Mine's Motorsport VX-Rom vs Osiris vs any other ECU reflash

Sh0velMan · 06-19-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mines 370z

I have been trying to search various threads on this topic and I can't really get a straight forward answer on which is the best engine management, regardless on price. I'm looking for performance; you get what you pay for.

I see many comments about Mine's and the immobilizer, which they have worked out with the Z34. In reference to the Osiris, I just have the specs listed on a few websites. IS there anyone other there with the Mine's VX-Rom or Osiris that can speak about the products? Any true data from dyno's would be great.

Again I am trying to gather info on a solid ECU/Reflash with solid performance numbers, again money is not the issue, I am a true believer that you get what you pay for, if the products are equal in price the it's just personal preference at that point.

Thanks in advanced for your input.

Unless you live in Japan, VX-ROM isn't really an option.

So this comes down to UpRev vs ECU Tek, about which there are already a few threads. Feel free to read through them!

Mines 370z · 06-19-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Unless you live in Japan, VX-ROM isn't really an option.

So this comes down to UpRev vs ECU Tek, about which there are already a few threads. Feel free to read through them!

Why is that? I've seen several websites that sell the ECU here in the US.

I did see the threads on the ECU Tek but I don't know the brand and know how reliable they are as a company. You didn't explain why? No detail. I'm looking for detail not just not an option, there is always an option and I want to explore every possible one.

Sh0velMan · 06-19-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mines 370z

Why is that? I've seen several websites that sell the ECU here in the US.

I did see the threads on the ECU Tek but I don't know the brand and know how reliable they are as a company. You didn't explain why? No detail. I'm looking for detail not just not an option, there is always an option and I want to explore every possible one.

Mines states they support JDM ECUs only. Also it is an ECU flash that doesn't use the OBD2 port, so far as I can determine, so you have to send the ECU in. To Japan. Just because a shop puts that they sell a product like that on their site doesn't mean they've ever actually sold one, just so you know. By all means call them and confirm whether or not they can offer the service in a timely manner though. I wouldn't feel comfortable shipping my ECU overseas, however, especially since it's basically a "one time tune" service and is probably expensive (everything else with "Mines" on it is).

As far as the other options, I invited you to read the threads that already exist for them. We aren't here to aggregate information that is readily available for you to read. If someone else wants to take up that task they are welcome to it, but I was simply trying to inform you of the other options and where to find more information.

JARblue · 06-19-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mines 370z

I did see the threads on the ECU Tek but I don't know the brand and know how reliable they are as a company. You didn't explain why? No detail. I'm looking for detail not just not an option, there is always an option and I want to explore every possible one.

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

As far as the other options, I invited you to read the threads that already exist for them. We aren't here to aggregate information that is readily available for you to read. If someone else wants to take up that task they are welcome to it, but I was simply trying to inform you of the other options and where to find more information.

Mines 370z · 06-19-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Mines states they support JDM ECUs only. Also it is an ECU flash that doesn't use the OBD2 port, so far as I can determine, so you have to send the ECU in. To Japan. Just because a shop puts that they sell a product like that on their site doesn't mean they've ever actually sold one, just so you know. By all means call them and confirm whether or not they can offer the service in a timely manner though. I wouldn't feel comfortable shipping my ECU overseas, however, especially since it's basically a "one time tune" service and is probably expensive (everything else with "Mines" on it is).

As far as the other options, I invited you to read the threads that already exist for them. We aren't here to aggregate information that is readily available for you to read. If someone else wants to take up that task they are welcome to it, but I was simply trying to inform you of the other options and where to find more information.

You do have to send the ECU to Mine's so that they retain the original immobilizer function. Shipping overseas is not an issue for me. It's $1,009.00 for the reflash at Mine's.

I have read the other post and they don't give me the info that I want. I get speculation. I did come across a few of your questions related to this same topic as well. Again, I'm looking for personal experience.

Sh0velMan · 06-19-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mines 370z

You do have to send the ECU to Mine's so that they retain the original immobilizer function. Shipping overseas is not an issue for me. It's $1,009.00 for the reflash at Mine's.

I have read the other post and they don't give me the info that I want. I get speculation. I did come across a few of your questions related to this same topic as well. Again, I'm looking for personal experience.

I'm sorry, but that is completely absurd.

I would recommend that you contact a local UpRev or ECU Tek tuner and get a custom dyno tune for less than what the reflash alone will cost you from Mines.

You don't lose any immobilizer functions.

You will have better results from a custom dyno tune than you will from Mines' canned tune, without exception.

Mines 370z · 06-19-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

I'm sorry, but that is completely absurd.

I would recommend that you contact a local UpRev or ECU Tek tuner and get a custom dyno tune for less than what the reflash alone will cost you from Mines.

You don't lose any immobilizer functions.

You will have better results from a custom dyno tune than you will from Mines' canned tune, without exception.

Is your Z reflashed, if so which one did you use?

Sh0velMan · 06-19-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mines 370z

Is your Z reflashed, if so which one did you use?

I run UpRev with a tuner cable so that I can change my own ROM at will.

I may switch to ECU Tek in the future if there are dyno proven results that they are better at getting power than Uprev, but that remains to be seen.

If I were just starting out and had no interest in being able to tune my own car, I would probably go with ECU Tek simply for the extra features they already offer.

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