reflash reliability question

FuelCutOff · 08-19-2003, 07:29 PM

Have they been any noted reliability issues with either the Cobb reflash or the ECUtek?

I'm considering getting a stage 2 from one or the other, but I'm curious if this could cause long term engine damage.

Are they any report of failure at 6 months to a year of reflash from anyone out there?

-Rami.

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Unabomber · 08-19-2003, 10:01 PM

Not that I have seen, which doesn't say there isn't a case out there. There might be a few ECUtek cases since some of those folks run aftermarket turbos which can make the engine go boom quicker if not properly tuned. I wouldn't place the blame on ECUtek, but rather the tuner. Most of the Cobb folks are plug and play kinda guys and I think reliability is super high with their stuff. I would say that if you have a stock turbo that either would be a good reliable choice. I would also say that Cobb would be the safer option since ECUtek runs more boost, which it would be safe to assume that would lead to a faster failure rate.

08-19-2003, 07:29 PM	#1
FuelCutOff Scooby Newbie Member#: 40499 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: SE MI Vehicle: 2004 FXT	reflash reliability question Have they been any noted reliability issues with either the Cobb reflash or the ECUtek? I'm considering getting a stage 2 from one or the other, but I'm curious if this could cause long term engine damage. Are they any report of failure at 6 months to a year of reflash from anyone out there? -Rami. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-19-2003, 10:01 PM	#2
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Not that I have seen, which doesn't say there isn't a case out there. There might be a few ECUtek cases since some of those folks run aftermarket turbos which can make the engine go boom quicker if not properly tuned. I wouldn't place the blame on ECUtek, but rather the tuner. Most of the Cobb folks are plug and play kinda guys and I think reliability is super high with their stuff. I would say that if you have a stock turbo that either would be a good reliable choice. I would also say that Cobb would be the safer option since ECUtek runs more boost, which it would be safe to assume that would lead to a faster failure rate.