hydra 2.7 in my hands
#21
getting your map from 2.1 to 2.7 is pretty gay. I had to convert my my to 2.5 then to 2.6 then to 2.7. Even then a bunch of **** got screwed in the conversion. BUT, you can copy and paste your entire fuel and timing map into whatever base map you get. You just need to be sure the table is set up correctly, the one I got from FM was only mapped up to 15psi not 29.
#22
What injectors are u running? I think improved start only applies for ID/DW injectors.
For $1000 you could buy a megasquirt and use it to run your A/C. As a hydra owner I think Hydra needs to die. Their pricing is retarded and they deserve no money for these crap upgrades.
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Doppel I think that ecu fiddling is a more of a reflection of personality vs ECU. I ran my hydra for 3 years but now on this fourth year I do **** with it regularly because my interests now include tuning too.
Hydra doesn't deserve your money. For what you could sell it for you could get a tune and good support from DIY and "set and forget".
I think 2.7 is just an incremental release. The GUI still sucks, they just fixed some broken ****, and addirtional sensor trims are nothing revolutionary at all. Blah humbyg.
#24
As much as MS has revolutionized the tuning scene with an awesome product, how much I respect Jerry & crew at DIYAutotune...everyone I know with a MS is always ******* with it....making an adjust ment here and there constantly. I like the idea of plug, tune and forget about it...that's my preference and I don't want something that needs constant tweeks. So far the Hydra has been exactly that for the most part (other than having to replace the WB02 once and having a IAT sensor that likes to randomly stop working).
#25
Doppel I think that ecu fiddling is a more of a reflection of personality vs ECU. I ran my hydra for 3 years but now on this fourth year I do **** with it regularly because my interests now include tuning too.
Hydra doesn't deserve your money. For what you could sell it for you could get a tune and good support from DIY and "set and forget".
I think 2.7 is just an incremental release. The GUI still sucks, they just fixed some broken ****, and addirtional sensor trims are nothing revolutionary at all. Blah humbyg.
#26
The Hydra 2.7 maps are way different, I've spent a ton of time setting them up. Just doing the 2.6 import feature will leave you far from a well running car. For that reason I'd say it's best to just get an upgraded map through me, either a new base map or I can import your tuned stuff like fuelling / timing / starting enrichments into my existing base map.
At this pont everything in 2.7 is better except for alternator control (NBs) and we're close to getting that sorted out. Oh yeah I still need to test EBC but I hear form other vendors it's better as well.
Here's a link to the latest firmware & software, plus tuning tips.
http://hydraems.com/software/
At this pont everything in 2.7 is better except for alternator control (NBs) and we're close to getting that sorted out. Oh yeah I still need to test EBC but I hear form other vendors it's better as well.
Here's a link to the latest firmware & software, plus tuning tips.
http://hydraems.com/software/
#29
Yes, alternator control is good to go. Electronic boost control still needs work. We're now working on Flex Fuel as well. Starting is in the hands of the calibrator to get the curves correct- the firmware is good. The new style of "autotune" is wideband long-term trim, which is a 32x32 onboard table that stores LTT trims. It is optional for those who upgrade from older units. Without it you still have the same WB-STT that you had before.
#34
I received my 2.7 upgrade in the last few months and finally got my car out of hibernation last weekend. First impressions are very positive:
Now, once the EBC is ready for prime time, I'll be a happy camper.
- Starting is a lot better than with 2.6 - dare I say it's OEM-like?
- Load and save times are vastly improved
- Firmware updates can be user-administered now, which is fantastic (and Hydra is following through with fixes for discovered bugs)
- The LTT (long-term trim) appears to work as advertised
- Datalogging is much improved (but not as seamless and flexible as some aftermarket programs)
Now, once the EBC is ready for prime time, I'll be a happy camper.
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