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ljcolomacks 09-22-2018 05:28 PM

E-Tunez RDX Tuning
 
"Welcome to E-Tunez, the original online engine and ECU tuning specialists!" - E-Tunez.com

I am starting this thread for peeps who are interested in purchasing a tune for their RDX. As well as to show everyone's experience, performance gains, and tuning accomplishments through E-Tunez.
I am not affiliated with E-Tunez in any way. My reasoning for posting this thread, is recently Vit Viper no longer offers a tune for the RDX and is only offering MoTeC solutions.
Still wanting to purchase a tune for my RDX, I came across E-Tunez as not only a replacement but an exceptional option to anyone looking for a tune.

Steve (owner of E-Tunez) has been tuning EFI based engines for over 10 years and from my experience, truly knows what he is doing. From what I read, Vit Viper even worked for him in the past.
Below is a list of Useful links if you are interested in tuning your RDX!! :thumbsup:


Website - ECU Tuning for K-Pro, FlashPro and AccessPORT | E-Tunez
About E-tunez - About Us | E-Tunez
Tuner Bio - Tuner Biographys | E-Tunez
Reviews - Reviews | E-Tunez
RDX Tuning Packages - 2007- 2012 Acura RDX Turbo - Tuning Packages | E-Tunez

CSmoney28 09-22-2018 07:01 PM

Cool 😎, thanks 🙏🏻 for the information. I appreciate it.

mistryp 10-04-2018 04:01 AM

I just got my first revision from D Rob. Injectors are installed and the car is running. Haven't been driving it hard yet. Waiting for his response to my datalogs.

CSmoney28 10-04-2018 01:51 PM

Please keep us updated, thanks!

ljcolomacks 10-04-2018 09:55 PM

Sweet let us know how she runs! I am almost to a final on mine and will post soon.

mistryp 10-04-2018 10:04 PM

I just got my 2nd revision today and flashed it to my car. Seems the same as the first revision but I think he's tweaked it a bit. I'm finding the car idles a bit high (around 1000). Maybe future revisions will correct this.

ljcolomacks 10-04-2018 10:23 PM

I’m sure he can correct that for you (make sure to let them know). Mine idles around 750. Maybe the difference is the injectors.. They’re pretty conservative with their revisions (in a good way).

mistryp 10-04-2018 10:25 PM

yeah i was thinking its the injectors as well. which ones did you go with? I have the ID1050X

ljcolomacks 10-04-2018 10:31 PM

I purchased the deatschwerks 800cc injectors. Running great so far with the stock fuel pump. They also altered the latency of my injectors into the tune, which may help your idle. I’m sure the ID’s will do fine.

mistryp 10-04-2018 10:49 PM

Yeah I trust D Rob will see that himself. I don't want to keep asking him questions lol. Rather let the master work his magic. How noticeable is the increase in power so far?

CSmoney28 10-05-2018 12:46 PM

That 1,000 rpm idle seems really high...that’s like a warm up rpm. It doesn’t go below 1,000 rpm? I wonder how my truck will idle with the 800cc injectors and the 340 liters per hour fuel pump...

mistryp 10-05-2018 01:01 PM

Yeah I know. I ended up mentonioning it to him when I sent him my data logs for the second revision. Hoping it’s an easy fix.

CSmoney28 10-05-2018 01:23 PM

Maybe, he can get it down for you. Let me know...

mistryp 10-05-2018 02:49 PM

I just checked their website. They are closed this weekend. Hopefully he can send me a revision to test this weekend. Fingers crossed. Would like to see it idle right at least

ljcolomacks 10-06-2018 11:18 AM

FYI If anyone is wondering, the tune mistryp purchased is through DRob @ Innovative Motor Works (not E-Tunez). Figured I would clear that up so peeps wouldn't be confused :thumbsup:.

CSmoney28 10-07-2018 12:10 PM

Thanks, I appreciate it. I have my fingers crossed he can fix that high idle 🤞🏻.

Lc46em 10-29-2018 07:50 PM


Originally Posted by mistryp (Post 16308490)
I just checked their website. They are closed this weekend. Hopefully he can send me a revision to test this weekend. Fingers crossed. Would like to see it idle right at least

if you need help adjusting the idle let me know I can assist or do it for you pretty simple.

mistryp 10-29-2018 07:53 PM

would it effect anything else in my tune?

Lc46em 10-30-2018 06:36 AM


Originally Posted by mistryp (Post 16322088)
would it effect anything else in my tune?

no it wouldn't

ljcolomacks 11-04-2018 04:25 PM

Update on my Tune from Etunez.

I received my final revision recently. Current setup is as follows.
2009 Acura RDX, RV6 Downpipe, ETS Intercooler, DW 800cc Injectors, TurboSmart BOV, SH-AWD, and 91 pump w/ 10% E

My experience with Etunez went very well. Nine Revisions were received, and each one in less then 24hrs of my Datalog. I even received a couple on a Sunday night within a few hrs.
RDX is running amazing at the moment. Transitions are extremely smooth and that twin scroll turbo spools up instantly.:mizouse:
I highly recommend Etunez to anyone looking for a Tune. Steve is an expert Tuner/Teacher and will take care of you.
I most likely am done modding my RDX as I am content with my current setup.
On another note Steve offers a FlexFuel tune for e85 which I may pursue in the future. Great option if you'd like to run both e85 and Pump.
If you have any questions surrounding my experience feel free to message me!
:victory:

CSmoney28 11-04-2018 08:17 PM

So Etunez is the way to go, thanks. What kind of power did your final tune leave you with?

wspy 11-05-2018 02:32 PM

I'd like to know what kind of mpg you guys get with the 800cc injectors and a good tune?!

ljcolomacks 11-05-2018 02:46 PM


Originally Posted by CSmoney28 (Post 16325894)
So Etunez is the way to go, thanks. What kind of power did your final tune leave you with?

I never took the rdx to a dyno. But it’s hauling on the butt dyno. :mizouse:

ljcolomacks 11-05-2018 02:48 PM


Originally Posted by wspy (Post 16326561)
I'd like to know what kind of mpg you guys get with the 800cc injectors and a good tune?!

I can calculate it for you. My best guess is around 16-17.

CSmoney28 11-07-2018 04:17 PM

Mine aren’t installed yet, but I will let you know once mine are done.

ljcolomacks 11-08-2018 02:36 PM


Originally Posted by wspy (Post 16326561)
I'd like to know what kind of mpg you guys get with the 800cc injectors and a good tune?!

I got 17.9mpg on my last tank with etunez. I wasn't driving for mpg either. :racing:

CSmoney28 11-08-2018 03:36 PM

That’s pretty great 👍🏻, I’m doing the Hondata flashpro tune with my injectors and fuel pump ⛽️.

wspy 11-09-2018 05:09 AM

Yeah....That's pretty good actually.

RRK0818 11-11-2018 05:22 PM

D Rob tune cost
 
Just wondering what your D Rob tune cost you? Got burned by Vit, need a new tuner.






Originally Posted by mistryp (Post 16308490)
I just checked their website. They are closed this weekend. Hopefully he can send me a revision to test this weekend. Fingers crossed. Would like to see it idle right at least


mistryp 11-11-2018 07:43 PM

D Robs tune is great! It was $400 for the etune. I’m thinking about upgrading the turbo now lol and then getting it retuned, but i have to ask him first.

RRK0818 11-11-2018 08:05 PM

Great to know! Thanks!





Originally Posted by mistryp (Post 16330717)
D Robs tune is great! It was $400 for the etune. I’m thinking about upgrading the turbo now lol and then getting it retuned, but i have to ask him first.


CSmoney28 11-12-2018 08:04 PM

Good information, do you have his information 😏 ....

RRK0818 11-13-2018 05:46 PM


Originally Posted by ljcolomacks (Post 16325794)
Update on my Tune from Etunez.

I received my final revision recently. Current setup is as follows.
2009 Acura RDX, RV6 Downpipe, ETS Intercooler, DW 800cc Injectors, TurboSmart BOV, SH-AWD, and 91 pump w/ 10% E

My experience with Etunez went very well. Nine Revisions were received, and each one in less then 24hrs of my Datalog. I even received a couple on a Sunday night within a few hrs.
RDX is running amazing at the moment. Transitions are extremely smooth and that twin scroll turbo spools up instantly.:mizouse:
I highly recommend Etunez to anyone looking for a Tune. Steve is an expert Tuner/Teacher and will take care of you.
I most likely am done modding my RDX as I am content with my current setup.
On another note Steve offers a FlexFuel tune for e85 which I may pursue in the future. Great option if you'd like to run both e85 and Pump.
If you have any questions surrounding my experience feel free to message me!
:victory:

What turbo upgrades have you done?:-)

ljcolomacks 11-15-2018 08:02 PM


Originally Posted by RRK0818 (Post 16332128)
What turbo upgrades have you done?:-)

Running the stock turbo. I did reach out to Blouch twice but never received a response.

RRK0818 11-15-2018 08:10 PM

Thanks, good to know.

CSmoney28 11-15-2018 08:33 PM

That’s weird Blouche Performance Turbo was really great when I called to ask questions 🤔 ...

ljcolomacks 11-15-2018 08:50 PM


Originally Posted by CSmoney28 (Post 16333718)
That’s weird Blouche Performance Turbo was really great when I called to ask questions 🤔 ...

Yeah I emailed twice. Sounds like calling is a better route to get in touch with them. Did they give you a quote for the upgrade?

CSmoney28 11-17-2018 05:06 PM

Yeah, they gave me a price over the phone 📱 but I forgot it was while ago. I decided to do other supporting upgrades first. Try giving them a call, but next week is the big holiday 🦃 so it might be a little harder to get in touch with them now.

KenB350z 12-02-2018 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by mistryp (Post 16330717)
D Robs tune is great! It was $400 for the etune. I’m thinking about upgrading the turbo now lol and then getting it retuned, but i have to ask him first.

Be careful with changing parts. You might not get anymore revisions.

Billsrdx 01-12-2019 09:14 AM


Originally Posted by KenB350z (Post 16342314)
Be careful with changing parts. You might not get anymore revisions.

Steve is a great guy at etunez but hes not vit and never will be. Ive known Steve since 2011 and he tuned my 8th gen Si. In my opinion, he tuned it decent but didnt fully tune it , he never tuned the iat comp table so the fueling adjust when temps are cold outside and when asked he said that had be tuned separate and asked for more money. So at that point vit was working for steve and i emailed him about it and vit took care of me. Vit left not real long later started his own business. Vit was the best in my opinion, when he was done you knew it was right.


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