Hey guys, just wondering how do I go about doing a flash on the on board computer? Also would like to know if the PCD stage 1 is worth buying?

 

What is a PCD stage 1? If its a chip, you'll be wasting your money, because this ECU seems to work its way around them. There was a guy on the 3G Eclipse forum doing ECU reflashes with good results, but I don't think he does it anymore.

 

i did some reading on 2g about the reflashes and they seemed to be getting good results...was there some downside to it that i missed? or did he just get out of it?

 

Ok, yes the pcd is a chip. Here is the link that I have been reading it from.
http://www.performancechipsdirect.com/

 

Srry meant to add this to the other post, but can the flashing on the ecu be done by me or do I need to have a shop do it?

 

You will most likely need to take it to a shop that has the tools. I'm assuming by your question that you are not equipped to do this work yourself.
Also, don't waste your $ on that performance chip. I've never heard of anyone (besides the testimonials on their page) that got any favorable results from it.

 

Thanks for the feedback, But I have been reading some info on 3gclub and the reflashing can be done easily. I have the software and just bought the 1.3m cable to plug into my ecu. I will post the link so you guys can read. Hopefully I will be able to give you guys some postive news. Also will get dyno before tune, then after tune. Here is the link.
http://www.club3g.com/forum/eclipse-...ecu-flash.html

 

those chip boxes are junk...

 

I'm not sure why he got out of it really. There haven't been any complaints from those who had it done on 2g. A friend of mine with a 2003 Auto R/T had it done, and it definitely added a little bit of power. He took it to get it DYNO'd recently, and the technician said he had never seen an air/fuel ratio as even on a car as his was.

Supposedly, it gave a small increase in fuel economy, a little hp boost, and a generally smoother running engine.

 

Thank you for letting me know about the so called power chips. You guys saved me some money. After reading a little more, I might just go ahead and have a shop tune it. Really not looking to kill my engine. Looks easy, but I think I will play it save.