Let's get the story straight- you're assuming I ran the test. I did not. I used info from another company, just like you did. No, it wasn't TOM'S. If you're like me, you would most likely pull data from another independent company to do a comparison, and if you had the tools/facilities (no I don't have a dyno), you would perform the same test(s) under the same environmental parameters (as much as possible)to keep from skewing the data. In order to verify and come to your own conclusion. So to answer your question- "Why in the world would you even try to run the car without the MAF meter, IMO that is like playing with something you have no idea about, I am surprised you did not destroy the engine." is moot. Yes, I will still verify (I came to the sight as a user, not a dealer)
I admit that I bungled by mentioning OBDIII, but I'm no idiot.
The fact of the matter is that the IS300 ECU contains 3 microprocessors that are from a new family of microprocessors, and I assume you know this. Companies that are bigger than you that do nothing but computers are still trying to study, understand and develop ECU upgrades in the truest sense (UPRD; and no, they weren't the ones who performed the test I mentioned; expect theirs to be back from TECHTOM'S in Tokyo this summer). TOM'S is also working on researching and developing a fix for the OEM IS300 one, as well. One possibility is to verify the TOM'S TECS ECU as a direct replacement (I will mention it when the results are posted). I think I've said enough on the IS300 ECU issue. I will stand firm on being wary (you better be as a consumer; stuff is not cheap) of claims for the time being.
Yes, I own Shin-Kai Racing, but I'm also a consumer. I don't tout about my size in the industry. Shame on you for trying to bully me.
My posting was not an intent to smear anybody or to promote Shin-Kai Racing as the all-round expert. You have already done a job on trying to discredit me. My slant was from the users side that you can't try to tune this car like you would a Honda/Acura by throwing some open filter element on.
Out of courtesy to readers and users, I have no intention to make this into a crap slinging contest. I apologize about mistakenly mentioning OBDIII (I hope the thing never comes out; yes, Choudry, I do know about ECUs; good article).
Put it to rest and don't be irritated.
Happy motoring!
Dale Davis
Shin-Kai Racing, Owner
www.shinkairacing.com
shinfo@whidbey.net
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