ECU reprogramming

CraigB · **Reply #90: August 25, 2015, 06:42:02**

Yeah it's a bloody ridiculous design

while the exhaust was off I gutted that main cat, you should feel the difference...even without a tune

Lakes · **Reply #91: August 25, 2015, 13:25:07**

I could imagine, it would be like trying to live with a bee hive stuck up your butt almost

CraigB · **Reply #92: September 01, 2015, 09:03:52**

The next stage of the process has finally been completed with the extractors being modified to suit the exhaust, now just waiting for an opening to get the car back into the shop for the extractors to be fitted and the tuning done.

Dazzler · **Reply #93: September 01, 2015, 10:03:01**

Looks Awesome (I don't hate you)

CraigB · **Reply #94: September 01, 2015, 10:05:34**

Phil №❶ · **Reply #95: September 01, 2015, 10:47:16**

Great welding onto the manifold, wish I could do that.

CraigB · **Reply #96: September 01, 2015, 11:01:19**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on September 01, 2015, 10:47:16

Great welding onto the manifold, wish I could do that.

You can see the difference in capabilities/quality, the head flange and main tubing is professionally TIG welded...the collector upsize was done with a MIG welder.

Lakes · **Reply #97: September 01, 2015, 11:21:31**

Beautiful workmanship Craig!!!

I like TIG thats aircraft welding, thats the only way to weld as more flexible less chance of cracking.
A real shame it is at back of motor!! would put a polished stainless firewall to show them off

Extractors on cars always a bugger of a job!

CraigB · **Reply #98: September 01, 2015, 11:48:23**

Thanks Lakes

I would have preferred them to be finished with the TIG but my local exhaust guy cant do it and as it's going at the rear of the engine no one will ever see it.
Finding someone who can TIG well is few and far between, I was just glad he was able to get the angle and rotation correct as that's all I was really concerned about.

cruiserfied · **Reply #99: September 01, 2015, 14:23:29**

Yaaaayyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dazzler · **Reply #100: September 01, 2015, 22:17:13**

Quote from: CraigB on September 01, 2015, 11:48:23

Thanks Lakes I would have preferred them to be finished with the TIG but my local exhaust guy cant do it and as it's going at the rear of the engine no one will ever see it.
Finding someone who can TIG well is few and far between, I was just glad he was able to get the angle and rotation correct as that's all I was really concerned about.

How do you know the angles are right until they go to fit it?

Lakes · **Reply #101: September 01, 2015, 22:19:14**

Yes not many TIG weld, a mate of mine does but he does machine work on Aircraft motors. Another friends son did welding at tech learnt TIG welding & bought his own TIG welder, but told me the gas bottle costs a fortune to refill. so i think it's more to do with cost too. most exhaust places use MIG as easy & quick.

CraigB · **Reply #102: September 02, 2015, 06:12:33**

Quote from: Dazzler on September 01, 2015, 22:17:13

How do you know the angles are right until they go to fit it?

A jig ( mounting frame ) was made up for the headers before they were cut, that way you know the modifications end up being in line with the prior angles.

Actually two jigs were made as the exhaust flex pipe also required upgrading/upsizing with a brand new 2 1/4 flex with new flange ends that also needed specific angles.

Dazzler · **Reply #103: September 02, 2015, 07:23:48**

Quote from: CraigB on September 02, 2015, 06:12:33

Quote from: Dazzler on September 01, 2015, 22:17:13
How do you know the angles are right until they go to fit it?
A jig ( mounting frame ) was made up for the headers before they were cut, that way you know the modifications end up being in line with the prior angles.

Actually two jigs were made as the exhaust flex pipe also required upgrading/upsizing with a brand new 2 1/4 flex with new flange ends that also needed specific angles.

Oh, ok thanks.. Bit more involved than fitting plastic chrome door handle covers then...

CraigB · **Reply #104: September 02, 2015, 07:29:06**

Just a little

though I'd imagine getting those covers lined up properly would be a right bugger as well, if you stuck them slightly off line they'd be a real pain to remove.

Dazzler · **Reply #105: September 02, 2015, 07:33:03**

Quote from: CraigB on September 02, 2015, 07:29:06

Just a little though I'd imagine getting those covers lined up properly would be a right bugger as well, if you stuck them slightly off line they'd be a real pain to remove.

Nah, pretty easy to line up... I did a little jig AFTER though!

CraigB · **Reply #106: September 02, 2015, 07:42:53**

CraigB · **Reply #107: September 18, 2015, 06:02:57**

The car is booked in for next Wednesday for the ECU tune to be done

it took a bit longer than usual for the software tunning update because we organised a complete rewrite of the software they were going to use as there were areas RPW found that could be improved upon plus some extra inclusions were added to the software so that with future upgrade to cams - compression - underdrive pullys - supercharger can be added more easily.

Dazzler · **Reply #108: September 18, 2015, 07:51:20**

cruiserfied · **Reply #109: September 18, 2015, 10:30:52**

Nice, was only wondering about this thread last night.

CraigB · **Reply #110: September 18, 2015, 10:44:34**

I'd thought some members might be wondering what was happening but I held out till I knew exactly when it was going through, not long now

cruiserfied · **Reply #111: September 18, 2015, 14:09:58**

Yeah I dont like to give up too much without knowing the facts.

Sounds like they're a pretty awesome shop you've found.

CraigB · **Reply #112: September 18, 2015, 15:30:56**

Yeah RPW

Racing Performance Works - Automotive Tuning Specialists are pretty much the "ducks nuts" when working with small cars, they built my 2003 Mirage back in 05 but they've been around since the early 80's where they first specialised in Mitsubishi's and then Hyundai's as the early Hyundai's ran Mitsubishi engines ( some trivia there

) so they were the likely candidate for this/my next job.

They aint cheap but they're the best at what they do

cruiserfied · **Reply #113: September 18, 2015, 15:47:15**

I wonder if they can remove or bypass the immobiliser from an XD Elantra ECU.......

CraigB · **Reply #114: September 18, 2015, 15:55:32**

I'm sure they could, he's got plenty of tricks and goodies for older Hyundai's...mine being so new is half the reason they're splitting my ECU is to bypass the security and limitations of what can be done via the OBD port, plus David is soldering direct to my ECU for some additional add-on benefits.

I can ask him on Wednesday if you'd like!!!

That quad throttle body I pictured previously is to suit the XD 2ltr beta engine

cruiserfied · **Reply #115: September 19, 2015, 10:43:54**

Hmmm so many goodies so little money. Will definately keep them in mind when tuning time comes. They'd probably have a bunch of maps for the beta ecu's already.
Ive got myself lined up with a 2003 XD for $200. 2lt 5-speed 5-door. Parked when rego ran out 8 months ago. Needs a bit of TLC but shoukd be simple to get running, I just putting away $10-20 a week. Up to $130 now so not too long. Need to scrap the accent soon might get $40 for it.

CraigB · **Reply #116: September 24, 2015, 07:12:03**

The car is currently still connected to the hub dyno waiting for the final tune to come back with extra adjustments, hopefully I'll be picking it up this arvo

PhireSideZA · **Reply #117: September 24, 2015, 07:32:51**

Quote from: CraigB on September 24, 2015, 07:12:03

The car is currently still connected to the hub dyno waiting for the final tune to come back with extra adjustments, hopefully I'll be picking it up this arvo

Great! We need a video of the changes now

CraigB · **Reply #118: September 24, 2015, 07:41:08**

Wont be much to show in video that I haven't already showed with pictures, unless you're wanting to hear it...I've no idea what it's going to sound like myself until I pick it up.

PhireSideZA · **Reply #119: September 24, 2015, 07:42:49**

Quote from: CraigB on September 24, 2015, 07:41:08

Wont be much to show in video that I haven't already showed with pictures, unless you're wanting to hear it...I've no idea what it's going to sound like myself until I pick it up.

It must have quite a snarl to it now. But following this thread it looks like you've really come a long way and plan on going the mile with your i30. It sure must be a head-turner on the roads