Emira JB4 Tuning Now Available for I4 & V6 Cars!

[David s]

[But would be helpful for all to hear more feed back.]

Hey David, Yeah there have positive post for sure, with peoples butt dyno.

However, members with Draggy or RaceBox meters haven't reported substantial performance improvements in 0-60 (~0-100) or 1/4 that lines up with 90 extra HP. The results posted line up with much lower HP improvements. Think you could expect 0.2 sec off 0-60 for each 25-30HP increment added.

Do you have performance meter? If not, you should pick one up they are pretty inexpensive these days.

Hi mate. Ive never been a zero to60 sort of guy. In a manual car that involves a lot of unnecessary stress to the drive train I feel. My thing has always been pull out of the apex which is more torque related. I tend to focus more on lap times on track. So mid range is more important to me. And so far the JB4 has provided an ample amount of in gear "pull". Which was a bit lacking before. So zero to 60 is more an automatic box thing. "Off the lights" is less useful to me than "when I'm going"....which I what I do most of the time.

 

[Mattbrissy]

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[But would be helpful for all to hear more feed back.]

Hey David, Yeah there have positive post for sure, with peoples butt dyno.

However, members with Draggy or RaceBox meters haven't reported substantial performance improvements in 0-60 (~0-100) or 1/4 that lines up with 90 extra HP. The results posted line up with much lower HP improvements. Think you could expect 0.2 sec off 0-60 for each 25-30HP increment added.

Do you have performance meter? If not, you should pick one up they are pretty inexpensive these day

Hi mate. Ive never been a zero to60 sort of guy. In a manual car that involves a lot of unnecessary stress to the drive train I feel. My thing has always been pull out of the apex which is more torque related. I tend to focus more on lap times on track. So mid range is more important to me. And so far the JB4 has provided an ample amount of in gear "pull". Which was a bit lacking before. So zero to 60 is more an automatic box thing. "Off the lights" is less useful to me than "when I'm going"....which I what I do most of the time.

I agree with this statement. My exige 410 can do 3.4s 0-60 but I wouldn’t be doing that on the roads. For track users that’ll be a different matter but for my butt dyno the Emira doesn’t seem that far off from my exige on the roads. The in gear pull is pretty awesome now and reminds me of the evora 410 I traded in.

 

[Emira Fan]

[. My thing has always been pull out of the apex which is more torque related]​

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Think some members might have unrealistic expectations for this type of modification and the extra heat it might introduces and in some cases cancels out most of the gains.​

You must live in a cooler area that's allows you to realize gains on the track?​

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[ My thing has always been pull out of the apex which is more torque related. ]​

Totally, get it. I have a couple high torque cars very different experience and enjoyable in a different way.​

 

[David s]

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I agree with this statement. My exige 410 can do 3.4s 0-60 but I wouldn’t be doing that on the roads. For track users that’ll be a different matter but for my butt dyno the Emira doesn’t seem that far off from my exige on the roads. The in gear pull is pretty awesome now and reminds me of the evora 410 I traded in.

Yeah. Iv`e commented this before, that my emira now has a more 410 exige(my previous car) power feel now. Probably the way it should have been out of the box. Having a mclaren looking car should have a mclaren like performance. Not a boxter like performance. I guess tha`s what all the motoring journalists were trying to say. The JD4 has done that. Now I want to hear from others if they've had any issues with it that I will have to address. So far it seems ok. But lets see. These types of feed back will provide the side line watcher valuable information to work out what they want to do with their cars.

 

[Emira Fan]

[ mclaren like performance.]
well all the modern Mclaren's will smoke our cars even modified ones.
But ...... the Emira's Look better !! IMO.

 

[David s]

[. My thing has always been pull out of the apex which is more torque related]​

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Think some members might have unrealistic expectations for this type of modification and the extra heat it might introduces and in some cases cancels out most of the gains.​

You must live in a cooler area that's allows you to realize gains on the track?​

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[ My thing has always been pull out of the apex which is more torque related. ]​

Totally, get it. I have a couple high torque cars very different experience and enjoyable in a different way.​

Sydney Australia. Gets pretty hot here. So far, Ive only done 10 laps in one session on track and the temps haven't gone up over what you would usually expect. Mo heat soak as well. So I`m not considering any radiator upgrades at this stage. I see how I go after my next track session where I`ll have more time. Didn`t put a clock on it, but it did go quite well though(Touring and road tyres). I tend to progressively upgrade after Iv`e explored the limits in it`s stock form. I`ll go Nitrons after a few track sessions and see what the clock says after that.

 

[David s]

[ mclaren like performance.]
well all the modern Mclaren's will smoke our cars even modified ones.
But ...... the Emira's Look better !! IMO.

True. But at least I've got a hotter a$$!.

 

[Lotus F1]

I had a 0.6 sec decrease in the quarter mile time (map 4). I think that's pretty substantial. Whats more notable is what I feel when driving around It's like the torque is instantly there and the car just goes quicker easier. So the drivability is what is most noticeable. Everything hits a little harder.

 

[Blackthought_]

From reading all these reviews it sounds like most people have posted positive reviews on their JB4 experience. The 2 or 3 exceptions that I’ve seen have been based on what seems to be a faulty product or something to that degree. I have yet to see anyone say that the Jb4 has caused issues or serious problems (eg engine knock or worse).

 

[Emira Fan]

[a 0.6 sec decrease in the quarter mile time (map 4). I think that's pretty substantial.]​

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Yes, think your 1/4 mile improvements are the strongest so far and would likely represent a strong 60 HP pickup.​

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What is map-4 again is that E30 fuel? I recall you posting 0-60 3.2 sec - right?​

What was your 1/4 mile ET and speed must have low 11s ??? C&D had 11.7 s at 119 mph 1/4 mile. Did you catch the Max turbo boost on that run >? very curious to see if your hitting 36 psi.​

 

[geoffbland]

A few more before and after dyno-runs from some independent owners would be very helpful.

 

[Eagle7]

A few more before and after dyno-runs from some independent owners would be very helpful.

Just waiting for @GRP to ship my unit.

 

[NJemira85]

[ mclaren like performance.]
well all the modern Mclaren's will smoke our cars even modified ones.
But ...... the Emira's Look better !! IMO.

I had a CPO 600LT for a few months before I had to force it back to dealer.

My goal is to get as close to that level of feel/feedback/connection as possible, but with a manual.

 

[NJemira85]

Sydney Australia. Gets pretty hot here. So far, Ive only done 10 laps in one session on track and the temps haven't gone up over what you would usually expect. Mo heat soak as well. So I`m not considering any radiator upgrades at this stage. I see how I go after my next track session where I`ll have more time. Didn`t put a clock on it, but it did go quite well though(Touring and road tyres). I tend to progressively upgrade after Iv`e explored the limits in it`s stock form. I`ll go Nitrons after a few track sessions and see what the clock says after that.

Keep us posted which nitrons you go with and how you like them. I’m considering their electron set up, which allows for adaptive and selectable drive modes from cabin. Also can do front axle lift..

 

[NJemira85]

An observation. I am curious to why the JB4 only has two points of data if not using the OBD2. It uses the manifold pressure boost one and the boost pressure off the intercooler. While the TDI unit uses both of those sensors plus cam sensor or RPM sensor. I wonder how JB4 gets its cam/RPM information or if it just doesn't use it and why. I know more parameters are available with the OBD2 connection but let's speak as if it was just a person who's not going to use it on map one and two

I had JB4 on my Alfa Stelvio quadrifoglio as well as my ct4-v blackwing 6mt.

I believe the answer is the JB4 is really designed around the OBD connection as a source for tons of data.

While the obd2 connection may technically be “optional” it’s really an integral part of the system and absolutely should be used. It is not just for logging or whatever else has been suggested.

Why would they bother adding extra connectors for data they can get from OBD2 port. That’s their killer feature. I don’t believe any other piggyback systems have it. So other companies have 2, 4, 6 sensor data connections. JB4 w obd2 has dramatically more access and awareness than 4 or 6 connection systems.

Just my inference here, I don’t work there and am not an expert.

 

[MickOpalak]

this is just me dreaming but it would be awesome if the vents could be electronically controlled and open only when the car is moving above a certain speed.
again, just dreaming..haha

- before anyone thinks I am competing or derailing GRPs thread, I'm not. I am an enthusiast just like you guys and have spent thousands of dollars with them.

You're over thinking it. Just think of an S2 Exige. Just some black mesh panels above the engine. That's all you need to let heat out. And don't worry about water going in. It won't affect anything.

 

[MickOpalak]

Here's a question I haven't seen asked yet: does the application used to change the tuning maps work through CarPlay or just the phone itself? CarPlay would incredible.

 

[GRP]

Here's a question I haven't seen asked yet: does the application used to change the tuning maps work through CarPlay or just the phone itself? CarPlay would incredible.

Just the unit itself. Not carplay compatible currently.
Agreed that would be awesome to have all the info show through carplay on the main screen! Hopefully they get that to work at some point.

 

[GRP]

Planning to get our shop car on the dyno soon. We will post some video and results to see what the difference in HP is between the maps.
We dont have 93 octane here so I have to make a trip to get some fuel to properly test it.

 

[jp129]

Planning to get our shop car on the dyno soon. We will post some video and results to see what the difference in HP is between the maps.
We dont have 93 octane here so I have to make a trip to get some fuel to properly test it.

Looking forward to this!