The Stratified Flash Tune (Formerly S-OTS PLUS)

[bigwavedave33]

Originally Posted by Cujo Well just got home from driving around town and I have to say that this was the best $25 I have ever spent on my car. It's so much smoother now. I still get a tiny pop when I give it some gas but it's nonexistent during normal driving. Changing gears feels a lot smoother now too. I plan on getting a custom tune from you guys here in the near future.

I have to agree. Before the power came on a little strong and felt light switchy where as now it is smooth and calmer. I need to run some logs and put it in V-dyno! Maybe tonight!

[223Patriot]

Ordered!

[spedo3]

Lex is a Boss ! Once my tech sheet was submitted to Stratified, I received the S-OTS Plus map in about 10 minutes. Only had a chance to drive a few miles with the new map .... I was running a COBB stage 2 OTS map for the last 15K miles <--- what a piece ! - COBB map was really boggy with shitty throttle response on the low end (lucky i had minimal knock) Been busy with work and kids, not much time for tool'n. I have a stage 2 snow meth kit and Lex's guardian angel to install and was waiting for a full custom tune.... the S-OTS Plus option is a nice go between.

- Power (much more abundant) builds smooth and in a much more predictable pattern
- How smooth you may ask? Makes JBR's trilogy feel like hydraulic MM's. Went for the ride with wifey who is 8 months preggers and she didn't complain once. Actually she enjoyed the ride.
- Maybe it's me, but I feel like I'm shifting like the STIG
- ZERO knock !
- Pump pressures at low 1900's at WOT, still have to look at fuel trims and AFR's
- At low speeds (parking lot, traffic etc...) no more herky jerkyness when you let off the gas in 2nd.

My 3 month clock begins now...It's really is the best 25 bucks you can spend on your car. Big thanks to Lex and the Stratified team.

[Lex]

Originally Posted by spedo3 Lex is a Boss ! Once my tech sheet was submitted to Stratified, I received the S-OTS Plus map in about 10 minutes. Only had a chance to drive a few miles with the new map .... I was running a COBB stage 2 OTS map for the last 15K miles <--- what a piece ! - COBB map was really boggy with shitty throttle response on the low end (lucky i had minimal knock) Been busy with work and kids, not much time for tool'n. I have a stage 2 snow meth kit and Lex's guardian angel to install and was waiting for a full custom tune.... the S-OTS Plus option is a nice go between. - Power (much more abundant) builds smooth and in a much more predictable pattern - How smooth you may ask? Makes JBR's trilogy feel like hydraulic MM's. Went for the ride with wifey who is 8 months preggers and she didn't complain once. Actually she enjoyed the ride. - Maybe it's me, but I feel like I'm shifting like the STIG - ZERO knock ! - Pump pressures at low 1900's at WOT, still have to look at fuel trims and AFR's - At low speeds (parking lot, traffic etc...) no more herky jerkyness when you let off the gas in 2nd. My 3 month clock begins now...It's really is the best 25 bucks you can spend on your car. Big thanks to Lex and the Stratified team.

Glad you're enjoying the tune and thanks for the kind words!

A big batch of tunes is going out tomorrow for those that are waiting - just ran out of time today.

[223Patriot]

Originally Posted by Lex A big batch of tunes is going out tomorrow for those that are waiting - just ran out of time today.

Looking forward to it. Catless DP is going in tomorrow!

[msp2709]

Moosespeed

sent while blasting a dookie

[lx_diego]

Hey @Lex; I have a quick question. I recently bought one of your ots maps and its great. Im buying a downpipe soon and don't have enough for a full tune. If I just get another ots map but with the downpipe in the mods list, I will get more of a performance benefit and be safer compared to just running the downpipe on the old map without the downpipe in the mods?

[Lex]

Originally Posted by lx_diego Hey @Lex; I have a quick question. I recently bought one of your ots maps and its great. Im buying a downpipe soon and don't have enough for a full tune. If I just get another ots map but with the downpipe in the mods list, I will get more of a performance benefit and be safer compared to just running the downpipe on the old map without the downpipe in the mods?

Do you currently have a stg2 sots+ or a stg1? If you have a stg1 there is a nice bump in performance going to stg2.

[Lex]

All maps have been sent out - hope everyone is having a good long weekend.

I am also considering adding a Stg3 with E85 support in the future to the S-OTS+ arsenal. What do you guys think? Again, it won't be a full custom tune, but it will be a tune that will take advantage of the high octane in E85.

[mrtheandrew]

thanks lex! now i just need to install my parts. also, the file name you sent says 93 octane. im guessing that its been modified for my 92 that i put on the order form?

[Lex]

Originally Posted by mrtheandrew thanks lex! now i just need to install my parts. also, the file name you sent says 93 octane. im guessing that its been modified for my 92 that i put on the order form?

I have lots of personal experience with WA 92 octane and it is fully compatible with the 93 octane calibration.

[shadesofgray19]

Originally Posted by Lex All maps have been sent out - hope everyone is having a good long weekend. I am also considering adding a Stg3 with E85 support in the future to the S-OTS+ arsenal. What do you guys think? Again, it won't be a full custom tune, but it will be a tune that will take advantage of the high octane in E85.

This would be awesome.

[distortion]

Originally Posted by Lex I have lots of personal experience with WA 92 octane and it is fully compatible with the 93 octane calibration.

I was just going to ask the same question as @mrtheandrew; as I am also on WA 92 and received a 93 map. If @Lex; says WA 92 is good enough that works for me

[Lex]

Yes 92 in wa is actually quite good and the fuel I use.

[mrtheandrew]

Originally Posted by Lex Yes 92 in wa is actually quite good and the fuel I use.

what brand do you recommend to use/avoid?

[Lex]

Originally Posted by mrtheandrew what brand do you recommend to use/avoid?

I use shell and texaco/chevron and they have been about the same.

[England15j]

Originally Posted by mrtheandrew what brand do you recommend to use/avoid?

Gas on JBLM is also good and they have e-85

[223Patriot]

Installed a catless DP and uploaded my S-OTS+ map after the install so I can't give a full before and after testimony of just the tune, but I will say that the power comes on smooth and she pulls all the way to redline. Definitely satisfied with the results. I've only been able to get a few logs in, but everything looks nice and stable.

Now I just need to figure out what mods I can swing with the old lady in the next 3 months so I can go for the customer tune!

Maybe my turbo will start smoking so I can tell the wife I need a BNR stage 3 to "fix" the issue

[Suzysube]

I am enjoying my ots plus map. Stage 2. A lot better than the cobb ots.

[lx_diego]

Originally Posted by Lex Do you currently have a stg2 sots+ or a stg1? If you have a stg1 there is a nice bump in performance going to stg2.

I have the Stage 1 s-ots. Would it be safe to run the downpipe with this same map until im ready to full tune or should I get a stage 2 ots map meanwhile to be safe?

[Lex]

Originally Posted by lx_diego I have the Stage 1 s-ots. Would it be safe to run the downpipe with this same map until im ready to full tune or should I get a stage 2 ots map meanwhile to be safe?

This is plenty safe. You won't make as much power on the Stg1 as on the Stg2 but if the custom tune is coming up soon it's safe.

[punkk77]

Ive had my ots+ tune loaded for about a week now. I think the car feels a LOT smoother now. Nice even power delivery, no issues. Feels like a new car again. Cant wait to put the test pipe on (which the tune is still good for)!

Id love to get a full tune in the next couple months, but im not nearly ready for one mod-wise. Only have 6600 miles on the car. When the time comes though, I know who im sticking with!

[evilmonkey187]

@Lex <~~this never works for me.

I just got my car and it's got an old school Cobb/corksport ram air intake( filter sits in a fiberglass box where the tmic was), corksport(I think) fmic,tip,hks bov recirc,Cobb dp,test pipe, and corksport exhaust,apv3
If skimmed through the first 4 pages and it's mostly jbr intakes or Sri's this tune is for? Will it work for my grey bearded setup?

[Lex]

Originally Posted by evilmonkey187 @Lex <~~this never works for me. I just got my car and it's got an old school Cobb/corksport ram air intake( filter sits in a fiberglass box where the tmic was), corksport(I think) fmic,tip,hks bov recirc,Cobb dp,test pipe, and corksport exhaust,apv3 If skimmed through the first 4 pages and it's mostly jbr intakes or Sri's this tune is for? Will it work for my grey bearded setup?

Yes, we have worked with this intake and have the correct calibration for it so no problem at all.

Originally Posted by punkk77 Ive had my ots+ tune loaded for about a week now. I think the car feels a LOT smoother now. Nice even power delivery, no issues. Feels like a new car again. Cant wait to put the test pipe on (which the tune is still good for)! Id love to get a full tune in the next couple months, but im not nearly ready for one mod-wise. Only have 6600 miles on the car. When the time comes though, I know who im sticking with!

Glad you're enjoying it and looking forward to working with you soon. Fresh motor and car will have excellent results!

[mzrtrooper]

Had the Stg 2 OTS+ loaded for about 1200 miles now. Biggest differance was steady power delivery. If bury your foot it still goes beast mode on you but my wife says its much easier to drive now. Even after a custom tune it will be worth keeping this one as a daily driven tune. Since I drive for work and put 150-250 miles on the car a day.

Sent from... you know... that one app...

[evilmonkey187]

ORDERED!

[monkey.bones.007]

I ordered this as well. Not quite to a custom tune level so this should work nice.

tapacock, it's free with more gay

[Lex]

Thanks fellas!

I have been out of town since Wed but I'm back in the office tomorrow so maps will be moving quickly in the next day or 2.

[monkey.bones.007]

Originally Posted by Lex Thanks fellas! I have been out of town since Wed but I'm back in the office tomorrow so maps will be moving quickly in the next day or 2.

Until cpe ships my tmic and i get my test pipe from rastarican im going to have to hold off on flashing the tune. Hopefully it isn't too long before i get them, but i wanted to be prepared for when my parts arrive. No worries on taking extra time for my tune.

tapatalk, it sucks for free.

[evilmonkey187]

Lex I'm going to go with a full tune after running the the s-ots (ordered) for a bit

I have some concerns with white smoke @ wot and #3 spark plug white n ashy after 50miles while the others are amber/normal 150-155 cold psi on all 4 cyl w/45k

I've searched for hours today concerning the white smoke at wot with minimal results.
Right now I'm guessing since pressure is high @wot my turbo seals are taking a shit.
Is there a way to tell if cyl 3 is getting less fuel using the ap? I'm assuming we can check injector cycles to see if the injector is failing. If the seal is leaking it won't show it right?
Is this something to be discussed when I get the full tune or should I diagnose beforehand?
Thanks in advance

[Lex]

Originally Posted by evilmonkey187 Lex I'm going to go with a full tune after running the the s-ots (ordered) for a bit I have some concerns with white smoke @ wot and #3 spark plug white n ashy after 50miles while the others are amber/normal 150-155 cold psi on all 4 cyl w/45k I've searched for hours today concerning the white smoke at wot with minimal results. Right now I'm guessing since pressure is high @wot my turbo seals are taking a shit. Is there a way to tell if cyl 3 is getting less fuel using the ap? I'm assuming we can check injector cycles to see if the injector is failing. If the seal is leaking it won't show it right? Is this something to be discussed when I get the full tune or should I diagnose beforehand? Thanks in advance

You won't be able to tell via the AP if cylinder 3 is getting less fuel since the wideband O2 is past the turbo on the exhaust.

White smoke is not indicative of a failing injector. It is either condensation, some oil, or coolant. The first is harmless. The second will show up as oil consumption, oil in the intake, etc. The latter will show up as a drop in coolant level.

If you are concerned for the health of the motor, I suggest a leakdown tests.

Post up picture of the plugs. Ash on the plugs indicate oil consumption but it has to be pretty heavy.

[evilmonkey187]

Originally Posted by Lex You won't be able to tell via the AP if cylinder 3 is getting less fuel since the wideband O2 is past the turbo on the exhaust. White smoke is not indicative of a failing injector. It is either condensation, some oil, or coolant. The first is harmless. The second will show up as oil consumption, oil in the intake, etc. The latter will show up as a drop in coolant level. If you are concerned for the health of the motor, I suggest a leakdown tests. Post up picture of the plugs. Ash on the plugs indicate oil consumption but it has to be pretty heavy.

Ok that's what I figured with the injector.
I'm probably being paranoid since getting the car about a month ago (doing the vvt,chain,chasing misfire codes and upgrading the fp internals)
Yesterday was the first time I did a wot (because of the above and just general operational observation)
I'll do a couple of wot runs today and check oil and coolant....

The plugs start@ cyl 1 left to right. Just a little whiter than the rest so As a preemptive I wanted to investigate a lean condition or possibly an oil issue from cyl 3
Thanks Lex

BTW I just submitted my form

[Yatta]

Of course after doing this (and happily I might add) I go and pick up a cp-e down pipe at a steal (catted). ho hum.

[Gr33ntumb]

Just bought one, anxiously waiting

[monkey.bones.007]

Originally Posted by Gr33ntumb Just bought one, anxiously waiting

You won't wait long. I just got mine today.

tapatalk, it sucks for free.

[Lex]

Originally Posted by evilmonkey187 Ok that's what I figured with the injector. I'm probably being paranoid since getting the car about a month ago (doing the vvt,chain,chasing misfire codes and upgrading the fp internals) Yesterday was the first time I did a wot (because of the above and just general operational observation) I'll do a couple of wot runs today and check oil and coolant.... The plugs start@ cyl 1 left to right. Just a little whiter than the rest so As a preemptive I wanted to investigate a lean condition or possibly an oil issue from cyl 3 Thanks Lex BTW I just submitted my form

Plugs look fine in that picture

Maps for all the forms submitted just went out!

Also if you guys are looking for more power and want an S-OTS+ E85 tune, we just released these as well.

Stratified MazdaSpeed / Mazda MPS S-OTS+ E85 Tune

[monkey.bones.007]

Originally Posted by Lex Plugs look fine in that picture Maps for all the forms submitted just went out! Also if you guys are looking for more power and want an S-OTS+ E85 tune, we just released these as well. Stratified MazdaSpeed / Mazda MPS S-OTS+ E85 Tune

If we got an ots+ tune do we get a discount on an e85 ots+ if we wanted to add it like you do with the full tunes?

tapatalk, it sucks for free.

[Lex]

Originally Posted by monkey.bones.007 If we got an ots+ tune do we get a discount on an e85 ots+ if we wanted to add it like you do with the full tunes? tapatalk, it sucks for free.

Unfortunately the discounts just apply when going from SOTS+ to a full tune.

[evilmonkey187]

Map received gonna DL and flash when I get home thanks again Lex

[evilmonkey187]

Originally Posted by Lex Plugs look fine in that picture Maps for all the forms submitted just went out! Also if you guys are looking for more power and want an S-OTS+ E85 tune, we just released these as well. Stratified MazdaSpeed / Mazda MPS S-OTS+ E85 Tune

Hey Lex, how well do the rubber seals and fuel seals hold up with the added e85?