DSMconvert1
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Seeing how GIAC just released their "clutch buster" revision, it would be pretty amazing to have a similar option for us APR tuned cars.
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So when will APR give us an E85 tune?
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Nineeightgolf
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Cant say this for sure but i wouldnt be surprised. Im considering switching over.
Velociraptor Thrust
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Not listed on GIAC's site. More info, I'm curious.
Nineeightgolf
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http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90430
I thought about switching but with only 18 hp increase including the downpipe, not sure it's worth it for non giac customers. Better to put 600 towards k04
corrado917
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It sounds legit!
The VW market is also about the only one that uses stock ecus beyond Stage 1/2. Most of the other markets require going standalone.
Not done with it in the slightest.
lilonespaz
Drag Race Newbie
APR has said on a couple different threads that they weren't interested in doing a E85 tune for our cars.
NolaMKVI
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I think the question is..
How much modification will it take to even run e85 first (time/money/parts) and THEN tack on tuning research, testing, and finally a finalized product/kit?
How much more power will it make on a moderate build (k04 or higher)?
How much profit can be made from this and is there even enough interest in the community to even start research..?
I would love easier ways to go e85 but from what I heard/read/searched the juice isnt worth the squeeze for our cars, unless its some crazy insane build or youre just rich as shit and dont care lol
Do I want to see a kit/tuning option, yes.
Will we see a kit/tuning option, probably not..
How much modification will it take to even run e85 first (time/money/parts) and THEN tack on tuning research, testing, and finally a finalized product/kit?
How much more power will it make on a moderate build (k04 or higher)?
How much profit can be made from this and is there even enough interest in the community to even start research..?
I would love easier ways to go e85 but from what I heard/read/searched the juice isnt worth the squeeze for our cars, unless its some crazy insane build or youre just rich as shit and dont care lol
Do I want to see a kit/tuning option, yes.
Will we see a kit/tuning option, probably not..
smrtypants44
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Plus E85 is just plain PITA on a DD. I've had friends do it on their mk4's but it just doesnt seem worth it to me, too many drawbacks.
stock to stage 1 is about 20 to 30whp depending on the dyno, stage 2 is another 20 to 30whp increase over that. Another 20whp sounds pretty good to me. That's at least 40 over a stage 1 tune, which is a bigger jump than stock to stage 1.of course every dyno is different, but still it's a pretty noticebe difference
Downpipe is standard for stage 2 for every company
But if you don't already have GIAC, I agree, that's a lot of money. I already had GIAC, and have e85 in my area, so I love it
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NolaMKVI
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yea, pretty much what I was saying lol.
It would be nice though. when I build a track car its going e85 from the start. it'll be trailered around though.