What Is Cobb Gold Certified?

A Gold-certified dealer, for example, is one that works with any platform for which COBB makes an Accessport. This includes Subaru, Mitsubishi Evo, Nissan GT-R, Porsche, Mazda, Turbo Ford, etc. What is this? COBB Gold-certified dealers are chose based on service, customer feedback, and purchasing power.

Do Cobb Accessports still work?

A: Yes! Your Accessport can still be used to tune your car just like you always have.

What is a Cobb device?

The Cobb AccessPORT is the world’s most flexible and easiest to use ECU upgrade solution for your Subaru. The AccessPORT allows you to replace conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations to unlock free power hidden within your ECU. This is the last engine management solution you’ll ever need.

Does Cobb Accessport void warranty?

While using the Cobb AccessPort shouldn’t void your warranty, the manufacturer could deny certain claims. Plugging in a Cobb Accessport is unlikely to cause any damage, but any major modifications made to the ECU could damage the system.

What Cobb’s emissions lockout means for tuner cars?

Cobb Tuning customers no longer have the ability to modify anything related to a vehicle’s “Emissions-Related Elements of Design” through the brand’s Accesstuner software.

Can I use Cobb on any car?

Each Accessport is only compatible with certain vehicles. With many platforms, it can even be specific vehicles through specific model year ranges. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to determine which Accessport part number you need.

Can you run E85 with a Cobb Accessport?

The simple answer is yes. We can tune E85 like we did before flex fuel was a thing.

What does Cobb stand for?

cobb (plural cobbs) A sea-cob or gull. A pier made from cobblestones. A hand-basket, especially made from wicker. A building material consisting of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth, similar to adobe.

What cars use Cobb?

COBB has over 20 years of car tuning experience. COBB offers parts and tuning for Subaru, Ford, Porsche, VW, Audi, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi and BMW! Shop today! See you there!

Is Cobb Accessport legal?

Cobb Tuning has come out with a CARB legal complementary parts package that is suited for the majority of performance enthusiasts, especially those who live in California with its draconian laws. Cobb also has performance solutions that are federally compliant and good for the other 49 states.

How much HP does a Stage 1 WRX have?

15-21 HPF
WRX 15-21 HPF STAGE 1 | 215kW.

Does Cobb have stage 2?

Check out the COBB Stage 2+ Package! It includes everything from the Stage 2 Power Package, the Accessport V3, 3″ Stainless Steel Turboback Exhaust, Stainless Steel Turbo Heatshield and COBB Vehicle Badge, in addition to the SF Intake and Airbox!

Does tuning a car fail emissions?

So what is California’s official policy on ECU Tunes? A. The bad: Any non-CARB-approved tune is considered to be a modification to a vehicle’s emission software and is, therefore, an illegal modification that will cause an emissions inspection failure.

Can a tuner lock your ECU?

When a ‘tune’ gets locked, what is actually happening is a custom password (key) is entered onto the ECU. This means when commercial tuning softwares tried to read or write a new tune, they are rejected by the ECU since the default key they enter is incorrect.

Do Cobb tunes cost money?

COBB PRO-Tune SPECIAL $399.

Does a Cobb AccessPort make your car faster?

Even if you have no other modifications the Accessport can still offer a noticeable increase in power that will make your car faster. The fundamental objective for increasing power is upping the amount of air and fuel we can burn in a combustion cycle.

Does a Cobb air intake need a tune?

A: The only thing required for the intake is a custom tune or the Cobb AccessPort and nothing else is needed. Recommendations for other parts will depend on your goals for the car.

How much HP does a E85 tune give?

The benefits of E85 really come from the higher octane (up to 110, depending on ethanol content and quality). This allows some of the same benefits you see when using methanol injection, meaning you can run more spark (if needed) or boost. This normally translates to 25-50 or more horsepower on a forced-induction car.

How much HP does running E85 add?

E85 fuel has a faster ignition time and flame propagation when compared to gasoline. This leads to higher cylinder pressure, as well as increased engine torque and power, gaining up to 20%.

Why is E85 better tuned?

E85, or FlexFuel, has become popular with performance enthusiasts. In addition to its environmental benefits, the fuel allows high performance engines to operate at higher cylinder pressures producing more power due to ethanol’s charge air cooling and increased anti-knock properties.

Why is it called the Cobb?

Various stories recount how the salad was invented. One says that it came about in 1938 at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant, where it became a signature dish. It is named after the restaurant’s owner, Robert Howard Cobb.