gtman's Phearable 1.5 non-Si versus TSP 1 non-Si review

[gtman]

I just added 0.75 gallon of ethanol to my tank phearable 1.5 tuned si. I would try 0.5 to see if that helps you. Reminder tho you can’t add 0.5 every time you fill up. Your mixture will eventually creep in content and probably cause an issue. So I only plan on doing this when I have lower fuel amount for refills. But it really worked even on map 3

As I mentioned earlier, my area is devoid of stations selling E85, unfortunately.

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[gtman]

Just a quick update after using this a few more weeks.. This tune is just plain excellent. Power delivery is crazy smooth.

The only "minus" is the fact the artificial knock removal feature came out after this tune was created. Can't blame that on John though. If it ever got that feature... perfection.

It's my favorite tune yet. And the one to get.

 

[Mrbadwrench]

I just got the phearable on my stock ex-t and man. That thing pulls like a freight train. Even the map1 low psi setting is still faster than stock.

 

[CWIIIFK7]

I may have to try out this Phearable shelf tune. Sounds promising. Thanks for the thorough reviews, gtman.

 

[gtman]

I just got the phearable on my stock ex-t and man. That thing pulls like a freight train. Even the map1 low psi setting is still faster than stock.

See here's the thing. Even though the stock tune peaks at 16.1 psi, you'd rarely actually see it. Only in perfect conditions and in a narrow band at around 5500 rpm. Phearable Map 1's 15 psi is available through a much wider part of the powerband. It feels totally different and you get a smoother, more powerful pull.

Check this out. Here's the stock tune. See how there's a very slow buildup of boost until it finally and only hits the 16.1 psi peak at 5500 rpm?

For comparison, I made a 15 psi KTuner starter map. Obviously Phearable is somewhat different but this gives you the gist. See how quickly power builds and how wide that 15 psi band is?

 

[bbeem]

Does Phearable have an e35 stage 2 comparable to TSP 2 e35 flex fuel tune for si? If not, is an e35 e tune something john is intimately familiar with? Thanks @phearable

 

[gtman]

Does Phearable have an e35 stage 2 comparable to TSP 2 e35 flex fuel tune for si? If not, is an e35 e tune something john is intimately familiar with? Thanks @phearable

Does this peak your interest?

https://www.phearable.net/tuning-software/phearable-stage2.5-civicsi.html

 

[bbeem]

Does this peak your interest?

https://www.phearable.net/tuning-software/phearable-stage2.5-civicsi.html

For $170 I'll try it. When comparing 2.5 to 1.5 RACE I don't see note of the raised idle as in the race tune. I would think it might be implied as it's another step up but you know what they say about assumptions. I'd like to know because it can get violent with RMM and AC on and I'd really like the higher idle.

 

[phearable]

Does Phearable have an e35 stage 2 comparable to TSP 2 e35 flex fuel tune for si? If not, is an e35 e tune something john is intimately familiar with? Thanks @phearable

Yes we do

 

[SukiHonda]

Hi, I’m running a bone stock EX and about to commit to my first ots tune. After reading this thread and a lot others I’m probably going to go with phearable 1.5 non si tune. The only thing I wanna make sure is map 3 is safe for my CVT trans for daily driving. From what I’m reading I’m getting mixed reviews. I mostly cruise but sometimes I like to go 65-80% on the throttle just to feel my car’s power. I know when I have everything installed I’m probably gonna wanna rip it more than usual..

This is legit my first time tuning a car or even considering mods so please forgive me if I sound like a noob ?

 

[phearable]

Hi, I’m running a bone stock EX and about to commit to my first ots tune. After reading this thread and a lot others I’m probably going to go with phearable 1.5 non si tune. The only thing I wanna make sure is map 3 is safe for my CVT trans for daily driving. From what I’m reading I’m getting mixed reviews. I mostly cruise but sometimes I like to go 65-80% on the throttle just to feel my car’s power. I know when I have everything installed I’m probably gonna wanna rip it more than usual..

This is legit my first time tuning a car or even considering mods so please forgive me if I sound like a noob ?

Yes, it is safe. We torture tested a cvt just to be sure

 

[SukiHonda]

Yes, it is safe. We torture tested a cvt just to be sure

Awesome just what I wanted to hear! Making my purchase by the end of the week TY ?

 

[CWIIIFK7]

Can't take it anymore. My interest has finally peaked to the point where I just have to try this. Ordering the phearable 1.5 very shortly.

 

[gtman]

Hi, I’m running a bone stock EX and about to commit to my first ots tune. After reading this thread and a lot others I’m probably going to go with phearable 1.5 non si tune. The only thing I wanna make sure is map 3 is safe for my CVT trans for daily driving. From what I’m reading I’m getting mixed reviews. I mostly cruise but sometimes I like to go 65-80% on the throttle just to feel my car’s power. I know when I have everything installed I’m probably gonna wanna rip it more than usual..

This is legit my first time tuning a car or even considering mods so please forgive me if I sound like a noob ?

John has done a terrific job protecting the CVT and at the same time giving you a bat out of hell pull up top. A Map 3 WOT pull on the highway is incredible. 60 mph to triple digits comes up pretty damn fast.

 

[SukiHonda]

John has done a terrific job protecting the CVT and at the same time giving you a bat out of hell pull up top. A Map 3 WOT pull on the highway is incredible. 60 mph to triple digits comes up pretty damn fast.

Thanks for your input @gtman and thank you for all your research on the cvt trans I learned a lot about my car just by reading your post. Will update how the car feels after a week or two of driving ?

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