Mina_Bekhit

Hi, I just got the ktuner and installed the base map for the stock car since my car is still stock. I started watching for knocking as I'm scared to have engine knocking. My knock control always fluctuating between 0.69 and 0.43. Is that normal? Is there a maximum limit that I shall not exceed? Is the knock control needs to be constant? Do I have to drive easy? And for how long? Thanks everyone for the support.

horseshoez

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Knock, or better said, detonation, will never be consistent. The thing is, different driving conditions/engine loads will dramatically change whether your engine is running right at the point of incipient detonation, well short of that point, or well beyond that point.

Mina_Bekhit

My understanding from your comment is the knock control number fluctuation is normal. Is that correct? Is there a normal upper and lower range for the knock control number? Thanks for the feedback

horseshoez

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Correct, the number fluctuates. Is there a normal range? Probably, but I have no ideas what it is specifically.

Mina_Bekhit

Perfect. Thnx

Silver4Gguy

Hey, I just saw this thread and I wanted to give my input. I have a 2009 Acura TL (FWD) with that ATM. Wish I could have gotten the MT AWD.

Anyways here's my build:
Takeda Intake
3.7 Intake Manifold
80mm Throttle Body
P2R Manifold Spacer
RV6 PCDs
ATLP J-Pipe
Megan Test Pipe
OBX Cat Back
KTuner V2
1552 Formula GT Wheels (20x10)
Squared up on Nitto Invos (245/35/20)
Lowered on Tein Street Advanced Coil Overs
Pro Tune by Derek Robinson at Innovative Motorworks

The KTuner solution is pretty sweet. IMO it's way nicer than COBB or Hondata, especially the V2 touchscreen unit. With Derek we were able to make 270whp and 225wtq. We moved Vtec down to 4600rpm and moved the cutoff to 6700. On the street the TL is faster than most stock 2018 WRXs and anything older than those gets beat. However, from a dig or stand, anything with AWD will get me since I'm FWD and the torque spins the wheels A LOT. The TL is quick on the highway though. I'm looking to do reground cams by Bisimoto and see if I can make at least 300whp. However, not many have done this, so if anyone has experience with Cams hmu.

KSeriesTuner

Thanks for the feedback!

I've made additional progress on this ECU. The next version will offer a host of disables that are needed for those getting into serious modding as well as lift MAF restrictions making it easier to do light forced induction for those who are trying!

losiglow

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I've got a somewhat similar setup to you Silver. FWD, pretty much every performance bolt on but only stock suspension. 17" OZ lightweight wheels which might up the dyno results. And YES! Wheel spin on the FWD sucks! But once she's inching forward she pulls like a bizatch

Still going through Etuner iterations but once I'm done I'll run a dyno and post it. I was shooting for 280whp which looks to be obtainable based on your numbers.

Rancher2005

We appreciate the continued development and support!

KSeriesTuner

No problem!

rainydays

Thanks KSeriesTuner - keep at it!

mossman77

For those of us that don't want to mod the crap out of our vehicles and don't feel comfortable pushing our engines to near redline on a regular basis, will the KTuner alone make a significant difference to the low end? Meaning 3,000 RPM and below, which is where the vehicle is severely lacking IMO. My 2011 TL SH-AWD is sluggish below 3k, then takes off over 3k, presumably because the variable intake runners open up. I'd like to get more low end and would be willing to sacrifice some top end to do so. Also noticed the car runs much better on cooler days, so lack of air seems to be an issue, likely not something a CIT can help.

toddrhodes

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Almost had a really bad day with KTuner. Went to flash my car up to tune 4 now that I have HFPCs and it got to 10% flashing and the battery in the car died. Car started freaking out, nothing would respond. Measured the battery and it was really weak. It lived just long enough for KTuner to recover the ECU. Put the new battery in, she fired right up, and I was able to flash Tune4. Took it out for a quick spin and holy $#it what a difference. Car actually feels like it has torque above 4000 RPM now, and even below that, it's very responsive if I'm in the right gear (6MT here). My tuning idea fell through and I am just borrowing a laptop so I won't be able to e-tune anytime soon, but so far I am very happy with the progression from Tune 2 (no HFPC) to Tune 4 (with HFPC).

KSeriesTuner

Even if the battery dies or you lose connectivity these ECUs have recovery mode so you would have been good! Thanks for posting your experiences!

Blaze9

After a long break from this place i'm finally back and in a position to drop a bit of cash for the tuner. Just wondering if I can get any good results from the base profiles for my 2012 FWD. All I have is the takeda intake. Wondering what benefits I would get from this without a tuning service, and then what I would get with a tuning service if anyone has experience.

Thanks!

KSeriesTuner

You will always get the best results by custom tuning. The included tune for the base will still introduce gains and get rid of limitations that will change the feel of the vehicle.

Blaze9

The base tune, what does it cover? I know you have different preloaded profiles right? I'm new to this, just wanting to see what the real-world gains are going to be. IDC about Dyno numbers or getting that last 1hp out of it. I just want a better driving experience.

KSeriesTuner

The FWD tune works with all exhaust mods. The AWD model was more touchy about ignition.

rfung86

Question, I just picked up a unit over the weekend and did the Base Tune 1 (Stock + Intake). I was wondering which is the best base map tune for my car. I have aFe intake + ATLP exhaust. I didn't see an option for exhaust except for Tune 4 which included the J-Pipe and HPCD. Thanks in advance.

Blaze9

Just to make sure everything is updated, for the FWD 2012, there are only two tunes? Stock tune + Tune 1 (exhaust)? I thought I saw people referring to 3-4?

Also, so far, I'm not sure if it was just in my mind or not, but the car does feel and respond a ton better with the "tune 1". I'm thoroughly impressed. Gonna install my J-Pipe, replace coolant, engine oil, and timing belt (Finally hit 100k! woo) and do a custom tune. Can't wait!

JakeF

Blaze9

I think it can finally actually be called a "luxury sports sedan" man I wish I could feel an AWD with the tune. Insane!

CruzanTLSH-AWD

It's serious espcially the 6 speed.

Blaze9

This completely feels like a new car. I just installed the XLR8 v2 j-pipe over the weekend. Everything went smooth, need spacers though I 100% feel some grinding/rubbing/tapping sound at the low RPM range. However this car literally feels 100% different, I am so blown away by how much of a difference a tune could make. This is outrageous. I really wish I had gone for this tune 2-3 years ago when I drove the car more. Now I take a bus into NYC for work. Before I drove 35mi each way =/

CruzanTLSH-AWD

Wait till you get a HFPC and a custom tune.

KSeriesTuner

We love this feedback!

HeartTLs

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KSeriesTuner

Online help. Those disables were added and a few are already taken advantage of it by going boosted!

losiglow

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Question for those that have done an etune - how many iterations did you do with your tuner before you were done? That is, sending datalogs to them and them sending back a tune file for upload?

elietania

I got the ktuner couple weeks ago, i just put the tune number 4. i have pcd, jpipe ,intake for now. It feels better and more smooth but i was expecting a bigger difference with all the reviews!! but anyway after i get the catback for the car and the intake manifold spacer ill bring the car to get it tune correctly. Only sad part its a lost a lot of the * crackles and pops * sound from my exhaust when i used to let the gas down and change speed.

KSeriesTuner

You do have access to fuel cut delay, which can aid with that.

elietania

elietania

Blaze9

Which tuner are you using or looking at? I can't seem to find anywhere that does e-tune anymore =( I really would like to tune, I'm feeling some RPM bounce at idle which is shaking the car quite a bit.

KSeriesTuner

The maps are slightly modified from one another. There's nothing wrong with map 4, it's being used on multiple vehicles. If you have light white smoke and are running PCDs that pretty common. Thick white smoke indicates coolant leakage.

Kenny at TurbogixxerTuning or Derek at Innovative Motorworks have a lot of experience on these!

losiglow

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I used Kenny at Turbogixxer. I was very happy with this responsiveness and service.

elietania

i dont think you right because its a member that own a car shop that told me to put back the oem tune because he ad the same problem after the tune map 4 and he brought hes car to tune it on a dyno after and there was no smoke anymore so there is something with the tune.... My car have no coolant leakage. and i did like the shop told me put back the oem map and there was no more smoke..but with the tune map 4 my car was smoking a LOT.

Mina_Bekhit

what could be a reason for the smoke in base map4 in your openion? Were you monitoring the oil consumption in base map4 and the stock tune?

elietania

KSeriesTuner

The tune description right in the software for all of these tunes states that Improperly designed intakes may throw fueling off. Full Tuning Recommended. You have an intake. Pretty disconcerting that our product which has been proven safe and has been in use by many for a long time would get the blame before simply reading and accepting the actual warning set forth right in the software for this very reason.