Nissan Power Pup Bullydog - First Impressions
#393
#394
Okay, I'm not going to write a long review on this just yet, since I've only put on about 50 miles since the update went in.
When I reset my MPG on the dash last night, it was sitting at 17.6. I do a mix of highway/city and spend 99.9% of my time in M mode. (I don't like how agressive the automatic mode is. Tap the gas and it downshifts and lurches forward)
I drove to work this morning and I took the back roads to work, avoiding the turnpike... I wanted to see if I saw a difference without mixing in pure highway miles. When I got to work this morning, I was at 19.2 MPG.
I have no idea just how much power this has found, but the butt dyno feels a change. The car pulls harder through the gears and I get to my shift points faster than I did before. I have no idea what that equates to yet, but Dynolicious may be in my near future.
No problems with tempature, but I am watching for negative changes very closely. I was sick to my stomach after reading this thread this morning, but everything is good in the hood for now
When I reset my MPG on the dash last night, it was sitting at 17.6. I do a mix of highway/city and spend 99.9% of my time in M mode. (I don't like how agressive the automatic mode is. Tap the gas and it downshifts and lurches forward)
I drove to work this morning and I took the back roads to work, avoiding the turnpike... I wanted to see if I saw a difference without mixing in pure highway miles. When I got to work this morning, I was at 19.2 MPG.
I have no idea just how much power this has found, but the butt dyno feels a change. The car pulls harder through the gears and I get to my shift points faster than I did before. I have no idea what that equates to yet, but Dynolicious may be in my near future.
No problems with tempature, but I am watching for negative changes very closely. I was sick to my stomach after reading this thread this morning, but everything is good in the hood for now
#396
Okay, I'm not going to write a long review on this just yet, since I've only put on about 50 miles since the update went in.
When I reset my MPG on the dash last night, it was sitting at 17.6. I do a mix of highway/city and spend 99.9% of my time in M mode. (I don't like how agressive the automatic mode is. Tap the gas and it downshifts and lurches forward)
I drove to work this morning and I took the back roads to work, avoiding the turnpike... I wanted to see if I saw a difference without mixing in pure highway miles. When I got to work this morning, I was at 19.2 MPG.
I have no idea just how much power this has found, but the butt dyno feels a change. The car pulls harder through the gears and I get to my shift points faster than I did before. I have no idea what that equates to yet, but Dynolicious may be in my near future.
No problems with tempature, but I am watching for negative changes very closely. I was sick to my stomach after reading this thread this morning, but everything is good in the hood for now
When I reset my MPG on the dash last night, it was sitting at 17.6. I do a mix of highway/city and spend 99.9% of my time in M mode. (I don't like how agressive the automatic mode is. Tap the gas and it downshifts and lurches forward)
I drove to work this morning and I took the back roads to work, avoiding the turnpike... I wanted to see if I saw a difference without mixing in pure highway miles. When I got to work this morning, I was at 19.2 MPG.
I have no idea just how much power this has found, but the butt dyno feels a change. The car pulls harder through the gears and I get to my shift points faster than I did before. I have no idea what that equates to yet, but Dynolicious may be in my near future.
No problems with tempature, but I am watching for negative changes very closely. I was sick to my stomach after reading this thread this morning, but everything is good in the hood for now
I have not noticed any difference in temperature after tuning (2 weeks ago roughly 300 miles) and I do push my car kinda hard
#397
I just ran out for lunch and took a quick spin. The car is DEFINITELY faster... no placebo affect, no BS. The problem is that I don't know how much faster it is yet.
One thing I love about my exhaust is getting into 4th at about 30 and then hitting the gas to hear it grrrrrowl it's way up to speed as the rpm's climb.
I tried doing that today but the experience is different now. The car comes up to speed quicker so that growl doesn't last but a second now.
We definitely need to dyno one of these. I can't get to a dyno, but I may grab the iPhone app and give that a whirl.
Either way, as long as the engine doesn't overheat and fail, I'm a very happy camper.
I'm super pleased with the results, considering the low cost and ease of installation.
Can't wait to see my results once Ms Injen joins the family
One thing I love about my exhaust is getting into 4th at about 30 and then hitting the gas to hear it grrrrrowl it's way up to speed as the rpm's climb.
I tried doing that today but the experience is different now. The car comes up to speed quicker so that growl doesn't last but a second now.
We definitely need to dyno one of these. I can't get to a dyno, but I may grab the iPhone app and give that a whirl.
Either way, as long as the engine doesn't overheat and fail, I'm a very happy camper.
I'm super pleased with the results, considering the low cost and ease of installation.
Can't wait to see my results once Ms Injen joins the family
#398
#400
#401
The fan coming on during install isnt exclusive just to the bullydog. when i had the Diablosport tuner on my Mustang the fan would come on when i was installing it everytime. I have my timing at +1 right now but i just remembered that the dealer does offer the +2 so im going to go ahead and up it when i get a chance
#403
Just wondering, I read through many of the pages now but I have to know before I grab one...
Is this tune going to affect me in any way warranty-wise?
I'm wondering if throwing this tune on, Infiniti will see it, and any problems relating to an engine code, they can blame on my "tampering with the ECU".
Has anyone considered this?
Is this tune going to affect me in any way warranty-wise?
I'm wondering if throwing this tune on, Infiniti will see it, and any problems relating to an engine code, they can blame on my "tampering with the ECU".
Has anyone considered this?
#404
Yes.
First off, this is the risk you take with ANY ECU tune, not just BullyDog. There is always a risk of something happening and if it does, Infiniti needs to prove a direct link from tune to damage in order for the warranty to be void.
You can always go back to Stock tune anytime you want, so that's an option as well.
Anything you do to your car, can in one way or another, cause warranty issues.
Drops, intakes, turbos, tunes, heck.. even LEDs... they all bring a risk, depending on the issues you end up with.
First off, this is the risk you take with ANY ECU tune, not just BullyDog. There is always a risk of something happening and if it does, Infiniti needs to prove a direct link from tune to damage in order for the warranty to be void.
You can always go back to Stock tune anytime you want, so that's an option as well.
Anything you do to your car, can in one way or another, cause warranty issues.
Drops, intakes, turbos, tunes, heck.. even LEDs... they all bring a risk, depending on the issues you end up with.
#405