omar0123
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- First Name
- Omar
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you are in socal. There are tons of CTR owners around here.I just purchased a ktuner for my ctr a week ago and can't return it even though it's brand new in the box never been used. I just read this thread today. Is there any way I can unlock with FP software but use my ktuner? I EXTREMELY regret getting ktuner after seeing this thread.
You ever find someone local with a FP to help you? Hope you got it worked out!I just purchased a ktuner for my ctr a week ago and can't return it even though it's brand new in the box never been used. I just read this thread today. Is there any way I can unlock with FP software but use my ktuner? I EXTREMELY regret getting ktuner after seeing this thread.
Thank you for your reply. The implication is that data from Hondaās testing is evidence to companies, such as yourselves, that the tuning made possible by you wonāt have any negative bearing on the engine or other components in properly maintained fk8s. So, consider two fk8s, one purely stock and the other with an aggressive Hondata tune, you guys are saying both cars will have the same lifetime if maintained property and not abused? This is surprising to me, given the difference in power output between the two versions.The question is not naive. If you drive your car hard, abuse it and neglect service you will reduce the life of the engine. If you take care of these aspects your engine will last a long time. Two CTRs from Team Honda Research West have run a cumulative 120 racetrack (two 25 hour endurance events each in 2018 and 2019) and practice hours over the last 2 years at 370 hp and > 400 lb ft torque. The engines are in perfect condition.
As part of the design evaluation process for an engine, Honda will run the engine for 8 days at peak power - 6500 rpm. Immediately after that they run the engine for a further 8 days at peak RPM ~ 6700 rpm.
In 4th gear at 6700 RPM, these tests are like driving more than twice around the earth's equator without lifting off the throttle. Is that strong enough for you?
Honda build their engines well and test them thoroughly.
Iām sure that the tunes exert additional stress outside the parameters that Honda intended. Iām sure that you may see possible oil life reduced, spark plug life reduced, even fuel pump issues over time (since it is operating at higher duty cycle for longer times - outside calculated mtbf). You may even see dirtier pistons. Etc...Thank you for your reply. The implication is that data from Hondaās testing is evidence to companies, such as yourselves, that the tuning made possible by you wonāt have any negative bearing on the engine or other components in properly maintained fk8s. So, consider two fk8s, one purely stock and the other with an aggressive Hondata tune, you guys are saying both cars will have the same lifetime if maintained property and not abused? This is surprising to me, given the difference in power output between the two versions.
Crux of this is me wondering if Iām gonna reduce the lifetime of my fk8 if I tune it to add 50 horse power. I guess the answer is not.
Anyways, thanks again. As you can tell, Iām no motorhead, so I appreciate you taking the time to respond.