JB+ vs sstt review

geneatals · 02-24-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SMA335i

Mike, how much hp and tq can we expect at the default setting of 2.75psi? For those of us who have a 09 model (MSD81 version), will your tune be invisible to BMW during any service related visits.

With all the BT's floating around, or soon to be floating around I am sure we will know/learn more about diagnostic visibility at different settings on the jb+.

AFAIK, no actual diagnostic scans have been done with the sstt either, just a statement/thread that no codes were thrown...I maybe wrong tho and just missed that thread/post with diagnostic proof of invisibility with the sstt with SW version 32.x and higher.....

freshwhite335 · 02-24-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nick6753

Just install it and drive. If you feel you need more power and are pre 29.2 or have access to get codes cleared before service, then take 3 minutes to uninstall it, turn it up more, and reinstall it. That is what is great about such an easy install and having adjustability too.

but im not pre 29.2... thats what i was saying

rocketpop · 02-24-2009, 01:03 PM

I should have my BT this week, so I will be able to scan for codes. I have a 05/08 build. (MSD81). I have been running a JB+ at the default setting, DCI, 93 octane for over a week now.

E92murdered · 02-24-2009, 01:30 PM

nice please keep us updated!

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Originally Posted by rocketpop

I should have my BT this week, so I will be able to scan for codes. I have a 05/08 build. (MSD81). I have been running a JB+ at the default setting, DCI, 93 octane for over a week now.

Fugly M3 · 02-24-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rocketpop

I should have my BT this week, so I will be able to scan for codes. I have a 05/08 build. (MSD81). I have been running a JB+ at the default setting, DCI, 93 octane for over a week now.

very interested in this

kpxshorty · 03-03-2009, 12:25 AM

so. if i have post 29.2, with sstt. i still need to erase code before service? or go to dealer??

balance · 03-03-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kpxshorty

so. if i have post 29.2, with sstt. i still need to erase code before service? or go to dealer??

you wont get codes pre or posts 29.2 with sstt.
but with the jb+ if you're post 29.2 you'll need a code scanner if you boost above the default of 2.7 psi.

rukawa005 · 03-03-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by imrickjames132

you wont get codes pre or posts 29.2 with sstt.
but with the jb+ if you're post 29.2 you'll need a code scanner if you boost above the default of 2.7 psi.

so.. for post 29.2 (including 09 models), is it 100% safe regarding warranty issues if the jb+ is run at the default 2.75 psi?!?! can we get a confirmation from mike?

thanks

SMA335i · 03-05-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rukawa005

so.. for post 29.2 (including 09 models), is it 100% safe regarding warranty issues if the jb+ is run at the default 2.75 psi?!?! can we get a confirmation from mike?

thanks

+1

Holygrail · 03-18-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

By the sounds of it, the JB+ runs a ~1psi more boost than the SSTT. I'm guessing this is from making the IAT read higher. The extra boost explains the extra power. But it would also make it more diagnostically visible. This may not matter for some people. Those who do care about being invisible might have to settle for SSTT-like boost and power. I suspect this is one of the advantages of having it adjustable. You can choose your tune (up to a point of course) based upon your needs.

Shiv

Shiv,

With all the fuel pump issues regardless of 2007 or 2008 models, is there any evidence that perhaps the High Pressure Fuel Pump issue has something to do with all the aftermarket piggy backs that are out there that manipulate boost? I'm asking b/c I'm having fuel pump/line issues on my 2008 335i. BMW can't figure out what causes the rough idle at traffic lights. They already replaced my fuel pump and same issue...with the addition of delayed cold starts. It got worse. They are now trying to make a connection to the SSTT. I left it in the car b/c the SA manager and head mechanic (last year) were the ones that approved of the SSTT (and CP-E exhaust) after I showed them what it's designed to do. They said as long as it doesn't mess with the ECU, then they're ok with it. However, leadership changed this year in the Service department.

Question: While they are trying to prove that the faulty code (faulty fuel pump/weak fuel pressure) was triggered by the SSTT, how can we prove that it's not the SSTT (or JB+, or vishnu, or etc)? Do we have any evidence that discount blame on our products that we so trust? Thanks.

v/r,
Chris

Fugly M3 · 03-18-2009, 12:36 AM

^ that's scary, your warranty is on razor thin ice it seems- I would bring up that there is a known issue with the fuel pumps and all the troubles you've had with the 4 cars you've had

exidisjon · 03-18-2009, 12:52 AM

Only reason to get this over JB3 is pretty much simplicity. Thats one of the reason why im looking towards this as well when i sell my JB3. And all around when you have JB3 on you probably wont be cruising on stock map or low boost map. Theres always a thought when you see a car to race or get beat by a car. "ah i wish i was on map 4/6". And driving on that high of a boost 24/7 sure isnt heathly for our cars in long run.
Wanna get to try this soon.

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rocketpop Captain 64 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	I should have my BT this week, so I will be able to scan for codes. I have a 05/08 build. (MSD81). I have been running a JB+ at the default setting, DCI, 93 octane for over a week now. __________________
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03-03-2009, 12:25 AM	#50
kpxshorty Captain 40 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Torrance iTrader: (7)	so. if i have post 29.2, with sstt. i still need to erase code before service? or go to dealer??
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Fugly M3 Major General 5871 Rep 5,368 Posts Drives: 2023 M3CX Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (5)	^ that's scary, your warranty is on razor thin ice it seems- I would bring up that there is a known issue with the fuel pumps and all the troubles you've had with the 4 cars you've had
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03-18-2009, 12:52 AM	#56
exidisjon PuffPuffPass 56 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: E92 335xi AW/Saddle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	Only reason to get this over JB3 is pretty much simplicity. Thats one of the reason why im looking towards this as well when i sell my JB3. And all around when you have JB3 on you probably wont be cruising on stock map or low boost map. Theres always a thought when you see a car to race or get beat by a car. "ah i wish i was on map 4/6". And driving on that high of a boost 24/7 sure isnt heathly for our cars in long run. Wanna get to try this soon.
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