OFFICIAL TUNING DEVICE THREAD FOR YOUR MS3/MS6

[JTMS3]

So this thread is here to answer what is actually out there for our platform when tuning the ECU. Obviously most will have their preferences but this will help anyone interested in anything other then the stock ECU.

*******First things first, do this at your own risk*************

• There is not a single dealership that will approve this mod! It would be wise to un-install all modded ECU maps before any trips to the dealer.

• Like any mod, there is a risk so it is highly recommended with any solution you decide on to work with the MFG or a pro tuner. This will help to complete your knowledge before making any major changes to the ECU.

Options: (not in any favorable order)

Cobb Tuning AccessPort - CobbTuning.com - Mazda
USDM & CANADIAN MAZDASPEED 3 07-12 / MAZDASPEED 6 06-07 - MSRP $595



POWER. FLEXIBILITY. CONTROL. The AccessPORT is the industry leading OEM ECU flashing, managing and monitoring assistant. Unlock power hidden within the ECU by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. The result is impressive gains in torque and horsepower while maintaining a high degree of safety. The AccessPORT comes with pre-installed maps that are optimized for common performance modifications.

Tuning flexibility ranges from simply loading one of the included performance maps designed for common modifications, all the way to complete custom map authoring using our powerful AccessTUNER software. Extract maximum power from virtually any modification while retaining the driveability and sophistication inherent in the OEM ECU.

Features:
•NEW: 165 flash-ready Off-The-Shelf maps to choose from!
•Incredible power gains are just a few clicks and a flash away.
•Sophisticated logic of the OEM ECU remains intact, providing refined response, excellent driveability and precise control.
•Hand-held flashing lets you control what is stored on the ECU, when-ever and where-ever you want.
•Installs in just minutes through the OBD-II connector. No tools or other actions are necessary. Simply flash and drive.
•Grows with your modifications by changing maps that match your mods.
•Select from Off-The-Shelf maps to match your modifications.
•Uninstalls just as easily and returns ECU to stock configuration.
•Conveniently data log sensor values for up to 10 hours to perform in-depth analysis without the need for bulky laptops or other equipment
•Vibrant-color, user-configurable auxillary gauge. Live Data lets you view real-time data from any of the data channels that can be data logged.
•Performane tools record 0-60mph times and 1/4 mile ET and Trap Speed. See real world impact of modifications and tuning changes.
•Intuitive DTC code reading provides the trouble code and a brief description to help diagnose issues easily. Reset the ECU to clear codes at your convenience.
•30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
•AccessTuner Race download software (request download from cobbtuning.com)
•Same tuning capabilities as our AccessTUNER Pro shop grade software
•Access to multiple tables for full tuning control
•Fuel
•Ignition
•Boost
•Closed Loop
•Idle
•Sensors
•Cam
•Load
•Limiters
•Integral Data logging: Unlimited data logging of multiple channels of data from the ECU for detailed analysis of engine performance
•Integral Dashboard: Shows tuner chosen gauges to be displayed on-screen throughout the tuning process
•Unit Conversion: Ability to easily convert between metric and standard units so the tuner can use units he/she is most familiar with
•Map Database: Free access to the OTS map database from COBB Tuning that provide excellent starting points for specific modifications
•Technical Support: Outstanding technical support from the software engineering team and our expert calibrators
•Hot Keys: Convenient on-touch short-cut keys allow easy data manipulation of common tuning operations
•Open WBO2 Interface: Integrates with a wide selection of Wideband O2 sensors
•Embedded Stock Data: Stock tuning data (ROMs) are self-contained inside the software itself, providing the OEM baseline tune for each vehicle supported by the software
•Manufacturer specific AccessTUNER Race Forum support
•Share and change maps with other AccessTUNER Race users
•COBB Tuning provided tuning documentation:
•MAZDASPEED Tuning Guide
•MAZDASPEED Help File: Table Descriptions and Tuning Tips for each Table

AccessPort helpful links:
AP User Manual
http://accessecu.com/support/docs/ma...UserManual.pdf

Typical data loggin results:
http://accessecu.com/support/docs/su...0Guidance.html

Differences between the Gen1 vs Gen2 MS3:
http://accessecu.com/support/docs/su...%20Support.pdf

ATR helpfile:
http://www.accessecu.com/support/doc...MAZDASPEED.pdf

OTS Maps:
(MS3) cobb . mazdaspeed3 accessport . map listing
(MS6) cobb . mazdaspeed6 accessport . map listing

Hypertech MaxEnergy Sport Max Energy Sport - Hypertech
FOR USDM MAZDASPEED 3 07-11 (NOT UPDATED FOR 2012 MODELS!) - MSRP: $449



Max Energy Power Tuning extracts every bit of energy possible out of every molecule of fuel giving you more miles at part-throttle and more power at wide-open throttle. In order to increase engine efficiency, horsepower and torque, our engineers first make hundreds of dyno runs to optimize the spark and air-fuel curves point by point over the entire rpm band from just off idle to wide open throttle. Next we take the vehicle with the new tune to the track and the street to verify real world performance gains. The results…maximum power, quicker acceleration, smoother shifting and better driveability.

Features:

• Intakes supported: Cold Air Intake Tuning AEM Brute Force, BEGi Cool Air System, Cobb Tuning SF Intake, CorkSport Short Ram, Custom Performance Engineering Xcel Nano Air, Custom Performance Engineering Xcel Cold Air, HKS Racing Suction Intake System, Injen Cold Air, K&N Typhoon, MAZDASPEED Cold Air, Takeda Attack
•Top Speed Limiter 25 - 75 MPH in 5 MPH increments, 81 to 255 MPH to match speed rated tires
•Rev Limit -500 to +500 RPM
•0-60 MPH Restriction
•DTCs Read and Clear
•Return Back To Stock
•Internet Updateable
•Engine Idle RPM -100 to + 200 RPM in 50 RPM increments

MaxEnergy helpful links:
Ref Guide and Manual:
http://hypertech.com/ProductManuals/sport.pdf

Hypertech FAQs:
FAQs - Hypertech

Tuner Software Update:
http://www.webservice99.com/webdownl...structions.pdf

CP-E Standback™ 2 Products | Custom Performance Engineering
USDM MAZDASPEED 3 07-12 / MAZDASPEED 6 06-07 MSRP: Standback™ $653 - PNP™ Harness $298.89



The Standback™ 2 piggyback engine controller is one of our proudest achievements since the company’s inception. It was designed, tested, and manufactured 100% in-house by the cp-e™ design team. Based on the one of the most advanced microprocessors on the planet, our engine controller allows on-the-fly adjustments of boost pressure, ignition timing, and fuel delivery all in real time. But there’s more to our controller than just a fast processor.

Our boost control method relies on a very sophisticated PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) feedback control loop, which will adjust the wastegate automatically until the desired boost pressure is achieved. In other words, you can type your desired boost pressure into the Standback™ 2 software, and the controller will hold that boost pressure from your boost threshold to redline. Gone are the days of constantly adjusting duty cycle coefficients to hit your desired boost pressure!

Both the air/fuel and timing tables are based on huge 30x30 tables for enhanced tuning resolution. Fueling changes can be accomplished by either scaling the MAF sensor output voltage, or by changing the high-pressure fuel pump duty cycle. This allows very fine changes to fueling, and is unique to the Standback™ 2.

The Standback™ 2 also has the capability to allow users to vent their blow-off valves! Venting to atmosphere sounds great, and now you can do it safely using our fuel cut feature. You can tune your map so that the injectors shut off between shifts, which nearly eliminates all the popping and backfiring associated with venting your blow off valve to the atmosphere.

The Standback™ 2 can also datalog just about every engine sensor for up to 40 minutes (depending on the selected sample rate of either 5, 10, or 20Hz)! This is an invaluable tool for diagnosing tuning problems as well as for monitoring engine health.


The cp-e™ PNP™ Harness enables quick installation and removal of our Standback™ engine management system. Using the same factory connectors as the stock ECU, the PNP™ Harness can be used to install the Standback™ with no additional modifications. There is no need to risk your warranty with cutting, splicing, and soldering wires. You can literally plug the Standback™ in and remove it, in just a few minutes, whenever you do not need it.

The cp-e ™ PNP™ Harness comes with board mounted OEM ECU connectors and Standback™ wiring harness encased in urethane to protect the unit against shock, moisture, and electrical shorts. So you can mount it just about anywhere in the vehicle.


Standback™ 2 helpful links:

Dealers and Tuners:
Dealers & Tuners | Custom Performance Engineering

Contact CP-e:
Contact | Custom Performance Engineering

VersaTuner VersaTuner - An Innovative Tuning Solution
USDM & CANADIAN MAZDASPEED 3/6 07-11 & EURO/AUSTRIALIAN MPS 3/6 MSRP: $399



VersaTuner is easy to use. You don't need to be an engine tuning guru to use it. It is wizard driven to help you perform common tasks, provides visual cues and uses easy to understand terms to describe what is being done. Forget about tinkering with small buttons and tiny screens of embedded tuning devices. Enjoy a premium tuning experience on the large color screen of your Windows PC, laptop or tablet. Keyboard shortcuts and large uncluttered information screens are provided for in-car tasks, such as data logging. Audiovisual alerts are employed to keep distractions to a minimum.

VersaTuner is a Windows™ application, so it runs on regular computers and requires no fancy hardware apart from an easily obtainable J2534 Pass-Thru device, used to talk to the car. Connect one end of the cable to the OBD-II port of the car, connect the other end to a USB port on your computer and start tuning. There’s no need to splice any wires, install additional electronic modules or take out your ECU

Features:
•Online tune database
•Deep control of ECU
•Tune editor
•Dashboard and data logging
•Next generation log viewer
•Extensive diagnostics
•Launch control and no lift shifting
•Community-centric approach
•Global availability

VersaTuner helpful links:

Features:
VersaTuner - Features

Available Tunes:
VersaTuner - Available Tunes

Tech Specs:
VersaTuner - Technical Specifications - 2006 - 2007 MAZDASPEED6, Mazda 6 MPS, MAZDASPEED Atenza


ECU-TEK FlashCAN EcuTek - ProECU FlashCAN Mazda DISI: ECU Remapping for the Mazda MPS, Mazdaspeed 3 and 6
USDM & CANADIAN MAZDASPEED 3 07-10 MAZDASPEED 6 06-07 EURO/AUSTRALIAN MPS - MSRP: CONTACT DEALER.

EcuTek FlashCAN Mazda DISI supports the Mazda 3/6 turbo 2.3 models from 2007 to 2010, variously named, 3MPS(Europe, Australia), Mazdaspeed3 (US), Axela (Japan), 6MPS, Mazdaspeed6, Atenza from 2007 to the current model. It also supports the latest Generation 2 model for 2010, as well as the Mazda CX-7.
The EcuTek software allows reprogramming and tuning of the standard OEM engine management unit.

FlashCAN Mazda DISI currently supports over 80 different ECU versions

Features:

•Fuel Maps
•Ignition Timing Maps
•Desired Boost Pressure & Wastegate Solenoid Control Maps
•Boost Limit
•Turbo Dynamics Control
•Rev Limit
•MAF Scaling

FlashCAN is a PROFESSIONAL TUNER SOFTWARE ONLY that is supported in CT & TX

ECU-TEK helpful links:

Dealer Locator:
EcuTek Dealer Locator: For all your Subaru, Mitsubishi and Mazda ECU Tuning.

Piasini Engineering
Products: Piasini Engineering
EURO/AUSTRALIAN MPS 3 2010+ (2ND GEN ONLY!) MSRP: 650 €

Piasini helpful links:

Tech Data:
Cars: Piasini Engineering

Contact Piasini:
Contact us: Piasini Engineering


As you can tell, there are some self-tuning options along with the professional ones. Again RESEARCH is the key! Also there are plenty of good (pro & self) tuners on MSF that you can turn to for advice. SEARCH again is your friend! I would start a list but again I was trying to keep this as netural as possible.




If there is anything to add/edit just LMK.

[Raider]

Well since we have this in gen1, and will be moving these mega threads to their own section, I'll close this one.