Flex fuel, map switching, fast logging & custom features for VAG/Porsche Tricore MG1
Designed for Zeitronix ECA-2 CAN Bus or compatible (using CAN frame 0xEC) connected to powertrain CAN (runs from ECU to gateway through the car). You can also set the ethanol content manually without a sensor using the pedal, tacho and cruise SET button with ignition on/engine off. Last ethanol content is remembered on key off/battery disconnect, but reset by flashing.
Shows ethanol content on the power gauge (where available, with ethanol also showing as the cruise control set speed when in map switching mode as a backup), alters stoichiometry for ethanol mix (customisable, using factory calculations by default) and adds 1 degree of timing linearly per E10 from E0 to E60 (customisable in KFWK).
The supplied bin with a correctly installed flex fuel sensor adjusts stoichiometry and ignition timing, but does not alter boost or anything else in the calibration from stock.
Competent tuners will be able to quickly incorporate their existing gasoline tuning into this bin and enjoy the stoichiometry and ignition timing advance on ethanol. Then if they wish to have different boost for ethanol content can modify KFVVTVATU to limit boost on gasoline more than ethanol depending on capability of turbos and fuel systems. It is of course possible to limit boost more on ethanol than gasoline if the fuel system is limited as many are.
With custom tuning/code: customise ignition and boost by ethanol content, use other CAN ethanol content analysers, alter cold start, show CEL and limp on missing or faulty ethanol content, add custom code for safety/control, map switch including momentary map 9, alter TCU slow path torque limit for locked TCUs, multiple cylinder fuel cuts to control torque whilst building boost.
DBF1 includes a tool to analyse and configure map switching. Map switch is remembered on key off/battery disconnect, but reset by flashing.
Faster logging when used with DBF1 through ethernet: up to 200Hz when used with DBF1 with telemetry which works on some gateways (see Log menu).
It is a framework that will give tuners useful tools for years since they can send and receive their own CAN frames, write their own strategies, design their own map groups to map switch with flexibility and power that has not yet been seen on MG1 ECUs.
Anti-brick protection included for tuner custom code which is important on late ECUs that cannot be bench recovered – very little is run until the brake pedal is pressed.
Requires an ECU flasher that is able to write the ASW (Application SoftWare or program code). We recommend DBF1, bFlash. Tested with Vehical logging and live tuning.
LIMITATIONS AND WARNINGS
Initially for select 4.0T only (53 versions at start of beta) and we only want to test with experienced custom tuners on ECUs for which they have taken a bench backup and can restore it in case of bricking an ECU.
The supplied binary is emailed to your PayPal address.
The supplied binary is specific to one VIN and version and is not transferable.
We have not had to restore our own development vehicles during development, but it is always a possibility that we cannot be responsible for or fund replacement ECUs.
Presently not suitable for ECUs that require an unlock as we don’t keep stock files for them and usually they cannot have their ASW flashed.
We have no plans for releasing this for PowerPC ECUs, although we do anticipate doing it for all the Tricore MG1 we can.
Non refundable as you are buying digital goods generated especially for one vehicle. Ensure you read all the information, understand the product and discuss with your tuner before ordering.
Ensure your VIN and version are correct as mistakes will not be refunded. We do not offer custom tuning as we spend our time making tools and features.
We do not offer bulk purchase options or discounts. We do not sell flex fuel sensors, wiring or fuel lines.
We do not offer unpaid support for these features, they are designed for experienced tuners that know exactly what they’re doing. They are heavily tested, but not on most versions at launch of beta.
If any of the above concern you, DO NOT PURCHASE. Wait until after beta when your tuner is experienced with the product.
