Does A Cobb Accessport Tune Your Car?

A: The Accessport can be used to hold custom tunes, you will want to have your tuner give you a file for your Accessport before marrying the device to your car.

What does a Cobb Tuning Accessport do?

The Accessport (AP) is a handheld device that can flash (or reprogram) your vehicle’s engine computer (ECU, also known as a DME) with various performance and nonperformance maps (tuning files) through your vehicles on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II port).

What does an Accessport do in a car?

The Access Port can change things like Ignition Timing, Fueling Curves, Boost Curves, etc., and by doing do, it will allow your motor to produce more power. Once it up-loads these new parameters to the cars computer of ECU, they are saved so they will remain there until you choose to change them.

Does Cobb AccessPort add HP?

Cobb accessport will give approx 25+ hp and 14+ torque. The cold air intake from cobb will not give any more hp gains but will give the intake some noises and make the car seem faster or stronger. The stock intake is roughly good for about 400 hp.

How much horsepower does a Cobb Stage 3 add?

81 hp
COBB shows that Stage 1 adds about 20 hp and 60 lb-ft of torque with just the COBB AccessPort and a panel filter; Stage 2 adds 65 hp and about 75 lb-ft over stock with COBB’s new EcoStang intercooler system and recommended cat-back exhaust; and Stage 3 finds a whopping 81 hp and 80 lb-ft of torque with a required turbo

Does a 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.

Can a Cobb Accessport work 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.

Does the Cobb Accessport have to be plugged in all the time?

The Accessport does not need to be plugged into the vehicle for the calibration to be in effect. You can disconnect the Accessport at this time or leave it plugged in to use any of the many features outlined below. Please note that the Accessport is designed to work with only one vehicle at a time.

How much hp can you gain from tuning?

For a general stock car (i.e. no additional performance parts), a tune will boost your hp by 10 to 15 percent. What’s more is that if you’ve added performance parts to your vehicle such as cold air intake, exhaust, or turbo, the hp boost you gain from tuning may be as high as 50 percent more!

How much hp can you get from tuning?

‘ A ‘tune’ is a device that will update your car’s ECU or computer and give it different instructions on how to deliver power to the engine. You will unlock your engine’s full capacity with this tune. It can add 15-30 horsepower and 20-30 lb-ft of torque on most basic cars.

Do you need a tune with Cobb intake?

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.

What will stage 2 do to my car?

A stage 2 tune involves fitting a turbo-back exhaust on turbocharged vehicles or a cat-back exhaust system on non-turbocharged vehicles. In either case, these systems are designed to improve airflow from the engine. They are also well-known for improving the sound of a car.

What does Cobb Stage 2 tune do?

Delicious Tuning – Stage 2 Tuning & Cobb AccessPort Package for your vehicle adds increased torque across the board. While the OEM configuration might not be everything you hoped it might be, our Stage 2 Tune smooths out the entire power band.

How much HP does a Stage 1 WRX have?

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

What do you need for Stage 2 Cobb?

Stage2. Exhaust Requirements: COBB Catted J-pipe with high flow catalytic converter 541204. COBB Titanium 515140 or Stainless 515132 cat-back exhaust.

What mods will void car warranty?

Altered odometer: If the odometer has been tampered with, the dealer won’t know the exact mileage of the vehicle, which can void your warranty. Aftermarket alterations: Most manufacturers will void the warranty if you modify your vehicle in any way or install aftermarket components.

What cars do Cobb tuners work for?

Models

• VOLKSWAGEN GTI.
• Ford Mustang Ecoboost.
• Ford Fiesta St.
• BMW 335.
• BMW 135.

Can Cobb Accessport change tire size?

Tire Size Adjustment
You can now adjust the tire size directly on the Accessport. This allows the correct read out for speedometer calculations. Note that if you have a different way of accomplishing this prior to this update, it should be re-adjusted with the Accessport (to avoid DTCs).

What cars does Cobb support?

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!

Do Cobb tunes only work with Cobb parts?

Or do I need to have Cobb parts on only? A: Yes, you can use a Cobb AccessPort for those parts, but Cobb’s OTS maps are not recommended for non Cobb parts.

Does Cobb AccessPort update automatically?

To ensure an even playing field and that all Accesstuner and Accesstuner Pro users are utilizing our Green Speed compliant software, we have developed an automatic/required update function in the software.