[RyderSU]

Okay so I'm getting the Sport Cat downpipe from Fabspeed, and was wondering what would be the cheapest method to tune the car just for the downpipe, not stage one or anything. Unless I need to go into stage 1/2, just let me know below what I should do.

[alscks0414]

Originally Posted by RyderSU

Okay so I'm getting the downpipe from Fabspeed, and was wondering what would be the cheapest method to tune the car just for the downpipe, not stage one or anything. Unless I need to go into stage 1/2, just let me know below what I should do.

Not clear what exactly you are asking..
Are you asking about ECU tuning? or are you asking additional bolts-on after DP?

[RyderSU]

Originally Posted by alscks0414

Not clear what exactly you are asking..
Are you asking about ECU tuning? or are you asking additional bolts-on after DP?

I'm just looking for what method to go to after getting a sport cat downpipe. I know I have to tune my car, and what tune should I use? I've been looking at the HEX Tune

[jessetaylor1]

HEX Tune is amazing. You won't be disappointed. Support and customer service is great as well.

[Orange fever]

hex ftw!!!

[Drop the hammer]

you can run the Fabspeed sportcat without a tune. No cel. That’s the Cheapest option.
If you want more power out of the engine and more burbles then hex or bm3 tune. May as well get the stage 2 tune (for downpipe) pick your preferred octane. Both have the prices in their websites.

[Drop the hammer]

Also mhd and a few others on market but I haven’t seen either In the wild. I know hex and bm3 both work well. Currently on bm3.

[Drop the hammer]

Oh I just re-read your op and see you’re looking at no cat, just a straight downpipe. Just look at their websites to get latest prices.

[David.m]

Originally Posted by RyderSU

I'm just looking for what method to go to after getting a sport cat downpipe. I know I have to tune my car, and what tune should I use? I've been looking at the HEX Tune

You don't "have" to tune your car with the Fab sportcat. I've had mine for 3 weeks now and am very happy with the changes it gave (car is otherwise stock). The extra power is imo noticeable but nothing dramatic, more than enough for street use, the real improvement for me was the exhaust sound and increased pops/burbles (esp in sport+), and no cel after 1000km. Why not get the dp and see if you want more later?

[RyderSU]

Originally Posted by Drop the hammer

Oh I just re-read your op and see you’re looking at no cat, just a straight downpipe. Just look at their websites to get latest prices.

I'm getting the catted downpipe, should've mentioned that. My fault.

[Drop the hammer]

Then just run it for awhile alone. No cel. A bit more power but you’ll get the wonderful sound changes. Then if you want more power you can tune. I waited on my tune for a few months to take time to research and choose (plus it was winter anyways).

[alscks0414]

Originally Posted by RyderSU

I'm just looking for what method to go to after getting a sport cat downpipe. I know I have to tune my car, and what tune should I use? I've been looking at the HEX Tune

This totally depends on your need.
If you want best hp gain possible without modifying your turbo, VF HEX is good choice. They also run their tune with 91 oct pump gas so that you are fine without race E85 gas availability.

If you live area where you can get 93 oct above and E85 race fuel, and also want to maximize your throttle and want to see your tq and hp curve similar to your stock (meaning to see peak hp right before red line, peak tq around 2.5k rpm), I would recommend Bootmod3 or AA.

For all stage 2 tunes, you would need at least aftermarket FMIC as you already have your sport cat DP from Fabspeed.