HKS F-Con Computer VS Chip?

[mitzikatzi]

Yep, was originally tuned by JPC, then JustAuto's was kind enough to upgrade my tune for me and put those settings on. I just wanted a little more go out of it.

Learned a thing or two aswell - he lowered the boost down, but it still had more grunt than before, and should now extend the life of the turbo (unless I upgrade... ).

The HKS is only part of the package. The skill of the Tuner plays a big part in how reliable/effective etc you tune is. I would put as much effort into picking a Tuner as I would the type of Piggyback computer I choose.

[nicebike]

The HKS is only part of the package. The skill of the Tuner plays a big part in how reliable/effective etc you tune is. I would put as much effort into picking a Tuner as I would the type of Piggyback computer I choose.

BINGO !!!!

[AshA]

Had mine about 10 months now.

Works a treat, have had the tune updated in the meantime for a little more grunt.
No faults, no error codes, no issues what so ever. Love it and would recommend it to anyone.

Because it's tuned properly on a dyno, it's tuned properly to the cars capabilities and not just a generic tune a chip puts out. The HKS also has fail-safes in place too, it'll correct if there's an error.

Are you still running the standard turbo? What hp and nm of torque are you achieving?

Have you towed with it, if so what towing weight and over what distances? How did that go?

[SR5 2NV]

I have been trying to find a tuner in sydney. The one i found quoted me a rediculous $2400 for ecu and dyno. Does anyone know any good tuners in sydney?

[Dewbs]

That's cheaper than I was quoted, I was quoted supplied, fitted, and dyno'ed for $2,900

[JUSTAUTOS]

What shops ?

[Dewbs]

Tune house

[ONBAGZ]

Had both my tuned. And a few little mods done to get some more horseys. My single cab got a little front mount cooler. Exhaust injectors and a tune.
Dual cab got and exhaust and a tune.

[jaybags]

Had mine about 10 months now.

Works a treat, have had the tune updated in the meantime for a little more grunt.
No faults, no error codes, no issues what so ever. Love it and would recommend it to anyone.

Because it's tuned properly on a dyno, it's tuned properly to the cars capabilities and not just a generic tune a chip puts out. The HKS also has fail-safes in place too, it'll correct if there's an error.

Are you still running the standard turbo? What hp and nm of torque are you achieving?

Have you towed with it, if so what towing weight and over what distances? How did that go?

That was my original tune, as mentioned, havn't got figured for the updated, but has a lot more grunt to it.

Still running the stock turbo, stock injectors, stock exhaust. Havn't towed with it yet, but I doubt it'd be an issue.

[mitzikatzi]

https://www.facebook.com/1KDPerformance ... n=timeline

These guys will fit a HKS Icon and tune for $1700 (posted 12 Feb)

[AshA]

Where are they located?

[StevenS]

Will any of these tunes be done to give good gains from 1200 to 2400rpm? That's where I spend most of my time and I dont like revving it's tits off even when Im in a rush

[packeteer]

Will any of these tunes be done to give good gains from 1200 to 2400rpm? That's where I spend most of my time and I dont like revving it's tits off even when Im in a rush

I'm exactly the same, and would be interested in the same info

[nicebike]

I'm listening also. Jaybags graph is a bit hard to read the bottom line, but it looks like there could be plenty in that rev range.

Provided a good tuner with a dyno and all the diagnostic gear can be accessed, this looks like a way better path to follow than a "mystery bag" chip.

[mitzikatzi]

In NSW maybe http://www.tunehouse.com.au/diesel/

[AshA]

Spoke to Tunehouse today. They have dumped the HKS F Con iD in favour of Unichip.

[dano85]

Can you successfully block the egr with out problems when it's tuned with the hks?

[dan9245]

tunehouse seem the go, ill be getting a tune up and service there next!

[slippery rjs]

How much do JPC charge to supply,fit and tune a hks on a 09 auto hilux ??

[jaybags]

Doubt they'll supply, I ordered mine from Matt at JustAutos and took it to JPC. Best to give Mark at JPC a call and get a quote off him. Great guy to deal with