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Old 03-27-2008, 05:36 PM
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VRP ECU Tuning Questions

I currently have ASP, VRP intakes, Code3 HE, Prim cats and Reso removed.

1) Currently is there a standard tune for me?
2) How long would the proceedure take? I am local.
3) After the tune, can I still take the car to MB for service? Will they flash it back to stock if they noticed the map is different?
4) How much to re-tune when additional mods are added afterwards?

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Originally Posted by phatmitzu
I currently have ASP, VRP intakes, Code3 HE, Prim cats and Reso removed.

1) Currently is there a standard tune for me?
2) How long would the proceedure take? I am local.
3) After the tune, can I still take the car to MB for service? Will they flash it back to stock if they noticed the map is different?
4) How much to re-tune when additional mods are added afterwards?

Thank you.
Might just want to send VRP an email with these questions.

From what I know:

1. VRP should have a tune and would have PowerChips do it.
2. Send PowerChips the ECU overnight and they send it back overnight which should be a two full day process.
3. Dealers should not flash it unless they get codes indicating a problem with the ECU. If you have a good relationship with your SA, I would ask them not to do anything to the ECU because you have heard it decreases performance. I do this along with telling them NOT to wash the car.
4. PowerChips charges $100.00 for re-tunes...Not sure if that is the standard deal with VRP also.

My thoughts.
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Timeless, thank you for pitching in.

You are pretty much right on.

phatmitzu:

If you can come down to the shop, it will take about two hours. I do have a tune that will match your mods.

Feel free to PM or call with any other questions or to make an appointment.
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Originally Posted by Vadim @ VRP
Timeless, thank you for pitching in.

You are pretty much right on.

phatmitzu:

If you can come down to the shop, it will take about two hours. I do have a tune that will match your mods.

Feel free to PM or call with any other questions or to make an appointment.
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