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Air Intake

Are MAP sensors needed on MB air intakes?

I was browsing MBworld looking for info on how to disconnect m177 oil solenoid, when I saw a thread about aftermarket air intakes and MAP sensors.  Some people were asking if they were necessary since some aftermarket air intakes do not have them.  Other people claimed they are not map […]

Autotuner One
Brakes, ECU Tuning, Performance

New Products

We just added notable new products today including the IXI, One, PTG Flex Fuel Analyzer, and the ModalWorks M177 Connecting Rods. The IXI and ONE by MMS and AT respectively are personal OBD flashers.  These represent a rare entry at their price point and are notable for their sub $400 […]

Ender 5 Plus
3D Printing, Air Intake, DIY

Good 3D Printing Requires Good Basics

There are some basic things one must get to start to print reliably well.  This isn’t exactly intuitive either, but they are Leveling Layer Adhesion Build Plate Adhesion Environment If any of these are off a failure or weak point in a print can occur. However if some of these […]

rear view of c63 convertible
Exhaust, Uncategorized

Opening Exhaust Valves

Opening exhaust valves can be done with a module or via coding.  This is a good option for those who have a broken valve or those who have replace the valve who do not wish to have a hard fault. This is also a good option for those who wish […]

tesla coil
Maintenance, Performance

Why You May Want Colder Spark Plugs

Colder spark plugs are better suited to high engine loads and perform worse in cold start and idle. Adding E85 or an e flex tune like E30 along with colder spark plugs may make your idle even rougher. See this video for more information: https://youtube.com/shorts/yJ605bT0_TE

c43 air intake design in stl
Air Intake

A Second Revision to our M276 Air Intakes

We have just finished another update of our M276 air intakes.  In this revision provisions were made for the MAP sensors. We made this version by deleting a space in our tubing and adding an extruded tube with the appropriate dimensions. These air intakes are printed out of polycarbonate and […]

Bench flash ECU
ECU Tuning

Best Practices for Bench Flashing an Automotive ECU

Understanding ECU Bench Flashing ECU benchflashing is done by taking the ECU out of the car and connecting directly to the output pins.  Benefits of Bench Flashing ECU bench flashing is considered the safest way to write or read to a car’s ecu if the option exists.  Preparing for Bench […]