C8 ECU Finally Cracked?

Z OH 6 · 05-16-2022, 07:19 PM

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/auto...171256c4dcaa6d

Gunkk · 05-16-2022, 07:40 PM

“We adjusted the air to fuel ratio, ignition timing advance, DI injection timing, DI rail pressure, and variable cam phasing angles. We confirmed that our calibration changes were in fact taking effect, but none of them led to measurably significant power gains.”

more info here: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...%E2%80%99s-ecm

hawk02 · 05-16-2022, 08:03 PM

Companies make big claims all the time (Vararam ZL1 intake ring a bell). Until a product is delivered into the hands of consumers, I will remain a skeptic.

Z OH 6 · 05-16-2022, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunkk

“We adjusted the air to fuel ratio, ignition timing advance, DI injection timing, DI rail pressure, and variable cam phasing angles. We confirmed that our calibration changes were in fact taking effect, but none of them led to measurably significant power gains.”

more info here: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...%E2%80%99s-ecm

I think the bigger news is that once any company cracks it, others will follow so its good news for C8 and possibly Blackwing owners.

I run a Trifecta tune on my daily driver GMC Canyon and its quite impressive for a canned tune.

Puddin · 05-17-2022, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z OH 6

I think the bigger news is that once any company cracks it, others will follow so its good news for C8 and possibly Blackwing owners.

I run a Trifecta tune on my daily driver GMC Canyon and its quite impressive for a canned tune.

They also cracked the blackwings as well. https://www.google.com/amp/s/gmautho...ost-gauge/amp/

hawk02 · 05-18-2022, 12:13 PM

Someone feels Trifecta's announcement may have just screwed the community. Watch...

HOJO · 05-18-2022, 01:59 PM

I guess I am a little confused about the C8's ECU being hacked, so to speak. There is a local guy with a C8 and a set of twin turbos pushing over 800 HP, not sure if that is RWHP or crank. It has a custom intake manifold and i believe different injectors. The car was built by Cicio Performance. I can only assume this set up required a tune. Let me know if I am wrong; I thought the ECU was already cracked on the C8.

Bhobbs · 05-18-2022, 02:31 PM

They were probably running a piggy back computer. It’s a computer you run in line with the stock ECU but allows you to change some of the parameters, without having access to the factory computer.

snizzle · 05-18-2022, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z OH 6

I run a Trifecta tune on my daily driver GMC Canyon and its quite impressive for a canned tune.

Did it help with shift points? Happen to have a dyno before/after? I'm interested b/c the lazy shift points/responsiveness for MPG annoy me on my Colorado.

HOJO · 05-18-2022, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

They were probably running a piggy back computer. It’s a computer you run in line with the stock ECU but allows you to change some of the parameters, without having access to the factory computer.

Thanks Bhobbs, that would make since.

Bigdumogre · 05-18-2022, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

They were probably running a piggy back computer. It’s a computer you run in line with the stock ECU but allows you to change some of the parameters, without having access to the factory computer.

All Cicio performance builds I have seen they have ran a second ecu. They make some bad ass rides.

WVracer · 05-18-2022, 09:15 PM

A stand-alone ECU is going to be the best option for modding any new cars in the future. The performance automotive industry is slowly becoming a thing of the past.

05-16-2022, 07:19 PM	#1
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hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,281 View My Garage	Companies make big claims all the time (Vararam ZL1 intake ring a bell). Until a product is delivered into the hands of consumers, I will remain a skeptic. __________________

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Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	They were probably running a piggy back computer. It’s a computer you run in line with the stock ECU but allows you to change some of the parameters, without having access to the factory computer. __________________

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WVracer Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS3 M6 (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Posts: 200	A stand-alone ECU is going to be the best option for modding any new cars in the future. The performance automotive industry is slowly becoming a thing of the past. __________________ 2011 IOM 2SS/RS LS3 M6- Injen CAI, TSP 1 7/8” headers, PTB, Hurst short throw, Corsa catback exhaust, 20" TSW Nurburgrings, BMR lower control arms, BMR tunnel brace, Hotchkis lowering springs. 3660lbs. Tuned by me (sold) 2010 RJT 1SS/RS LS3 M6- CAI, TSP 2” headers, TSP F-35 cam, PTB, Hurst short throw, Dronemaster catback, BMR lowering springs, Kirkey seats, 20”/18” Weld Belmonts, 3550lbs.

05-16-2022, 07:40 PM	#2
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	“We adjusted the air to fuel ratio, ignition timing advance, DI injection timing, DI rail pressure, and variable cam phasing angles. We confirmed that our calibration changes were in fact taking effect, but none of them led to measurably significant power gains.” more info here: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...%E2%80%99s-ecm

05-18-2022, 01:59 PM	#7
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	I guess I am a little confused about the C8's ECU being hacked, so to speak. There is a local guy with a C8 and a set of twin turbos pushing over 800 HP, not sure if that is RWHP or crank. It has a custom intake manifold and i believe different injectors. The car was built by Cicio Performance. I can only assume this set up required a tune. Let me know if I am wrong; I thought the ECU was already cracked on the C8.

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