VAP Tune and Pulley, Share and Compare
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Just flashed the stage 1 tune (the one without the pulley) on my base V6 and went for a quick trip. My impressions:
The flash process was easy, very very DIY. I did hook up a small 12V battery maintainer to the terminals under the hood whilst the flashing was in progress. The file copy to the car takes about 5 minutes. You'll get a check engine light that'll stay on for 5 or 6 six engine start cycles but I believe the car is fine to drive. Same happens when you first read from your car's ECU, the check engine light did eventually disappear as expected.
Overall it's a subtle change imo. I did a 60mph to (not saying) mph overtake and that definitely felt quicker than I was used to. I dunno, the car also seems a bit smoother to drive, does anyone else know what I mean? The gear shifts seem a bit nicer and the acceleration seems smoother and more consistent. In fact that was the thing I noticed the most just driving about and I have to say I really really like that. So I would say don't necessarily focus all on the power on the VAP tune, also consider that it seems to improve the quality of the drivability too. Very subjective though. Exhaust note on the upshift has changed slightly (a tiny bit less snorty) but the pops and burbles as you let off the gas seem much the same which we all love.
In a nutshell I'm very happy, there is a definite boost in power (it's not woah crazy though), and a nice uplift to the quality of the drive. Given how easy it is to install, for out of warranty cars this seems like a very nice upgrade, particularly if you're a skin flint like me and you bought a base model lol. I'll get the stage 2 done probably later in the month, haven't decided yet.
The flash process was easy, very very DIY. I did hook up a small 12V battery maintainer to the terminals under the hood whilst the flashing was in progress. The file copy to the car takes about 5 minutes. You'll get a check engine light that'll stay on for 5 or 6 six engine start cycles but I believe the car is fine to drive. Same happens when you first read from your car's ECU, the check engine light did eventually disappear as expected.
Overall it's a subtle change imo. I did a 60mph to (not saying) mph overtake and that definitely felt quicker than I was used to. I dunno, the car also seems a bit smoother to drive, does anyone else know what I mean? The gear shifts seem a bit nicer and the acceleration seems smoother and more consistent. In fact that was the thing I noticed the most just driving about and I have to say I really really like that. So I would say don't necessarily focus all on the power on the VAP tune, also consider that it seems to improve the quality of the drivability too. Very subjective though. Exhaust note on the upshift has changed slightly (a tiny bit less snorty) but the pops and burbles as you let off the gas seem much the same which we all love.
In a nutshell I'm very happy, there is a definite boost in power (it's not woah crazy though), and a nice uplift to the quality of the drive. Given how easy it is to install, for out of warranty cars this seems like a very nice upgrade, particularly if you're a skin flint like me and you bought a base model lol. I'll get the stage 2 done probably later in the month, haven't decided yet.
I'm in the same boat, a few steps behind. Looking forward to seeing your updates and comparing to mine.
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I have a 16R lower pulley, tune, sport cats, lowered. Tracked 2x and drove very aggressively every weekend on cruises with friends. At mods done at 9k, at 18k miles now. Have not had any issues related to the mods. Looking to do upper pulley and Intake soon.
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thanks for the confirmation DC, I’d figured you would know
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