Ktuner- The first tuning solution for the 4G TL

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Old 08-17-2015, 09:05 AM
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I'm definitely looking forward to seeing some 6-speed results. A reminder for anyone who is interested, we have the Ktuner end user systems in stock and ready to ship!
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Originally Posted by TurbogixxerTuning
SH-AWD should see a good boost in power from stock to Ktuner. We are playing with them more and seeing what they like.
Have you ever dyno tuned a SH-AWD? I've read that they can experience issues on AWD dynos unless it's one where the front/rear are mechanically linked. Is the one you have access to in WPB that type?

I would rather not do an etune but I'm wondering if I may have to. I'd hate to drive down there later in the year only to experience issues and ultimately have to etune.

Let me know. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by CruzanTLSH-AWD
Your in Florida I presume?
Yes, the South Florida Area
Old 08-17-2015, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ucf_bronco
Have you ever dyno tuned a SH-AWD? I've read that they can experience issues on AWD dynos unless it's one where the front/rear are mechanically linked. Is the one you have access to in WPB that type?

I would rather not do an etune but I'm wondering if I may have to. I'd hate to drive down there later in the year only to experience issues and ultimately have to etune.

Let me know. Thanks!
Dyno is WPB is linked.

I have done AWD, auto and Manual. It was not local though. I have tuned a good amount of TLs now.
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Old 08-17-2015, 11:26 AM
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^^^^^

Can you share your TL tuning files ?
Old 08-17-2015, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
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Can you share your TL tuning files ?
No, with fuel being different in almost every state, it is hard to have "one" tune that will be good for everything. 93 in florida is different then in new york for example. I would rather people have it tuned to the car for better results.
Old 08-17-2015, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TurbogixxerTuning
Dyno is WPB is linked.

I have done AWD, auto and Manual. It was not local though. I have tuned a good amount of TLs now.
Good to know! From what I've read, when it comes to the dyno, the Acura SH-AWD system is different than most other AWD systems. That's why I asked.

Thanks for the reply!
Old 08-17-2015, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TurbogixxerTuning
Yeah, Autos do not fully lock so you will see slip at lower RPMS.
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It's automatic. No, those aren't losses.
I think I understand but it looks like the tq is shifted over from run 1 looking at 2200rpm to 2800rpm comparing runs 1 and 14

what i'd like to see are some side by side runs...as it seems to be alluded that Ktuner on its own will unlock a good portion before the HFPC
Old 08-19-2015, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KSeriesTuner
I posted a dyno from the SH-AWD earlier on this page. Good gains, especially on the top end after peak. Those tunes will be available in an update today.

Also available for all TLs will be sensor disables for Front and Rear O2s, EGR, VTP, ELD, and others.
Hi K-tuner,
Has the included tune now been updated with some of the new found knowledge from the recent testing session?
Old 08-19-2015, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by suspekt360
Hi K-tuner,
Has the included tune now been updated with some of the new found knowledge from the recent testing session?
I did say the update was due that day and it was indeed released already.
Old 08-19-2015, 04:16 PM
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I still need this in my life.
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Old 08-20-2015, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandon J. Downhour
Here are the results from driving down to see Kenny(TurboGixxer) to tune my FWD TL.

Base run of 261WHP, Final tune of 277WHP.


Note that the air temp was at 95 degrees F and the humidity was at 65%.
My previous dyno/tune the air temp was at 88 degress, i do not recall the humidity.
What mods do you have to get to 277whp???
Old 08-20-2015, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ej6sliver
What mods do you have to get to 277whp???

See post #224.
Old 08-20-2015, 02:45 PM
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Oh damn... I thought it was another person since it was a different username post that... oops my bad... but yes... this is awesome!
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Originally Posted by KSeriesTuner
I posted a dyno from the SH-AWD earlier on this page. Good gains, especially on the top end after peak. Those tunes will be available in an update today.

Also available for all TLs will be sensor disables for Front and Rear O2s, EGR, VTP, ELD, and others.
With the egr sensor disabled, does that mean we can do an EGR delete/block off? And would retuning the car give increased hp? I was planning on doing the throttle body coolant bypass as well with this. I know there are claims that the coolant bypass gives 2-5hp, but combined with the EGR delete/block-off and a retune I wonder what gains will come about.
Of course I would gladly be the guinea pig and post dyno results like I did with my tune I posted here.
Old 08-20-2015, 07:29 PM
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The EGR will no longer function or trigger codes when disabled.
Old 08-20-2015, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by KSeriesTuner
The EGR will no longer function or trigger codes when disabled.
That's even better, we don't even have to do a EGR delete if the ktuner just disables the valve too! Would a retune be needed since, I'm guessing, the air fuel ratio will be off since there's no exhaust gas entering thing intake?
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The air/fuel shouldn't change. It's a mass airflow application. It delivers the fuel appropriate for the amount of air flowing in.
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Looking at the chart in post #252, the tune is actually losing low-end power/torque at below 3000rpm.
Old 08-21-2015, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
Looking at the chart in post #252, the tune is actually losing low-end power/torque at below 3000rpm.
No, it's not. It's automatic. See post 235 and 236.
Old 08-22-2015, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon J. Downhour
That's even better, we don't even have to do a EGR delete if the ktuner just disables the valve too! Would a retune be needed since, I'm guessing, the air fuel ratio will be off since there's no exhaust gas entering thing intake?
Would disabling the EGR pipe definitely increase power? Are there any negatives effects doing this? Thanks guys
Old 09-02-2015, 08:51 AM
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Wow, I haven't checked back in a few months and a lot suddenly happened.

Cheers to everyone involved with this endeavour. I will be jumping on board soon.
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Old 09-03-2015, 04:03 PM
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Seems like it's finally time to turbo the TL
Old 09-04-2015, 02:16 PM
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Seems like it's finally time to turbo the TL
Check out Post #179 and #180. Boost is not supported at this time.
Old 09-07-2015, 04:05 PM
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I got the K-Tuner for my 10 SH AWD 6MT, and looking to see what it can do from stock to K-Tune only. I have no power adders on my car, I just need to find a Dyno Shop in San Antonio that messes with AWD.
Old 09-07-2015, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by IIDXholic
I got the K-Tuner for my 10 SH AWD 6MT, and looking to see what it can do from stock to K-Tune only. I have no power adders on my car, I just need to find a Dyno Shop in San Antonio that messes with AWD.
I have a pic of a screenshot from ktuner from rv6 of a 09 5at. Most of the large gains are at 5000-5400 and above 6000. Hp/ftlb gains between 3-7 throughout. Definitely needs to be paired with jpipe of hfpc to be worth it imo.
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https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=975806639129787
Turbogixxer posted a quick clip of my car being tunes.
This is what my 3.5 tl with borla exhaust, atlp jpipe rv6hfpc and takeda intake and p2r throttle body spacer sounds like.
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Mmm delicious takeda sounds
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Sounds great!!!
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Good stuff. Might have to jump on board. 3.7 auto here w/ xlr8 v2 j pipe, xlr8 catback and tacked sri. Just wonder if $500 for a tuner would make the 15hp gain feel any faster...
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Originally Posted by Grigio4G
Good stuff. Might have to jump on board. 3.7 auto here w/ xlr8 v2 j pipe, xlr8 catback and tacked sri. Just wonder if $500 for a tuner would make the 15hp gain feel any faster...
You will be pleasantly surprised at how it changes the driving dynamics ( performance oriented ) of the car.
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You guys need to understand something, it's not so much about how much "faster" it will be but how the car will feel; throttle response, low-end torque, smoother powerband, cleaner air/fuel ratio, VTEC point around 4200rpm.

A tune will also fix something very important; stock ECU sometimes think you're using regular gas. Yes. While datalogging we saw the ECU pull timing like crazy at some random places and I was using 94 octane gaz, thats what honda ECU do on these cars...

It will actually be faster anyway, I managed to cut 1 second on a lap of 1:00 with shit break pads without trying. I plan on going back when my EBC pads get here. The car feel like it lost 300 pounds, it's lighter, easier to drive around, I had to adjust how I was used to press the throttle when taking off cause now its effortless.

This was my fastest lap, at some point you can "see" that under 4500rpm its actually capable of moving. Keep in mind that 1:02 on a track like this for a such a heavy car its really, really fast.


The tune completely changed the car and it I had to buy another 4g TL, that would be the first thing installed.
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Old 09-22-2015, 11:32 AM
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That's awesome, beat, glad you're enjoying it. Looking good on track, too!

The drive by wire throttle maps were made available to modify as well, so now there's even more adjustments available as far as overall drivability. I'm very happy with the feedback I keep hearing and I hope everyone is enjoying their units!
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Originally Posted by KSeriesTuner
The drive by wire throttle maps were made available to modify as well, so now there's even more adjustments available as far as overall drivability. I'm very happy with the feedback I keep hearing and I hope everyone is enjoying their units!

Totally enjoying mine .

DBW throttle map that you mention, is this to address the inherent throttle lag of these systems ?

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Old 09-23-2015, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by KSeriesTuner
That's awesome, beat, glad you're enjoying it. Looking good on track, too!

The drive by wire throttle maps were made available to modify as well, so now there's even more adjustments available as far as overall drivability. I'm very happy with the feedback I keep hearing and I hope everyone is enjoying their units!
Is there anything else you were able to unlock or added to the software?
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Originally Posted by KSeriesTuner
That's awesome, beat, glad you're enjoying it. Looking good on track, too!

The drive by wire throttle maps were made available to modify as well, so now there's even more adjustments available as far as overall drivability. I'm very happy with the feedback I keep hearing and I hope everyone is enjoying their units!
Will it be possible in the future to tune using the map sensor instead of MAF?
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For fuel tuning? This processor is much more difficult to create custom code for. I'm not really sure at this point whether it will be done or even worth doing.
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Originally Posted by KSeriesTuner
For fuel tuning? This processor is much more difficult to create custom code for. I'm not really sure at this point whether it will be done or even worth doing.
Wouldn't MAP be needed for boost applications? If yes, then you'd sell a ton more units once we can strap a rotrex or turbo on there!
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MAF can be used for boost tuning there's just not as many tuners who understand MAF tuning.
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Originally Posted by KSeriesTuner
MAF can be used for boost tuning there's just not as many tuners who understand MAF tuning.
ahh, any future eta on Boost applicatios?


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