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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 12:39 AM
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this is old, but its june now. i want my 2.0.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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this is old, but its june now. i want my 2.0.
Sept, anything yet??
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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I was wondering the same.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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I got mine 1.5 a week or 2 ago. So far I like it. Waiting on the RB 3" turbo back to get here tomorrow. :-) Then I'll be able to try out the FCD. I did the self install of the chip. Not to bad, the directions are good. I didn't have any down time, had a spare "ebay" ECU. Which will come in handy for v2. (No self install option)
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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so is the car any faster with this chip or are you getting better gas milage with it?looking at it for the performance side of things. also i have a 3" exhaust i can put on but my exhaust manifold isnt ported to run it would this ship help support the exhaust or anything?
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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well ex:manifold is getting ported rite now but back to my ?
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 01:06 AM
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The day jobs been keeping me really busy but its close, a couple of days now - I've been running a 2.0 on my car for the last couple of weeks. Anyways, final feature list:
- 720 secondary support
- secondary staging point lowered to ~3300rpm
- FCD
- timing retard above 9psi
- AWS elimination
- flood clear


and a couple of pics of what's next datalogging and control.

-Henrik
Attached Thumbnails Rtek 1.5-image1.jpg   Rtek 1.5-image2.jpg  
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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woohoo. what the price range?
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 07:23 AM
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I'm glad a have read this post because I was going to go ahead and get the 1.5 but damn the 2.0 would be perfect for me What exactly does the data logging do??? I mean what readings does it take etc.... When is it comming out!!! I'm getting it no matter what the cost (withing reason). Does the ecu automaticly tune the 720's to what boost your running?? I'm pushing abut 13 to 15 psi and I was going to get my car dyno tuned but would I have to after this or not???
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 07:47 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by hondahater
I'm glad a have read this post because I was going to go ahead and get the 1.5 but damn the 2.0 would be perfect for me What exactly does the data logging do??? I mean what readings does it take etc.... When is it comming out!!! I'm getting it no matter what the cost (withing reason). Does the ecu automaticly tune the 720's to what boost your running?? I'm pushing abut 13 to 15 psi and I was going to get my car dyno tuned but would I have to after this or not???
Data logging is EVERTHING!! On the DSM pocketlogger Henrik's company offers, you can log/view the following:

-RPM
-Timing
-Knock
-Injector Duty Cycle
-Coolant temp
-Battery voltage
-TPS

Among many others...this makes fine tuning far easier and less expensive than hitting a dyno or popping for a standalone. For DSM owners (I have a Galant VR4) the pocketlogger is a godsend. You can also pull stored check engine light codes from the ECU and clear them as well as test several sensors in the car. I have the 1.5 version for my FC and can't WAIT to get version 2!!
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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very very very cool! He said a couple of days before it comes out??? nice because I can't wait! Is it true you HAVE to send your ecu to them for this chip??? also I'm not clear on what the 720 support means??? THanks.


edit never mind just saw this but what if you are running more than 12psi??? I have an upgraded turbo that can push 15psi, is it still goof for that???


"Version 2.x is a daughterboard setup and has not been released yet. The daughterboard is a more complicated install than version 1.x and we will not be offering the "self install" option. But with the daughterboard comes the ability to add more features.

Version 2.0 has all of the features of 1.5 but will run 720 secondaries without an S-AFC. You need 720 secondaries in order to run Rtek v2.0. An AFC can be used along with v2.0 for fine tuning, but is not necessary. Version 2.0 lets the ECU "know" that you are running 720 secondary injectors eliminating the need for an AFC to maintain stock A/F ratios. As we have demonstrated above, the less you have to 'trick' the ECU, the better. So with Rtek v2.0, 720 secondaries, and a larger fuel pump, you should have a setup that can push the stock turbo to its safe limit (approximately 12 PSI).

Other Version 2 releases will include datalogging and full fuel and timing control. Details of these versions have not been released yet.

Keep in mind that the condition of the engine should be taken into account before doing modifications that will increase the stress on the engine. Careful monitoring of engine vitals is critical to ensuring your engine is running well and safe. "

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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by hondahater
very very very cool! He said a couple of days before it comes out??? nice because I can't wait! Is it true you HAVE to send your ecu to them for this chip??? also I'm not clear on what the 720 support means??? THanks.


edit never mind just saw this but what if you are running more than 12psi??? I have an upgraded turbo that can push 15psi, is it still goof for that???


"Version 2.x is a daughterboard setup and has not been released yet. The daughterboard is a more complicated install than version 1.x and we will not be offering the "self install" option. But with the daughterboard comes the ability to add more features.

Version 2.0 has all of the features of 1.5 but will run 720 secondaries without an S-AFC. You need 720 secondaries in order to run Rtek v2.0. An AFC can be used along with v2.0 for fine tuning, but is not necessary. Version 2.0 lets the ECU "know" that you are running 720 secondary injectors eliminating the need for an AFC to maintain stock A/F ratios. As we have demonstrated above, the less you have to 'trick' the ECU, the better. So with Rtek v2.0, 720 secondaries, and a larger fuel pump, you should have a setup that can push the stock turbo to its safe limit (approximately 12 PSI).

Other Version 2 releases will include datalogging and full fuel and timing control. Details of these versions have not been released yet.

Keep in mind that the condition of the engine should be taken into account before doing modifications that will increase the stress on the engine. Careful monitoring of engine vitals is critical to ensuring your engine is running well and safe. "
Installation of version 2 is more involved than version 1 meaning most people have probably never replaced a portion of an ECU. The downtime is very fast though...I sent him my TII ECU and had it back in my hands in 1 week. I'm sure the car will be safe to drive with a pump, 720cc's and version over 12 psi. The stock turbo is pretty much maxed at 15 psi (before blowing oil seals). 12-14 psi should be plenty safe on most cars. I'm running a walbro, FMIC, stock injectors and version 1.5 @ 12-13 psi and the car feels great. EGT's never go over 700 in a 0-100 mph run and the plugs still looked a bit on the rich side. I'm going with version 2 for added safety and the later releases that will be coming out. Datalogging here I come
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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Installation of version 2 is more involved than version 1 meaning most people have probably never replaced a portion of an ECU. The downtime is very fast though...I sent him my TII ECU and had it back in my hands in 1 week. I'm sure the car will be safe to drive with a pump, 720cc's and version over 12 psi. The stock turbo is pretty much maxed at 15 psi (before blowing oil seals). 12-14 psi should be plenty safe on most cars. I'm running a walbro, FMIC, stock injectors and version 1.5 @ 12-13 psi and the car feels great. EGT's never go over 700 in a 0-100 mph run and the plugs still looked a bit on the rich side. I'm going with version 2 for added safety and the later releases that will be coming out. Datalogging here I come
Thanks man do you think your going to have to tune it for above 12 psi or will it automaticly tune itself to the boost level???
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 03:09 PM
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If im droping in 680's from a GSL SE with a walbro, along with a FMIC, will 2.0 work for me? Will I need a SAFC, or a boost controller???

Thanks .
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by hondahater
Thanks man do you think your going to have to tune it for above 12 psi or will it automaticly tune itself to the boost level???
I'm sure I'm running leaner than stock, but stock is very very rich. The version 2 will give me more of a safety margin where I can now go WOT in 4th and not worry (I havent gone WOT in 4th yet). I'll also feel comfortable going WOT below 4K rpm. I have NOT gone WOT below 4K rpm in third because of boost creep. My wastegate is ported, just not enough. I plan on going with a monster port and a new flapper plus I have an EBC ready to go in for boost control.
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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damn it looks like I'm going to have to port my wastegate just don't feel like it. I have more than enough fuel plus I'm getting a fmic and then with this chip I should not even have to worry about boost creap I thought but who knows!
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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So this will give the S4 turbo TIIs Data Logging capabilities?
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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yep, check out the site really cool, its going to be my christmas presant
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hondahater
damn it looks like I'm going to have to port my wastegate just don't feel like it. I have more than enough fuel plus I'm getting a fmic and then with this chip I should not even have to worry about boost creap I thought but who knows!
Even if you have a good amount of fuel, good boost control is always a good thing. Buy a used wastegate, bring it to a machine shop for a monster port with a larger flapper and have a shop re-install it. Then, you can sell your original gate and the car is only down for a few hours. Get a decent boost controller thereafter and you're good to go.
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Originally Posted by Wizz
I got mine 1.5 a week or 2 ago. So far I like it. Waiting on the RB 3" turbo back to get here tomorrow. :-) Then I'll be able to try out the FCD. I did the self install of the chip. Not to bad, the directions are good. I didn't have any down time, had a spare "ebay" ECU. Which will come in handy for v2. (No self install option)

so is the car any faster with this chip or are you getting better gas milage with it?looking at it for the performance side of things. also i have a 3" exhaust i can put on but my exhaust manifold isnt ported to run it would this ship help support the exhaust or anything?
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Henrik
The day jobs been keeping me really busy but its close, a couple of days now - I've been running a 2.0 on my car for the last couple of weeks. Anyways, final feature list:
- 720 secondary support
- secondary staging point lowered to ~3300rpm
- FCD
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- AWS elimination
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cant wait.
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 03:29 AM
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rtek 2.0

has anyone heard any news lately of the 2.0
im on the same boat as hondahater . this seems like a must have for us s4 owners. i will call Henrick from digital tuning because i need to know if i will still be able to use his 2.0 chip cause im using 4 720 injectors , TO4E turbo ,bosch pump andSafc just waiting on the wideband to fine tune.
ALSO guys I have someone who sells brand new palm pilots for real cheap, gonna give him a call tomorrow and see if he has any left if you guys want to datalog. i know my hands are itching for some control on my palm . cant wait cant wait.

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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 07:59 AM
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I've been checking every day on this chip and every day the same thing! If henrik is out there please let us know something
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