ecutek vs accessport vs utec

all4bspinnin · 09-14-2006, 09:48 AM

im trying to decide between the 3... i leaning towards cobb for the 06 sti.

i had utec on my stage 4 wrx i traded and i didnt like it... utec seemed really rough. ecutek seems just crazy expensive...

**lackskill** · 09-14-2006, 10:58 AM

cobb seems to be the most popular and easiest. I cant see any real reason to go ecutek...

turbowrx06 · 09-14-2006, 08:52 PM

I like the cobb ap, but if the utec 06 delta was out when i got my cobb i might have thought about getting it. It seems that people have had better results with it than pervious years. Supposvily the new software is alot smoother. I just like the idea that it keeps your car runing in closed loop so you can run a boost controller. Also the launch controll is amazing. My friend has it in his evo and it just helps a ton when your at the track. Who knows if cobb will ever come out the launch control.

***Insane06STi*** · 09-14-2006, 08:58 PM

Cobb.

JJ18Sniper · 09-14-2006, 09:20 PM

Cobb for the ease of use is the best IMO for any new owner. ECUtek though is definitely no slouch, and when tuned is very good.

HKS whore · 09-14-2006, 09:31 PM

cobb .. from wat i hear

all4bspinnin · 09-14-2006, 11:00 PM

whats the utec delta? i havent heard of it... time to use the search button!

i'll look into it. if its super expensive i might even consider a hydra.

turbowrx06 · 09-15-2006, 11:44 AM

its the utecs new software but i think it may only be called dealt for the 06 wrx im not sure. I know they realesed a new software update for the sti that came out last month. I have heard that it is really amazing and much smoother than the previous software. They have it on the turbo xs site wher you can download the software.

elvampy · 09-15-2006, 12:03 PM

i cansay that the ecutek is the better one because they tune ur car to ur riding style and is much more reponsive,when they finish withg ur car it is perfect

turbowrx06 · 09-15-2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elvampy

i cansay that the ecutek is the better one because they tune ur car to ur riding style and is much more reponsive,when they finish withg ur car it is perfect

yea i think its great is just so damn expensive. Youd be better off gettin a stand alone unit like the aem ems or something like that for that price.

jason bouchard · 09-17-2006, 10:24 AM

its like 800$ fully pro tuned and everything for ecutek

scubadiver424 · 09-17-2006, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbowrx06

yea i think its great is just so damn expensive. Youd be better off gettin a stand alone unit like the aem ems or something like that for that price.

AEM???

***reeksti*** · 09-17-2006, 10:39 AM

cobb.

turbowrx06 · 09-17-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubadiver424

AEM???

the AEM EMS its a stand alone unit, They are big in the evo community not many people use them, but if your tuner tunes it its just as good as any other stand alone.

tjamz · 09-17-2006, 07:44 PM

Save your money on all three of them and go to tactrix.com and buy a cable from them. Then go to openecu.org and download tuning/logging/flashing software for FREE. Ecutek is nice in that it allows for real time tuning, but with their newer flashes they are locking the ECU so that you can't switch to any other flash based tune. Accessport/Streettuner is good, but AFAIK does not support real time tuning. Utec (or any of the other HARDWARE BASED engine management units for that matter) is not really needed until you start dealing with large turbo upgrades that necessitate the need bypass the MAF.

If you are planning on running a rotated mount turbo (or any really big turbo that will spike your MAF) you will want either a Hydra from element tuning, an AEM EMS or a UTEC and switch to speed density instead of MAF tuning.

09-14-2006, 09:48 AM	#1
all4bspinnin Spec C Club Car: 06 BLACK STI!!! Fav Mod: Annual Bonus!! Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,456 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	ecutek vs accessport vs utec im trying to decide between the 3... i leaning towards cobb for the 06 sti. i had utec on my stage 4 wrx i traded and i didnt like it... utec seemed really rough. ecutek seems just crazy expensive... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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tjamz Junior STI Driver Car: 02 Subaru WRX Fav Mod: PT61 and High Stall TC Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 136 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Save your money on all three of them and go to tactrix.com and buy a cable from them. Then go to openecu.org and download tuning/logging/flashing software for FREE. Ecutek is nice in that it allows for real time tuning, but with their newer flashes they are locking the ECU so that you can't switch to any other flash based tune. Accessport/Streettuner is good, but AFAIK does not support real time tuning. Utec (or any of the other HARDWARE BASED engine management units for that matter) is not really needed until you start dealing with large turbo upgrades that necessitate the need bypass the MAF. If you are planning on running a rotated mount turbo (or any really big turbo that will spike your MAF) you will want either a Hydra from element tuning, an AEM EMS or a UTEC and switch to speed density instead of MAF tuning. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-14-2006, 10:58 AM	#2
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,718 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	cobb seems to be the most popular and easiest. I cant see any real reason to go ecutek...

09-14-2006, 08:52 PM	#3
turbowrx06 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 WRX TR aspen whit Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 137 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I like the cobb ap, but if the utec 06 delta was out when i got my cobb i might have thought about getting it. It seems that people have had better results with it than pervious years. Supposvily the new software is alot smoother. I just like the idea that it keeps your car runing in closed loop so you can run a boost controller. Also the launch controll is amazing. My friend has it in his evo and it just helps a ton when your at the track. Who knows if cobb will ever come out the launch control.

09-14-2006, 08:58 PM	#4
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,335 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Cobb.

09-14-2006, 09:20 PM	#5
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,631 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Cobb for the ease of use is the best IMO for any new owner. ECUtek though is definitely no slouch, and when tuned is very good.

09-14-2006, 09:31 PM	#6
HKS whore Banned Car: R.I.P WRB 06 STi Fav Mod: ~ HKS Ti ~ Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 1,240 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	cobb .. from wat i hear

09-14-2006, 11:00 PM	#7
all4bspinnin Spec C Club Car: 06 BLACK STI!!! Fav Mod: Annual Bonus!! Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,456 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	whats the utec delta? i havent heard of it... time to use the search button! i'll look into it. if its super expensive i might even consider a hydra.

09-15-2006, 11:44 AM	#8
turbowrx06 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 WRX TR aspen whit Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 137 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	its the utecs new software but i think it may only be called dealt for the 06 wrx im not sure. I know they realesed a new software update for the sti that came out last month. I have heard that it is really amazing and much smoother than the previous software. They have it on the turbo xs site wher you can download the software.

09-15-2006, 12:03 PM	#9
elvampy Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI BLACK Fav Mod: ECUTEK REMAP/ AFTERBURNER FUL DECAT Location: SPAIN Posts: 54 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i cansay that the ecutek is the better one because they tune ur car to ur riding style and is much more reponsive,when they finish withg ur car it is perfect

09-17-2006, 10:24 AM	#11
jason bouchard Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: the driver Location: NJ Posts: 628 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	its like 800$ fully pro tuned and everything for ecutek

09-17-2006, 10:39 AM	#13
*reeksti* 1B4DSTI Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,213 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	cobb.