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This is the first ECU "tuning" product I know of that is available for the 2017 / 2018 Civic Type R. It's called the Scorcher GT and is made by aFe / Takeda. We have not tested this particular product, but the results look promising. This is a piggy-back ECU system, and not a full blown tuning device that gives you control over detailed parameters. Still, if the claimed power gains and ease of installation are to be believed, then I think this will prove to be a very popular product.
Takeda Scorcher GT ECU Tuner Module
Key Features:
• Adds significant power (39 hp and 62 lb-ft of torque) by altering pressure sensor signals to increase. turbo boost to improve vehicle efficiency, power, and throttle response.
• Uses high quality aluminum extrusion black powder-coated enclosure casing and factory style connectors which requires no modification to your factory harness. These factory style connectors, plugs directly into the stock wiring harness connectors and sensors.
• A LED light switch provides In-Cabin On-The-Fly power adjustments.
• The 4-Power settings are adjustable with one button and the LED light represent the settings: Stock (Green), Sport (Yellow), Sport+ (Orange) and Race (Red).
• 100% tested for proper protection. These modules work amazingly on stock vehicles or ones modified with simple bolt-ons.
• Leaves no trace on ECU (no footprint).
Full product page for more info or to purchase: https://www.procivic.com/p/m/civic/takeda-scorcher-gt-ecu-tuner-module.html
You might be wondering how this is even possible, given that the Type R ECU is fully encrypted and tough to crack. Well, as far as we know, this technology works by intercepting and changing certain key signals (such as boost level) that go to your factory ECU. The Scorcher GT module modifies those signals to essentially trick your ECU into running your turbo at a higher boost level. Essentially, your ECU thinks your vehicle is at a higher elevation (with less dense air) and commands more boost from the turbo. This elevation concept is built into the factory ECU already, so it will adjust other parameters as needed to accommodate the higher boost. Again, we have not tested this product, but I think this is how the system works.
Takeda Scorcher GT ECU Tuner Module
Key Features:
• Adds significant power (39 hp and 62 lb-ft of torque) by altering pressure sensor signals to increase. turbo boost to improve vehicle efficiency, power, and throttle response.
• Uses high quality aluminum extrusion black powder-coated enclosure casing and factory style connectors which requires no modification to your factory harness. These factory style connectors, plugs directly into the stock wiring harness connectors and sensors.
• A LED light switch provides In-Cabin On-The-Fly power adjustments.
• The 4-Power settings are adjustable with one button and the LED light represent the settings: Stock (Green), Sport (Yellow), Sport+ (Orange) and Race (Red).
• 100% tested for proper protection. These modules work amazingly on stock vehicles or ones modified with simple bolt-ons.
• Leaves no trace on ECU (no footprint).
Full product page for more info or to purchase: https://www.procivic.com/p/m/civic/takeda-scorcher-gt-ecu-tuner-module.html
You might be wondering how this is even possible, given that the Type R ECU is fully encrypted and tough to crack. Well, as far as we know, this technology works by intercepting and changing certain key signals (such as boost level) that go to your factory ECU. The Scorcher GT module modifies those signals to essentially trick your ECU into running your turbo at a higher boost level. Essentially, your ECU thinks your vehicle is at a higher elevation (with less dense air) and commands more boost from the turbo. This elevation concept is built into the factory ECU already, so it will adjust other parameters as needed to accommodate the higher boost. Again, we have not tested this product, but I think this is how the system works.
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