gtman
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- Mitch
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The majority of people out there are basically running a base tune on a mostly stock setup running 93 octane. So far looking at the tuning survey, this is the typical user buying a KTuner or Hondata here at the forum.
The second smaller group is adding bolt ons with a base or in some cases, a custom tune. They still are keeping power moderate.
And finally there's a very small third group going all out and tuning for high power output.
Now let's talk about that larger first group and more particularly those like me with the non-Si 1.5T. I run the TSP Stage 1 that was dyno'd at around 220whp/250wtq. And that specifically is on map 3. Most of the time though, I actually run on the less powerful map 2. And I have the feeling I'm not the only one who does this.
Derek tuned it so the torque is fairly conservative (especially on the CVT) below 3500-4000 rpm. He also set a boost limit in 1st. All of this adds up to the fact the vast majority of tuned owners here are running fairly conservative setups, whether it's a base KTuner / Hondata tune or a canned TSP / MAPerformance Stage 1.
And while blown engine threads are scary, they still represent a small fraction compared to the vast majority who have tuned their CivicX's without issues.
Having said all that, anytime you increase power over stock, you are adding stress. You are also taking a chance of voiding the powertrain warranty. It's up to the owner to decide if the better power/driveability is worth the potential risk.
We can argue about a lot of things regarding tuning but the increase in driving enjoyment is undeniable.
The second smaller group is adding bolt ons with a base or in some cases, a custom tune. They still are keeping power moderate.
And finally there's a very small third group going all out and tuning for high power output.
Now let's talk about that larger first group and more particularly those like me with the non-Si 1.5T. I run the TSP Stage 1 that was dyno'd at around 220whp/250wtq. And that specifically is on map 3. Most of the time though, I actually run on the less powerful map 2. And I have the feeling I'm not the only one who does this.
Derek tuned it so the torque is fairly conservative (especially on the CVT) below 3500-4000 rpm. He also set a boost limit in 1st. All of this adds up to the fact the vast majority of tuned owners here are running fairly conservative setups, whether it's a base KTuner / Hondata tune or a canned TSP / MAPerformance Stage 1.
And while blown engine threads are scary, they still represent a small fraction compared to the vast majority who have tuned their CivicX's without issues.
Having said all that, anytime you increase power over stock, you are adding stress. You are also taking a chance of voiding the powertrain warranty. It's up to the owner to decide if the better power/driveability is worth the potential risk.
We can argue about a lot of things regarding tuning but the increase in driving enjoyment is undeniable.
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