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02-25-2020, 11:18 AM | #1 |
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Cobb to MHD is it worth the switch?
Hello all fellow 1addicts,
I am kinda in a dilemma right now. I currently am running a cobb stage 2+ tune with vargas stage 2+ turbos, catted DPs, intercooler, throttle body, charge pipes and inlets/intakes. The only supporting mod I am missing is a fuel pump. I am debating if its worth switching over to the MHD flasher as it has more custom features. In terms of off the shelf maps does anyone know if the MHD stage 2+ OTS would make more power then the Cobb sage 2+? I know Vargas uses MHD. Best, Flynn |
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Sounds like you've kinda answered your own question. Go with Vargas custom MHD tune. If they know whats already a very well balanced base tune for your setup I would think that would be the way to go.
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02-26-2020, 10:11 AM | #4 |
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Cobb is a dead end. They spend far more effort creating new products than supporting and upgrading existing tuners and maps. MHD is constantly evolving and is cheaper than Cobb. I think most custom tuner use MHD as well.
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02-26-2020, 10:25 AM | #5 |
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I'm staggered that you're on Cobb, let alone an OTS flash with hybrid turbos.
MHD now! Get a custom tune by a reputable tuner... TwistedTuning/V8bait/Motiv!
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02-26-2020, 02:31 PM | #7 |
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When I upgraded my turbos Rob from RB told me " absolutely do NOT run these turbos on any OTS map" And to tune my car to mhd stage 0 until I could get a custom tune in it.
If your running a 3.5 tmap sensor you could cause an overboost on your turbos |
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Thanks for the info, Shop said stage 2+ Cobb tune would be safe until I get it dyno tuned. Its been running smooth for the last 5 months without any leaks or issues so I am not worried about over-boosting.
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What am I missing?
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Don't know if I know enough to explain it, just know RB and my indy mechanic both told me the same thing so I listened.
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Talked to tony today at VTT and he said I'll be fine right now but when I go to get it dyno tuned I'll be able to run 600whp with upgraded pumps and full e85
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Otherwise you're gonna be capped at ~e50-70. Your hpfp will crash due to the lower density.
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Cobb is sort of entry-level, they make it real easy, then more experienced tuners realize they can save money on tunes and spend it on other things...like real perfromance parts like down pipes.
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Thanks guys for all the help I'll keep everyone updated with the build! Should be full e85 600whp by the end of summer 🤘
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thread bump. Was wondering if you're still on COBB AP? I recently got a used one from a friend's coworker. New to BMW so when I saw the MHD flasher I thought it was one of those scams lol
Now I can't find stage 2 maps anywhere. Was wondering if you were still on it to share |
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No problem. Zipped them and sent them to you. 2MB or so total.
It's what I've got, it's been a while so I can't say exactly what they are or how to load them. The folders and some files are quite clearly labeled though. I vaguely remember downloading them all from the Cobb site a few years ago. I had the Cobb installed, but the dealer flashed my car to stock and afterwards I couldn't use the Cobb any more. It thought it was still installed or something like that. I didn't know the dealer was going to do it, nor know that I'd have to unmarry it first. Oh well. Good luck! |
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Just realized they're N55 (needed N54) but I appreciate it tremendously nonetheless. I'll keep them in case I get an n55 lol Ah so your COBB was rendered useless by the dealer basically. That sucks. It cost nearly as much as a new one just to get it unmarried from COBB (which by now is pointless). |
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Right, to buy it all over again just made sense to get the MHD instead. |
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Although it's probably better if I can try to resell the COBB now while I still can. Got it for $300 CAD ($220 USD). |
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