PRESSERtech tune review

[Not Here Anymore]

HI neighbor he he )

Quick Update, Pressertech now has my ECU now and they will get back to me tomorrow on how things are going! yeah

 

[StungBlueGT2]

Quick Update, Pressertech now has my ECU now and they will get back to me tomorrow on how things are going! yeah

Nice. Are they tuning it for your specific mods or just a generic stage 2?

 

[Not Here Anymore]

Nice. Are they tuning it for your specific mods or just a generic stage 2?

I believe they are tuning for the already installed mod as they wanted the full list of the mods that were done before I sent it I will know for sure when I talk to Classified Motorsports as they set it all up , it is tuned for 91 octane because crappy gas here in Canada

 

[Nasty1]

I believe they are tuning for the already installed mod as they wanted the full list of the mods that were done before I sent it I will know for sure when I talk to Classified Motorsports as they set it all up , it is tuned for 91 octane because crappy gas here in Canada

What happened to this dude? This tune? 85,000 post about it shipping to pressertech and then poof. Disappeared.

 

[General_Vodka]

What happened to this dude? This tune? 85,000 post about it shipping to pressertech and then poof. Disappeared.

Well he got his tune but had gas quality problems. After that was solved he did a Dyno run and the results where terrible. Now I want to see a real Dyno run done with the right gear. The tune is not a scam, I have their tune. After my car is fixed I will get a good Dyno run in.

 

[Nasty1]

Thank you for the update. My sponsor and friend, Chris, CK71, has their tune also and had the OEM fuel pump fail. Just looking into history of pressertech. And I'd also like to see your dyno outcome as well.

 

[Flaniganskywalker]

I live near pressertech--do these ECU mods affect reliability and/or the KIA warranty.I also just want a little more oomph.Main reason I bought the KIA over other performance cars was the warranty.I plan on at least an exhaust and probably an intake--unless the K N filters work well.If I can get 50 to 70 HP for around a thousand bucks with no reliability issues--I am in.I just bought my stinger and had to have a rim replaced a week later after I bent down to clean the car and noticed the rim was scuffed up.It was a several day battle with KIA wanting to do a repair and begrudgingly finally trading out a rim after I filed a case number.First manager said no way for a new rim--not a good start to a week old car that I gave a check for free and clear.I do not want some service light to come on for anything--plugs--awd system--turbo--and take it to KIA--then be told that the ECU was messed with and I have no warranty.Guess I can call and see.But I see all this info--has anyone had any reliability problems where they had to take the car to KIA.I also do not want to have to have the ECU reflashed or reprogrammed everytime I take it to service--fearing they hook it up and discover this.

 

[Flaniganskywalker]

What happened to this dude? This tune? 85,000 post about it shipping to pressertech and then poof. Disappeared.

My thoughts exactly.I live very close to pressuretech but the last 2 posts and lack of any follow up scare me.And the last post is what scares me--got the tune and the OEM fuel pump failed.What happened--did KIA replace it--Did they find the ECU was messed with and nullify your warranty.Pressuretech has great reviews--but even then--I do not want my car constantly being in shops all the time.

 

[runner1]

The tune will immediately void warranty if discovered. Any tampering with ecu programing will give them ammo to pull your warranty card..it’s a risk for sure.

the guy you mentioned found he had fuel issues. Once corrected he found the car was a bit better than prior to the tune. His dyno was not impressive and I believe he’s running a jb4 in conjunction with the tune currently.

 

[Hockster]

He put the racechip back in and stacked it. Against almost every single persons advice. Might not be a coincidence there's been nothing new for a while.

 

[Not Here Anymore]

The 91 octane Pressertech tune is working very well as long as the gas is good lol

 

[Not Here Anymore]

The RC Chip was removed as it had to be run on 93 to 98 octane values MY Stinger runs well , but I did had some gas that wasn’t great , but the last tank of gas worked perfectly ok , However that being said , on a launch with just a 1/8 th of a tank of gas it looses its fuel I have found , as it pushes the gas to far back enough to reduce suction perhaps, I was advised to put a bit of additive In it to take out the moisture from the condensation after winter here ! It is working great right now just a slight update using the Pressertech tune THe gas quality here in BC Canada seems, to be perfectly honest Crappy compared to our US friend s So the 91 Pressertech tune seems to be good for a light tune I was told that the stage 93 stage 2 Pressertech tune will Closer to 4 sec then , what my Awd Stinger got which the best which was 4.65 yesterday with almost full tank and no additives added THe stock Stinger GT RWD runs around 4.7 sec My car was scaled and weighed in at 1960 kgs/4312 lbs , it is heavy but great DD car lol

 

[Tonkabob]

The RC Chip was removed as it had to be run on 93 to 98 octane values MY Stinger runs well , but I did had some gas that wasn’t great , but the last tank of gas worked perfectly ok , However that being said , on a launch with just a 1/8 th of a tank of gas it looses its fuel I have found , as it pushes the gas to far back enough to reduce suction perhaps, I was advised to put a bit of additive In it to take out the moisture from the condensation after winter here ! It is working great right now just a slight update using the Pressertech tune THe gas quality here in BC Canada seems, to be perfectly honest Crappy compared to our US friend s So the 91 Pressertech tune seems to be good for a light tune I was told that the stage 93 stage 2 Pressertech tune will Closer to 4 sec then , what my Awd Stinger got which the best which was 4.65 yesterday with almost full tank and no additives added THe stock Stinger GT RWD runs around 4.7 sec My car was scaled and weighed in at 1960 kgs/4312 lbs , it is heavy but great DD car lol

The 1/8 tank issue is an ecu setting not actual fuel starvation. Tork tune turns this off and I've run low 11 second quarter miles on 1/16th tank.
Tork tune is light years behind others and can give you a mild 91 octane tune if you want it with much better results than this.

 

[Not Here Anymore]

The 1/8 tank issue is an ecu setting not actual fuel starvation. Tork tune turns this off and I've run low 11 second quarter miles on 1/16th tank.
Tork tune is light years behind others and can give you a mild 91 octane tune if you want it with much better results than this.

Thanks TonkaBob, for the information on the setting , this is good to know indeed Yes John covers things very well indeed And I just thought it was fuel being pushed away lol These Stingers have very interesting little glitches that can be tuned out once again Tim thank you

 

[Nuthadey]

If I can get 50 to 70 HP for around a thousand bucks with no reliability issues--I am in.

Just get a JB4. It's well under $1k and has loads of posts (here, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc) documenting performance improvements.

I don't know what this Pressertech tune costs but there is essentially ZERO data to back up any claims made by the tuners. The people that have bought it for the Stinger mostly report things like "it feels so much faster" or "it's very reliable." Those are cool and all, but for some reason no one has shared legit dyno results or shown any 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 0-60, or 60-130 improvement with it. If you look at the various lists for top Stinger times posted throughout the forum you will notice Pressertech is missing from them all. They say it's because the tune is geared toward reliability not performance. I say it's because it only provides a couple dozen whp over stock.

The only person to post their performance results has shown little improvement over stock and worst performance when compared to a RaceChip piggyback.

Given all of the information shared in this thread and your desire for 50-70 up for under $1k I see no reason why you should give your money to Pressertech over any other tuner or even a JB4 or RaceChip.

Tork tune is light years behind others and can give you a mild 91 octane tune if you want it with much better results than this.

Typo or confession? I'm guessing you meant to say Tork's tune is ahead of others, correct?

 

[Terry@BMS]

+1 on the JB4.

Kia / Hyundai Turbo JB4

 

[Terry@BMS]

the guy you mentioned found he had fuel issues. Once corrected he found the car was a bit better than prior to the tune. His dyno was not impressive and I believe he’s running a jb4 in conjunction with the tune currently.

No if he had a JB4 we'd have a clue as to why it's not performing properly. Instead he picked the one piggyback with zero logging options and zero fuel control options and started beating on his car to see if it would work. lol.

 

[General_Vodka]

Just get a JB4. It's well under $1k and has loads of posts (here, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc) documenting performance improvements.

I don't know what this Pressertech tune costs but there is essentially ZERO data to back up any claims made by the tuners. The people that have bought it for the Stinger mostly report things like "it feels so much faster" or "it's very reliable." Those are cool and all, but for some reason no one has shared legit dyno results or shown any 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 0-60, or 60-130 improvement with it. If you look at the various lists for top Stinger times posted throughout the forum you will notice Pressertech is missing from them all. They say it's because the tune is geared toward reliability not performance. I say it's because it only provides a couple dozen whp over stock.

The only person to post their performance results has shown little improvement over stock and worst performance when compared to a RaceChip piggyback.

Given all of the information shared in this thread and your desire for 50-70 up for under $1k I see no reason why you should give your money to Pressertech over any other tuner or even a JB4 or RaceChip.



Typo or confession? I'm guessing you meant to say Tork's tune is ahead of others, correct?

Can't say that no one has posted dynos when there is a Dyno on the 2nd page of this thread. Visible results. I own that car now.

 

[MisterMac]

My thoughts exactly.I live very close to pressuretech but the last 2 posts and lack of any follow up scare me.And the last post is what scares me--got the tune and the OEM fuel pump failed.What happened--did KIA replace it--Did they find the ECU was messed with and nullify your warranty.Pressuretech has great reviews--but even then--I do not want my car constantly being in shops all the time.

The PresserTech tune is awesome and safe. Over 20,000 miles on that tune with my Stinger and no issues.

I also have my MB S550 tuned by PresserTech, it is a freaking beast.

Yes, with any tune, if that tune can be proven to have caused a failure, you will have to pay for the repair yourself.

However, simply have your computer tuned DOES NOT void your warranty. Read the law and actually case results and you will know this for fact.

My Kia dealer has known the Stinger is tuned from day one. Heck, they knew I was having her tuned before I got the tune. They love my tune. I've had work done on it under warranty since the tune was installed. Now, not very dealer is open minded, so I don't suggest telling them it is tuned.

Call PresserTech. Go visit them, get your own feel. Tons of people with far more expensive vehicles than the Stinger have their cars performance tuned by them. You simply can't find a dissatisfied customer of theirs. IMO, avoid canned tunes and piggybacks at all cost. Nothing good long term can come from ricking the sensors in your car to produce different results.

 

[Nuthadey]

Can't say that no one has posted dynos when there is a Dyno on the 2nd page of this thread. Visible results. I own that car now.

No there isn't.

But assuming you're talking about the best dyno we've seen for a Pressertech tune, which would be the results provided by Pressertech themselves, even those results are sketchy. They used Kia's advertised crank hp numbers, which we all know are lower than the car really makes and compared their tune to those underrated numbers instead of doing a before and after dyno. That's deception at it's finest.

On the flip side, I'm glad you're pleased with how the tune performs on your car. In the end that's all that matters.

But going back to @Flaniganskywalker, if you want something with proven results for under $1k you need to avoid Pressertech and go with something that has documented evidence of performance gains.

Or you can ignore all of the proven results from other tuners and just take people's word for how safe Pressertech's it is and how fast it feels or accept less results because Todd is really really nice and does a great job tuning cars that are more expensive than a Stinger. Because all of those are totally logical reasons for going with a certain tuner. Results be damned.