PRESSERtech Kia Stinger GT Dyno RESULTS!!

[Terry@BMS]

Why not just borrow a OBD2 scanner? Way cheaper and gives you logs.

That would be better than nothing but won't have the extended Kia channels like timing cyl 2-6.

 

[SafetyPilotCal]

I feel like this is deja vu from the supercharged 3800 tuning community back in the early 2000s. Canned/generic tune, car doesn't run right, owner doesn't log anything, 6 months down the road they pop a piston because of knock they had no idea about because "now the car feels great" and still never scanned.

Regardless of what tuning solution someone ends up with JB4, RaceChip, Pressertech, Tork, whatever.. you need to be able to properly scan your car and datalog. Randomly throwing different fuel and additives in the car and hoping for the best is not proper troubleshooting and I've seen it lead to more than a few damaged engines over the years.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Datalogging is a very nice thing to have indeed - especially with a tune.

 

[Socalstinga]

Datalogging is a very nice thing to have indeed - especially with a tune.

How do you datalog with the jb4 if you have a tune already? Just plug into the obd?

 

[Toddasaurus]

How do you datalog with the jb4 if you have a tune already? Just plug into the obd?

You can just keep everything plugged in and use Map 0, which is supposed to effectively disable the JB4. From there you can just datalog.

 

[Socalstinga]

You can just keep everything plugged in and use Map 0, which is supposed to effectively disable the JB4. From there you can just datalog.

I removed the jb4 when I got the ecu tune. So I'm thinking, plug into the obd port and switch to map 0 then data log?

 

[Tonkabob]

I removed the jb4 when I got the ecu tune. So I'm thinking, plug into the obd port and switch to map 0 then data log?

Pretty sure it has to be fully installed. Power prob comes from the boost or map connections since the obd is optional.

 

[Not Here Anymore]

Has anyone got any Dyno reports since the Stage 2, Tune and with similar mods :??

 

[ScottM]

I feel like this is deja vu from the supercharged 3800 tuning community back in the early 2000s. Canned/generic tune, car doesn't run right, owner doesn't log anything, 6 months down the road they pop a piston because of knock they had no idea about because "now the car feels great" and still never scanned.

Regardless of what tuning solution someone ends up with JB4, RaceChip, Pressertech, Tork, whatever.. you need to be able to properly scan your car and datalog. Randomly throwing different fuel and additives in the car and hoping for the best is not proper troubleshooting and I've seen it lead to more than a few damaged engines over the years.

100% on point! This reminds me of my 2003 Ford Harley F-150 (lightning engine). I swapped the stock supercharger out for a Kenne Bell. The guy who installed it was one of their preferred installers backe then. Basically, all he did was install it and use a "borrowed" dyno to tune. I asked if I needed to go forged or firm things up, he said no (that should have been a red flag for me). Everything "felt" solid. I then got the check engine light showing up. I finally got a handheld, but I had no idea how to read the codes. I brought it to him and he was clueless. He would tinker with things here and there and tell me to clear the codes (red flag #2). My fault for trusting the guy and his son. In any event, my engine blew later. I then brought it to a reputable shop and 2 pistons were fried. Replaced the engine and got "Forged" and tuned as best as a mustang tuner could tune a truck at the time. She ran like a champ, but by then I was over spending all that cash and spending so much time in garages.

So, my words of wisdom;

1. Make sure the guy(s) doing the work are indeed good at what they do (I think you got that covered)
2. DO NOT TRUST FEEL... get logs and either know what you're looking at or make sure you got someone in your corner who knows how to read codes.
3. Enjoy your car, if you're spending more time in garages that you are on the road...then you're doing it wrong (in my opinion and experience). UNLESS, that's your thing.

 

[Terry@BMS]

I removed the jb4 when I got the ecu tune. So I'm thinking, plug into the obd port and switch to map 0 then data log?

Needs the one TMAP connection (rainbow patch) and OBDII as min connections to log.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Needs the one TMAP connection (rainbow patch) and OBDII as min connections to log.

Does that allow you to log everything the same as being fully connected?

 

[Terry@BMS]

Does that allow you to log everything the same as being fully connected?

Yes! Except manifold boost... Would need brown MAP connector attached for that.

 

[Not Here Anymore]

I'm simply going to call this tune "Crack for Snap-Your-Head-Back" addicts like me!

While I was traveling for business, my ECU was being decoded and tuned by PRESSERTech. Much to my disappointment, business obligations kept from being able to install my reprogrammed ECU for much longer than I intended. Last night, my dream came true when I put the tuned ECU into my baby and took her out for a spin.

While I was away from my Stinger, I spent some high quality time driving a new BMW 550i XDrive. That beast, and it's 456hp/480tq, had me wondering why I bought the Stinger. It's effortless acceleration was thrilling! This experience became my benchmark for whether I would consider the new tune a success.

Thanks to Todd at PRESSERTech, I have zero regrets with my tuned 3.3L TT AWD Stinger! This tune is amazing, bringing the most smiles per gallon I've experienced in longer than I can recall! I put it into Sport mode, selected drive, mashed the pedal and without hesitation my rear tires broke loose and she roared ahead!

I wish there was a Dyno near El Paso so I could find the exact HP/TQ numbers, but for now I will simply be satisfied knowing she didn't move like this before the tune. This tune is worth every penny spent, and more! IMO

Thanks for reading!

I have to fully agree after getting my fuel problems solved , one thing here in BC the gas quality is not the best , but it seems so far the Shell V power is working for my hew ECU tune from Pressertech

 

[Not Here Anymore]

@Arnie War , your Stinger will be a beast unleashed with the @Pressertech tune.

Now that I got things sorted out with the limp mode problem, The tune works great tbh I am not looking for a race car but when I want to kick up a bit , it does indeed perform , I did so many launches within the last few days , thinking how can just a different brand of gas that much difference but it truly in fact did , and all the problems I have with the strongest RC map and Pressertech tune were all due to bad Chevron gas I was using, plain and simple and I have to thank Kyle from Classified Motorsports relating trouble he had tuning a car that used Chevron 94 and they all used the Shell V power 91 with better results period So thinking what the heck , I will try it as my Pressertech was tuned for 91 anyways ,
Once I was sure the car was full running on the Shell V power gas, I wanted to see how long after a launch it would take to Fail again. There was no fail since using the Shell V power and , I will tell you I did over and over tests with very very positive results from 7 launches and to all speed to see if it worked the way I wanted to tell the truth I don’t care about the Dyno numbers as much as this Pressertech tune works great for what I need and it is dam fast and maybe the speed limiter is removed , I will test this on a closed course lol

 

[Not Here Anymore]

Ok I just got the gas and windshield washer filled to the top , spare tire on board and, with my wife with me and decided to try a Dragy launch 0-60 and 1/8 mile run ! The Pressertech tune check out ok and tomorrow looks like I can get a run Dyno In the afternoon

 

[Toddasaurus]

Ok I just got the gas and windshield washer filled to the top , spare tire on board and, with my wife with me and decided to try a Dragy launch 0-60 and 1/8 mile run ! The Pressertech tune check out ok and tomorrow looks like I can get a run Dyno In the afternoon View attachment 38922

Click on your 0-60 and show us your graph, also, you should do a proper 0-60 w/out passengers and show us.

This is supposed to be a dyno thread. Since there is only like 1 Dyno in this ENTIRE thread, the least you could do is show us a decent 0-60 run on your PRESSERTech tune! Lol

 

[BlueByYouGT]

Ok I just got the gas and windshield washer filled to the top , spare tire on board and, with my wife with me and decided to try a Dragy launch 0-60 and 1/8 mile run ! The Pressertech tune check out ok and tomorrow looks like I can get a run Dyno In the afternoon View attachment 38922

What was your pre-tune 0-60? What kind of tires you running?

 

[Not Here Anymore]

What was your pre-tune 0-60? What kind of tires you running?

I have the stock Michelin pilot 4 s
Pre tune before with RC Chip was Best 0-60 at 4.52 , I believe and that was solo 1/8 tank of gas

 

[Not Here Anymore]

Click on your 0-60 and show us your graph, also, you should do a proper 0-60 w/out passengers and show us.

This is supposed to be a dyno thread. Since there is only like 1 Dyno in this ENTIRE thread, the least you could do is show us a decent 0-60 run on your PRESSERTech tune! Lol[/QUOTE
This is some previous runs

 

[Not Here Anymore]

Click on your 0-60 and show us your graph, also, you should do a proper 0-60 w/out passengers and show us.

This is supposed to be a dyno thread. Since there is only like 1 Dyno in this ENTIRE thread, the least you could do is show us a decent 0-60 run on your PRESSERTech tune! Lol

This another Dyno run from last with the piggy back