Michelin tires on. right now there is a lot of tire spin in 1st and second gear even when I use sport traction mode.
 
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