Alex Alpine ECU Tune

[Rochen_00]

Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

Thank you

Hi Alex, as you are always doing an amazing job!

I would like to know if you have thought about a tune later to be able to use E85 fuel or if you know something about it.

I don't know if in the case of the S65 NA there were problems with the pump and it would not have enough power or simply adjusting a melody to work 100% with E85 would not give problems in the time.

To all this I have seen the AFD (AdvancedFuelDynamics) and eFlexFuel kits in another thread and I was very interested. Since in Spain from October we will have E85 fuel available at all gas stations.



Regards

[94jedi]

Originally Posted by Rochen_00

Hi Alex, as you are always doing an amazing job!

I would like to know if you have thought about a tune later to be able to use E85 fuel or if you know something about it.

I don't know if in the case of the S65 NA there were problems with the pump and it would not have enough power or simply adjusting a melody to work 100% with E85 would not give problems in the time.

To all this I have seen the AFD (AdvancedFuelDynamics) and eFlexFuel kits in another thread and I was very interested. Since in Spain from October we will have E85 fuel available at all gas stations.



Regards

+ 1 for Alex to develop an e85 tune!

Rochen_00 injectors and fuel pump should be fine on NA applications. It's the supercharger cars that run into injector/pump issues w/ e85.

[SDPLV]

Originally Posted by Nonecure

Welcome to 93 octane!

Thanks man! It was crazy how you can feel the difference. I also had to put the cold start back on for East Coast weather - stinks.

[wyatth]

Originally Posted by Route 16

I thought I would be okay with the cat smell since it feels like I live back in the Philippines with all the smoke/pollution smell. But I might just have to weld back in the 2ndary cats just for the smell but after the dyno

There's no reason to remove the stock secondaries. They flow fine and help the smell/rasp.

[vincE92M3]

Originally Posted by wyatth

Is the Stage 2 tune any different from the Stage 1 tune, other than suppressing the CEL? As in, are AFRs or ignition or any other component tweaked based on the hardware changes to the exhaust?

I've read the entire thread and also the product description on the Alpine website, but was not able to clearly determine the difference between Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Actually, stages are not referenced on the web page. Is this old terminology and stages no longer exist for the tune?

I had never considered tuning my M3, but with all this positive feedback of the car driving smoother overall it's hard to dismiss!

[SDPLV]

Originally Posted by MPower7

Is it possible to have all smog readiness monitors pass inspection with a stock exhaust and stage 1 tune? Will I have to revert back to stock tune to pass readiness?

I can confirm this. I have a Stage 1 tune (otherwise stock exhaust/setup) and have passed smog test with no issues.

[MPower7]

Originally Posted by SDPLV

I can confirm this. I have a Stage 1 tune (otherwise stock exhaust/setup) and have passed smog test with no issues.

I reverted back to stock and all monitors became ready within 50 miles of driving. For some reason the STG 1 tune would not let me get the oxygen sensor ready.

[Rochen_00]

Originally Posted by 94jedi

+ 1 for Alex to develop an e85 tune!

Rochen_00 injectors and fuel pump should be fine on NA applications. It's the supercharger cars that run into injector/pump issues w/ e85.

Thank's for the info bro! Then there is no need to worry about installing an AFD or eFlexFuel kit. A good tune by Alex for E85 fuel and enjoy!

[94jedi]

Originally Posted by Rochen_00

Thank's for the info bro! Then there is no need to worry about installing an AFD or eFlexFuel kit. A good tune by Alex for E85 fuel and enjoy!

That's correct, the AFD kit is sold as a bolt on solution with nothing else needed.

[tigermack]

Anyone know if you should reflash if you change x pipe? From gutted OEM to an aftermarket.

[Route 16]

Originally Posted by tigermack

Anyone know if you should reflash if you change x pipe? From gutted OEM to an aftermarket.

Only if it’s titanium
I asked before too about changing this and that. Only matters if it’s titanium and whether or not you have primary cats

Originally Posted by wyatth

There's no reason to remove the stock secondaries. They flow fine and help the smell/rasp.

I already did it months ago but I love the rasp but it’s still muffled since I still have the ipe muffler

I’m also going with a dinan intake next week...so my bmc air filter will be up for sale, $80, used for less than 2k miles

Also selling my work wheels vsxx/brombacher for $2500 (wheels/tires/tpms for pre 2010) apparently I thought they were 2010, it’s for prior years
One side is Alpine whiteish, other side brush silver built by @thee_deported

[SoCalRPM]

If you have a bone stock E92 DCT ZCP is it still worth getting the Stage 1 even without any bolt-ons?

[Bomiz]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

If you have a bone stock E92 DCT ZCP is it still worth getting the Stage 1 even without any bolt-ons?

Yes, or even just the dct software

[MSY]

Tune is useless unless maybe you ate catkess in terms of making power. Duct tube not at all needed

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by MSY

Tune is useless unless maybe you ate catkess in terms of making power. Duct tube not at all needed

23hp and 13TQ is useless? Which I believe is what Route 16 showed on a dyno with cats in place. Do you have differing facts on the numbers or are you saying that 20+ hp isn't worth it?

[SDPLV]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

If you have a bone stock E92 DCT ZCP is it still worth getting the Stage 1 even without any bolt-ons?

I definitely think so. You are then mapped to optimize the 91 or 93 octane.

[SDPLV]

Originally Posted by MSY

Tune is useless unless maybe you ate catkess in terms of making power. Duct tube not at all needed

Most of the power put down by this car stock is useless on street driving (since a lot of the feels happened mostly above 5k rpm), but the tune is giving me the option to use the power when I'm obviously paying for it anyways (91 or 93 pump gas) at lower rpm by increasing torque also.

[SDPLV]

Originally Posted by 94jedi

going from stg 1 to stg2 is even more transformative than going to stg 1, IMHO.

Damn, really? What are the numbers?

[Route 16]

Originally Posted by SDPLV

Damn, really? What are the numbers?

I'm working on my work schedule so I can get this done, I'm curious myself
stage 1 to stage 2.....and then there's a surprise that alex gave for stage 2...you guys will have to wait

[94jedi]

Originally Posted by Route 16

and then there's a surprise that alex gave for stage 2...you guys will have to wait

What is it???! I'm already atg 2 w/ Alex's tune! don't keep us in the dark lol

[MSY]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

23hp and 13TQ is useless? Which I believe is what Route 16 showed on a dyno with cats in place. Do you have differing facts on the numbers or are you saying that 20+ hp isn't worth it?

I assure you that you are not getting 23hp from a tune alone on pump gas.

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by MSY

I assure you that you are not getting 23hp from a tune alone on pump gas.

Just about every tuner in the country claims 20+ HP on a stage 1 tune other than Dinan. We just had a member dyno his car and shows 20+ hp but you say it's not the case.