Best ECU Tune?

[speedracerlo]

I'm getting my Fabworx catless down pipes installed tomorrow and was planning on getting the PP Performance ECU tune. I got a quote for around 1800 for the tune. However I realized that these ECU tunes have no tangible value like piggyback systems which can be taken off and resold. At first I thought 1800 was a great price, but now I'm not too sure. I'm not looking to juice too much power from my car as it's got plenty enough for me as it is. I just want a slight tune that can get rid of CEL and utilize the new down pipes. Any advice would be appreciated.

[A Frankfurt]

Originally Posted by speedracerlo

I'm getting my Fabworx catless down pipes installed tomorrow and was planning on getting the PP Performance ECU tune. I got a quote for around 1800 for the tune. However I realized that these ECU tunes have no tangible value like piggyback systems which can be taken off and resold. At first I thought 1800 was a great price, but now I'm not too sure. I'm not looking to juice too much power from my car as it's got plenty enough for me as it is. I just want a slight tune that can get rid of CEL and utilize the new down pipes. Any advice would be appreciated.

If you feel $1,800 is a lot for a tune..that is a cheap price...keep in mind you have 2 ECU's that need to be removed. Hopefully they are opening the ECU and not drilling them.
I would recommend the BMS JB4 if you are looking for another option other then a flash tune.
It has multiple performance maps available as well as CEL delete for the CEL due to catless downpipes.
I have installed many kits for the M5/M6 platform for my clients.

[speedracerlo]

nvm what I said because I just picked up my car today and O.M.G.
Fabworx catless downpipes and PP Performance Stage II Tuning - 700+ bhp
I think it's worth the money
I'm scaring the pants off everyone around me
I will post video/sound clips tomorrow

[dentaltech]

Who did the work?

[speedracerlo]

oh sorry, forgot to thank Golan @AutoTalent

[Eurohorses]

Dont mean to threadjack but can members chime in on the going rate for downpipe intall on our cars? If gotten quotes as low as $350 and as high as $1200. Should i just settle in the middle?

[speedracerlo]

I paid 450 @ 4.5 hours of labor

[Eurohorses]

Originally Posted by speedracerlo

I paid 450 @ 4.5 hours of labor

ok i'll use your hours as a baseline. Going hourly rate here in NYC is around $125. So around $500 would make sense. $1200 is just obsurd.

[Jsd]

vids with good sound as promised or gtfo

[A Frankfurt]

Originally Posted by Eurohorses

Dont mean to threadjack but can members chime in on the going rate for downpipe intall on our cars? If gotten quotes as low as $350 and as high as $1200. Should i just settle in the middle?

It takes 3 - 4 hours at an experienced shop.
I always replace the gaskets for the ones we install here so make sure to ask that the gaskets get at least inspected, they can damage very easily.

[rambino]

I have ESS Custom Tune.. Its Awesome.. Easy, Simple, Powerful (Made 710hp to the crank on 91 Octane).. My graph is a perfect line and they offer many additional options.. I strongly endorse them

[Eurohorses]

Originally Posted by rambino

I have ESS Custom Tune.. Its Awesome.. Easy, Simple, Powerful (Made 710hp to the crank on 91 Octane).. My graph is a perfect line and they offer many additional options.. I strongly endorse them

I have nothing but great things to say about ESS. I ran their 595 Supercharger kit on my E90 M3 and I never ran into an issue. They tunes and kits are the result of tons of R&D and turn our Beasts into Monsters.

Are you running downpipes to get to that 710hp number?