Tactrix 2 and Tactrix 3-port BCS

WRX_hatch · 05-23-2011, 01:44 PM

Thinking of ordering OpenPort and BCS. Anyone have input regarding their BCS? It's alleged to be PnP with Subies...

fenix-silver · 05-23-2011, 03:08 PM

Buy a MAC valve (part number 35A-AAA-DDBA-1BA) and save money for your tune. It cost me about $35 for the valve, a couple fittings, and some vacuum line. I just spliced into the existing BCS harness and soldered on the leads from the MAC valve. Otherwise you'll need to find a pigtail that works with the BCS harness. I didn't feel like spending the time or money tracking one down. Used double sided tape to stick it to the existing BCS bracket and put a zip tie around it for security. The MAC valve is the same one used by a variety of performance parts manufacturers. It is working great for me so far on the e-tune that I'm getting right now. REMEMBER: YOU WILL NEED A TUNE! Otherwise you'll overboost since the wastegate duty cycle must be lowered quite a bit for a 3 port.

Also, update your profile with your car details so we know what you've got.

WRX_hatch · 05-23-2011, 04:05 PM

The plus for the Tactrix BCS is that it comes with the Subaru adapter harness. It's the same solenoid sold by Prodrive apparently.

boxer fanatic · 05-23-2011, 06:04 PM

I say MAC valve as well. Very cheap and reliable.

WRX_hatch · 05-23-2011, 10:15 PM

The order is in for the Openport 2. I have to hold off on other stuff. Money doesn't grow on trees anymore. Well, it sort of does, just not in my yard...

eminehart · 05-27-2011, 04:19 PM

You can get the connectors here for an oem look. I don't worry much about shipping cost be cause I order a bunch at a time and use them to make pigtails for Bosch Injectors. They are cheap but shipping is high

http://www.connectorsfast.com/store/...rs&SubCatID=61
Nippon Denso Style Male Connectors (ND-M2)

I also found them here for a cheaper shipping price.
http://www.injectorconnectors.com/Connector_Store.html

WRX_hatch · 05-27-2011, 05:09 PM

Checked that link, thank you. The OP2.0 showed up earlier today. Just read my ROM and it's not recognized so I'm not sure where to start looking for a start point. Not surprised that a newer model wasn't found. I WAS surprised that it found the OP and ECU and read it the first time. (Gotta be lucky once/day.)

WRX_hatch · 05-29-2011, 04:22 PM

EcuFlash works better when you have metadata where it belongs... There are valid maps in my ROM now. I wish I ordered the O2 sensor with OP2.0

mgreen3 · 01-11-2013, 12:05 AM

this is going to sound stupid but do any of you know if the openport 2.0 works with an 02 ej205

DZXN · 01-11-2013, 12:46 AM

The tactrix openport 2.0 works with the 02+ wrx's very well. Spend the couple extra bucks to get the jumper, saves your paper clip/spare wire stash.

mgreen3 · 01-11-2013, 01:32 AM

ok thanks for the info and advice man.

05-23-2011, 01:44 PM	#1
WRX_hatch Scooby Newbie Member#: 261834 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Vehicle: 2010 WRX Darkness	Tactrix 2 and Tactrix 3-port BCS Thinking of ordering OpenPort and BCS. Anyone have input regarding their BCS? It's alleged to be PnP with Subies... Last edited by WRX_hatch; 05-23-2011 at 01:48 PM. Reason: looking for minor boost increase- would money be better spent on the O2 sensor?

05-27-2011, 05:09 PM	#7
WRX_hatch Scooby Newbie Member#: 261834 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Vehicle: 2010 WRX Darkness	Checked that link, thank you. The OP2.0 showed up earlier today. Just read my ROM and it's not recognized so I'm not sure where to start looking for a start point. Not surprised that a newer model wasn't found. I WAS surprised that it found the OP and ECU and read it the first time. (Gotta be lucky once/day.) Last edited by WRX_hatch; 05-27-2011 at 05:10 PM. Reason: I am supposed to use the 07+ CAN Subaru option for reading, correct?

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fenix-silver Scooby Newbie Member#: 231700 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central PA Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon WRB	Buy a MAC valve (part number 35A-AAA-DDBA-1BA) and save money for your tune. It cost me about $35 for the valve, a couple fittings, and some vacuum line. I just spliced into the existing BCS harness and soldered on the leads from the MAC valve. Otherwise you'll need to find a pigtail that works with the BCS harness. I didn't feel like spending the time or money tracking one down. Used double sided tape to stick it to the existing BCS bracket and put a zip tie around it for security. The MAC valve is the same one used by a variety of performance parts manufacturers. It is working great for me so far on the e-tune that I'm getting right now. REMEMBER: YOU WILL NEED A TUNE! Otherwise you'll overboost since the wastegate duty cycle must be lowered quite a bit for a 3 port. Also, update your profile with your car details so we know what you've got.

05-23-2011, 04:05 PM	#3
WRX_hatch Scooby Newbie Member#: 261834 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Vehicle: 2010 WRX Darkness	The plus for the Tactrix BCS is that it comes with the Subaru adapter harness. It's the same solenoid sold by Prodrive apparently.

05-23-2011, 06:04 PM	#4
boxer fanatic Scooby Specialist Member#: 255153 Join Date: Aug 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: FORT HOOD TX. Vehicle: '02 Corn fed bugeye '11 forester 2.5X SWP	I say MAC valve as well. Very cheap and reliable.

05-23-2011, 10:15 PM	#5
WRX_hatch Scooby Newbie Member#: 261834 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Vehicle: 2010 WRX Darkness	The order is in for the Openport 2. I have to hold off on other stuff. Money doesn't grow on trees anymore. Well, it sort of does, just not in my yard...

05-27-2011, 04:19 PM	#6
eminehart Scooby Newbie Member#: 11205 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Tweakin your ECU-Northglenn CO Vehicle: 2009 WRX Dom3-e85-ewg	You can get the connectors here for an oem look. I don't worry much about shipping cost be cause I order a bunch at a time and use them to make pigtails for Bosch Injectors. They are cheap but shipping is high http://www.connectorsfast.com/store/...rs&SubCatID=61 Nippon Denso Style Male Connectors (ND-M2) I also found them here for a cheaper shipping price. http://www.injectorconnectors.com/Connector_Store.html

05-29-2011, 04:22 PM	#8
WRX_hatch Scooby Newbie Member#: 261834 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Vehicle: 2010 WRX Darkness	EcuFlash works better when you have metadata where it belongs... There are valid maps in my ROM now. I wish I ordered the O2 sensor with OP2.0

01-11-2013, 12:05 AM	#9
mgreen3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 320656 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: OC NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX wagon	this is going to sound stupid but do any of you know if the openport 2.0 works with an 02 ej205

01-11-2013, 12:46 AM	#10
DZXN Scooby Newbie Member#: 306186 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Southern Oregon Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX PSM	The tactrix openport 2.0 works with the 02+ wrx's very well. Spend the couple extra bucks to get the jumper, saves your paper clip/spare wire stash.

01-11-2013, 01:32 AM	#11
mgreen3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 320656 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: OC NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX wagon	ok thanks for the info and advice man.