First MS3 Uograde

[juanms3]

Originally Posted by Ryguy The stage one is designed for a factory car. Stage 0 is a factory tune and is a non performance map. Cobb ots maps tend to be more linear than the factory tune.

So it would be safe to load the first stage 1 map on my stock car?

[Ryguy]

Yes, its what its meant for. Take a look at this link it should answer all your questions
http://www.accessecu.com/accessport/...20Bulletin.pdf

[fortressofcomfort]

Originally Posted by juanms3 So it would be safe to load the first stage 1 map on my stock car?

Yes, but if you have changed ANY hardware, even a simple intake upgrade, search and look for "low CDFP fuel pressure" or "low fuel pump pressure."

[thomas_cory2000]

If i have a Cobb AP and a Cobb SRI - are the stock plugs good, or do we need the Denso ITV 22's??

[3Gee Tee]

From my understanding if you're still running stock boost levels then stock plugs are fine.


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[thomas_cory2000]

I had some fucking KR problems in my 1st gen MS3, i installed the ITV 22's on a hunch, it fixed the problem. (If i remember quite right- thats how it went down lol) I think my boost would spike a lil bit upto 18, something to do with the stock plugs not being able to handle that? I could be talking out my ass right now tho lol Ive been thru so much trial and error w my old car, thats i cant remember it all!

[juanms3]

Well I changed it to the stage 1 map with 93 octane and the car feels weaker and gas pedal is still lighter!

[ArtClassShank]

Originally Posted by juanms3 Well I changed it to the stage 1 map with 93 octane and the car feels weaker and gas pedal is still lighter!

You do have to give the car time for the ECU to relearn fuel trims and shit.

[thomas_cory2000]

Originally Posted by ArtClassShank You do have to give the car time for the ECU to relearn fuel trims and shit.

roughly 50-100 miles of mixed driving, dont push the car realy hard until then !

[juanms3]

Originally Posted by thomas_cory2000 roughly 50-100 miles of mixed driving, dont push the car realy hard until then !

I figured, thanks. How are is your HPFP holding up? I am thinking about upgrading it before anything else!

[thomas_cory2000]

dont know yet, my car is bone stock until i go to the stealership wed, i think i need a belt or pulley replaced. Thursday...I will put on my Cobb SRI, Reflash w the AP, shure short cut & JBR heavy shift knob...ill let u know then lol

[fortressofcomfort]

Originally Posted by thomas_cory2000 If i have a Cobb AP and a Cobb SRI - are the stock plugs good, or do we need the Denso ITV 22's??

I'm still on stock plugs and 18.5psi and it runs fine. I am also thinking of a one step colder plug too. At our levels I doubt it will make a lot of difference.

[Eric28243]

65K miles on the plugs I bought the car with. I ran ITV22's for about 2k miles when one shit the bed. Now I'm back to 21psi to redline w/ 0 kr. If you do want plugs, I'd go with the NGK's over the Denso's though. Hmmm... Time to change my sig.

[Standsideways]

Originally Posted by fortressofcomfort I'm still on stock plugs and 18.5psi and it runs fine. I am also thinking of a one step colder plug too. At our levels I doubt it will make a lot of difference.

its about every 50-75 actual hp added you'd want to go 1 colder.

[juanms3]

Ok so its been a week and I know I driven more then 100 miles but the car still feels the same, light gas pedal and weak as shit. 2nd gear feels weird...

[Rich990]

Im at 5500 ft altitude and with the stage1 map I gained 42whp peak to peak and at 6100rpm gained nearly 100whp/100wtq.

Yeah the stock map is major fail at altitude.

I'm in south Africa by the way, and the runs were done on the same dyno, albeit some months apart.

[killer-ms3]

Reading all these threads terrorized me into getting a fuel pump as my first mod. Then going AP and such

[bislag]

Originally Posted by killer-ms3 Reading all these threads terrorized me into getting a fuel pump as my first mod. Then going AP and such

Don't forget you need something to monitor the fuel pressure when you do. Either get the AP at the same time, or pick up a cheap gauge to use until you do.

[SilkBraahJJ]

Originally Posted by killer-ms3 Reading all these threads terrorized me into getting a fuel pump as my first mod. Then going AP and such

Originally Posted by bislag Don't forget you need something to monitor the fuel pressure when you do. Either get the AP at the same time, or pick up a cheap gauge to use until you do.

If he has an Android phone he can use the Torque App to monitor the fuel pressure. You can get a Bluetooth OBDII sensor on Ebay for pretty cheap.