3S AUTOSPORT

Porsche Panamera Turbo Tuning

2011-11-18T09:06:00.000-08:00

We now offer the ECU upgrade for the Porsche Panamera Turbo. These results are from programming the actual ECU (no piggy back system), the only modification was the ECU tune.

The gain is:
129.76 hp
95.88 lbs tq

Price is: $2995

2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG Twin Turbo Dyno Results

2011-08-23T15:07:00.000-07:00

Our organisation is the first to offer and perform this tune, tested on the most respected dyno in the industry 'Cartec Dyno'.
Gain: 100hp 118lbs tq

Price is $2995

First Released

Front Cover of European Car

2011-08-23T14:48:00.000-07:00

Jags Gill (Singh AutoSport) programmed a red SLS AMG for GI Motorsport in Los Angeles recently which made the front cover of European Car Magazine.

You can pick up a copy at your local book store.

BMW 740i 2011 ECU Tuning

2011-06-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

We forgot to mention we have the ECU tune for the 2011 BMW 740i Twin Turbo. 60hp 82lbs tq, we can also remove the speed limiter, raise the rpm, remove the hesitation/flat spots, improve the throttle response and shifting.

Rolls Royce Ghost ECU Tuning

2011-05-31T08:56:00.000-07:00

Just to let our Rolls Royce Ghost customers know we have started to work on tuning the Rolls Royce Ghost, we will write a blog once we've completed it.

2012 Bentley GT Tuned

2011-05-13T18:34:00.000-07:00

Singh AutoSport (Our California location)were given the pleasure of tuning the first 2012 Bentley GT in the world. The car was programmed at GI Motorsport in Los Angeles. The results were amazing.

There was no checksum available for this car and like on many occasion's it had to be made for us.

BMW M1 Coupe ECU Upgrade

2011-05-13T18:33:00.000-07:00

The ECU upgrade for the 2011 BMW M1 Coupe is now available, the result is 400hp 428lbs tq on a stock car. Tests will be carried out in a couple of weeks with a upgraded inter-cooler, we'll post the dyno sheet with this upgrade.

We can also remove the speed limiter on most software versions.

Again we were the first company in North America to offer this upgrade.

Price is $795

Ferrari 458 ECU upgrade

2011-04-25T09:10:00.000-07:00

We've been programming these cars since last September, this one was tuned for GI Motorsport by Singh Autosport in Los Angeles. GI Motorsport also installed a Akrapovic exhaust on the car.

2010 V6 Camaro ECU Upgrade

2011-04-18T13:09:00.000-07:00

We should have mentioned this a while back that we have the ECU upgrade for the 2010 V6 Camaro. We can add power, raise the rpm, improve the shifting, etc but we can't remove the speed limiter.

This car was programmed by Jags Gill (Singh AutoSport)for Eurorev in Inglewood, Los Angeles.

5.0 Supercharged Jaguar/Range Rover Pulley

2011-04-18T12:42:00.000-07:00

We recently had a customer ask if the pulley on a 5.0 Jaguar was welded on, he was told it was by a Jaguar tech.

The answer is no, it is pressed on.

We have special removal tools to remove the pulley, you can purchase these or borrow them when you purchase the upgrade.

BMW 335i

2011-04-13T19:18:00.000-07:00

2010 335i was programmed for a local client. From the stock engine we gain 70hp & 70lbs. We can tune the car via OBD port or bench flash the ecu.

Newer 335i models have the mono turbo N55 engine which we have the upgrade for with very similar results. As far as we know, we are the only company in Canada able to decrypt and program all parts of this ecu including removal of the top speed limiter, adjusting the timing, fuel, boost, changing redline.
With our performance software you’ll notice a much more immediate delivery of power and torque.

BMW E65 750i Dyno Sheet (N62 Engine)

2011-04-10T15:46:00.001-07:00

I have attached a copy of a dyno sheet for the N62 engine (550i/650i and 750i).

Gains:
27.7hp
28.76lbs tq

2010 Audi R8 V10

2011-04-08T08:08:00.000-07:00

2010 AUDI R8 V10 completed this week. 50hp & 40lbs tq gain from our ecu tuning. We can also raise volume of the exhaust in second and third gear, raise the rpm's, remove the speed limiter, remove hesitation etc.. etc..

The R8'S can be programmed via obd2 port or bench flashing the ecu's.

Import vehicle pricelist

2011-04-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

If you do not see a particular vehicle listed please contact us.

Acura
MDX $595
RDX $595
RL $595
TL $595

Honda
Accord $595
CRV $595
Civic $595
Element $595
FRV $595
Legend $595
Odyssey $595
Pilot $595
S2000 $595

Infiniti
EX35 $695
FX35 $695
FX45 $695
FX50 $695
G35 $695
G37 $695
M35 $695
M45 $695
QX56 $695

KIA
Optima $595
Sedona $595
Sorento $595

Lotus
Elise $695
Evora $695
Exige $695

Mitsubishi
Airtrek $595
Carisma $595
Cedia $595
Eclipse $595
Fortis $595
GT3000 $595
Galant $595
Grandis $595
L200 $595
Lancer (Including Evo's)$595
Liebao $595
Outlander $595
Pajero $595
Sarvin $595
TR4 $595

Nissan
Nissan GT-R ECU/TCU $1495
350Z $595
370Z $595
Altima $595
Armada $595
Cefiro $595
Elgrand $595
Fuga $595
Maxima $595
Murano $595
Pathfinder $595
Patrol $595
Primera $595
Teana $595
Xterra $595

Subaru
Forester $595
Impreza $595
Legacy $595
Liberty GT $595
Outback $595
Tribeca $595

2011 Mercedes E63 AMG

2011-02-22T19:05:00.000-08:00

Our California location Singh AutoSport tuned a 2011 Mercedes E63 AMG for Kar tunz and again noticed Mercedes have changed the coding in the ECU. The file size is double of a regular E63.
The gain on this car is 40+hp.

Nissan GT-R Tuned for M Power Auto's of Houston

2011-02-22T19:01:00.000-08:00

Our California location Singh AutoSport completed a Nissan GT-R for M Power Auto Specialist of Houston, Texas last week.

With a gain of 97hp 142lbs tq by programming the ECU/TCU the car is an absolute beast!!!

Bugatti Veyron Tuning Via OBD2

2011-02-22T18:58:00.000-08:00

For all our Bugatti Veyron customers, we can now program the car via OBD2 (vehicle diagnostic port). No more messing around removing the car panels, We should have posted this last summer.

The gain is 240hp.

Please contact us with any questions

Mercedes 63 AMG Pace Car Tune File

2011-02-22T18:42:00.000-08:00

Our customer's know we have had the Mercedes 63 AMG Pace Car Tune File for the last 2 or 3 years but have never had time to work on it. Member from our California location will be going back home to London for the next couple of weeks to test it and other interesting stuff. Hopefully we'll be able to offer it soon, like anything we have to test it first. We have a lot of friends within AMG, hence why we get all the data way before any tuner (read our blog for the 63AMG Twin Turbo).

Mercedes C63 AMG Dyno

2011-02-22T18:30:00.000-08:00

The gain on the Mercedes C63 AMG is 80hp 66lbs tq, you can find the dyno sheet on our blog. These gains are on a stock car with no other modifications.

Quarter mile 12.1 seconds (stock car with stock wheels, etc).

The Dyno Run video's forwarded to us by Jags Gill of Singh Autosport.

2011 Mercedes SLS 63AMG

2011-02-22T17:47:00.000-08:00

Our California location Singh AutoSport programmed a 2011 Mercedes SLS 63AMG this week and noticed Mercedes had changed the coding in the ECU on the 2011. It took a little more time than usual to program it (3 hours) but they got it finished.

Singh AutoSport programmed the first SLS 63AMG in May 2010 and have done many since.

ECU Adaptation for the Infiniti G37

2011-02-22T17:33:00.000-08:00

Ferrari Exhaust Valve Control

2011-02-10T17:42:00.000-08:00

We can now program the steering wheel on the Ferrari so when the switch is turned to 'Comfort' the exhaust will be very very quiet and when turned to 'Sport' it will be much louder than usual.

This is great for all our customers who don't wish to annoy their neighbours.

Infiniti G37S Tuned

2011-02-10T16:57:00.000-08:00

Our California office Singh AutoSport programmed the first Infiniti G37S in our organisation the other day, the gain on this car is 8% (26hp)over stock. They also raised the speed limiter from 140mph to 187mph, the rpm, etc...etc...

Nissan GT-R Tuning ECU/TCU

2011-02-09T14:02:00.000-08:00

We now offer ECU/TCU tuning upgrades for the Nissan GT-R.

The gain is 97hp 142lbs tq

We will raise the rpm, remove the speed limiter/hesitation/flat spots, etc.

Price is $1495USD

Please email us with any questions.

Lotus Tuning

2011-02-09T13:58:00.000-08:00

We now offer ECU tuning upgrades for the Lotus Elise, Evora and Exige.

Like with most cars we will raise the rpm, remove the speed limiter/hesitation/flat spots, etc.

Price is $695USD

Please email us with any questions.

Jaguar/Range Rover Tuning

2011-01-25T12:06:00.001-08:00

We can now bench flash 2006- Jaguar/Range Rover (including Supercharged) ECU's, this means you can now send us the engine control units by mail.

For customer's who wish to change their super charger pulleys, we can send you the pulley and lend you the pulley puller. We manufacture pulley puller's for these engines, unlike a regular puller our one won't damage the shaft, etc. These puller's are currently being used by all the top aftermarket shops/dealerships (including Overfinch NA) in North America.

Mercedes 63 AMG Twin Turbo

2011-01-24T15:07:00.001-08:00

We now have the performance software upgrade for the Mercedes 63 AMG Twin Turbo, the upgrade takes the car to 600hp with no other modifications. We are the first tuner in Canada to offer this.

2010 Range Rover Supercharged

2010-12-19T15:53:00.000-08:00

As usual were the first tuner in Canada able to programme the new Range Rovers. This particular Range Rover had our Ecu/Pulley package installed, the gains are 45hp & 50lbs tq. When we program the ECU, we can also remove the speed limiter/hesitation/flat spots, raise the rpm, etc.

IMPORTANT: Whenever you change a pulley on supercharged engine to gain more boost, you have to program the ECU otherwise the timing will be off !!!

BMW X6M Hamann Motorsport Edition

2010-12-12T15:00:00.000-08:00

Our California office Singh AutoSport programmed this X6M for Sonic MS in Mountain View, CA. Great looking car with excellent results.
Singh AutoSport were the first company to program the BMW X6M in North America.

BMW 35 Diesel Tuning

2010-12-12T14:57:00.000-08:00

For the 2010 BMW 35 Diesels, the gain is 40hp 82lbs tq. The engine control units are password encrypted but as you guys know, thats not a problem.

Price is $995 USD.

BMW 335i 2010 - Mono Turbo N55

2010-12-12T14:50:00.001-08:00

As mentioned before the 2010 BMW 335i N55 can be programmed, the only way we can program at the moment is by bench flashing. The password encryption isn't a problem.

The gain is 360hp 369lbs tq. We can also raise the rpm, remove the speed limiter/hesitation/flat spots, etc.

Porsche 993 Twin Turbo

2010-12-12T14:36:00.000-08:00

Porsche owners the Porsche 993 Twin Turbo can be programmed, the gain is 65hp 70lbs tq.
The price is $1595 USD

2010 BMW 740i Turbo

2010-10-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

We are now able to tune the new BMW 540i and 740i Turbo. The gain is 60hp 82 lbs tq.

Mercedes C230K Dyno Results

2010-10-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

Stock hp: 181.28
Tuned hp: 200.32 (Gain: 19.04hp)

Stock tq: 171.85 lbs
Tuned tq: 190.29 lbs (Gain: 18.44 lbs tq)

These results are from the ECU only, if you add a pulley you'll see an addiotional 20-25hp.

Lamborghini LP560-4

2010-09-21T13:54:00.000-07:00

The LP560-4 can now be programmed via OBD2 (onboard diagnostic port). The car is good for an additional 35hp & 35lbs tq minimum. When we first started programming the LP560-4, the only way it could be done was by removing and bench flashing the ECU’s. Now that we can programme them via OBD2 it takes less than 2 hours to complete the upgrade.

As usual 3S AutoSport is the first tuner in Canada to offer the upgrade.

Porsche 996 3.6 Dyno Results

2010-09-14T14:59:00.001-07:00

Gains: 23.4hp 15.48lbs tq

Mercedes Sprinter Dyno results

2010-09-14T14:44:00.000-07:00

Gains: 77.6hp 128.33lbs tq

Mercedes S55 AMG Dyno Results

2010-09-14T14:42:00.000-07:00

Gain: 38.1hp 74.49lbs tq (98 octane = US 93 octane)

These gains were made by programming the ECU/TCU (stock crank shaft pulley).

Mercedes E63 AMG Dyno Results

2010-09-14T14:38:00.000-07:00

Gain: 32hp 28lbs tq

2010 Jaguar Owners

2010-08-21T12:16:00.000-07:00

2010 Jaguar owners will be pleased know about the upgrades available for the new 5.0

Example: We can make a regular XJ/XJL Supercharged perform better than a XJ/XJL Supersport just by programming the ECU.

Stock XJ/XJL Supercharged: 470hp 424lbs tq 0-60 4.9 seconds
Stock XJ/XJL Supersport: 510hp 461lbs tq 0-60 4.7 seconds

With just a ECU tune we can take the 470hp 424lbs tq Supercharged engine to: 530hp 481lbs tq (Add another 25hp and 28lbs tq if you replace the supercharge pulley).

The 510hp 461lbs tq engine to 555hp 505lbs tq with the ECU/Pulley kit.

When we program the ECU, we can also remove the speed limiter/hesitation/flat spots, raise the rpm, etc.

IMPORTANT: Whenever you change a pulley on supercharged engine to gain more boost, you have to program the ECU otherwise the timing will be off !!!

BMW M6

2010-08-09T17:11:00.000-07:00

The M6 can be programmed via OBD2 port or bench flashing the ECU. The gains from our custom programming are 33hp & 24lbs tq.

Euro launch package is also offered for the M6 & M5. The car can be launched at 4000rpm. This option is only available on the European models.

Our Clients M6 is setup for the Euro launch at a later date. Stay tuned!

Porsche Carrera 4S cabriolet

2010-07-18T17:53:00.000-07:00

Programming for this Porsche took place in Surrey B.C. 20hp & 20lbs tq is gained from our custom ecu upgrade. Client was very impressed with the results.

Check out the short video below we made of the test run, after the ecu tune was done.

A very happy customer :)

2010 Jaguar / Range Rover ECU Tune

2010-07-02T10:10:00.000-07:00

The ECU tune for the 2010 Jaguar/Range Rover is now available (non supercharged and supercharged). We also have the pulley upgrade too.

These cars (Jaguar/Range Rover) can only programmed via the OBD2 port.

Again we are the first company to offer this upgrade in Canada.

Mercedes C300

2010-06-23T15:18:00.000-07:00

The C300 seems to be very popular in the lower mainland. We programme these on a regular basis for local clients and through mail order.

It has been restricted from the factory. The car drives much better once tuned. It drives smoother, responds quicker, less hesitation and flatspots, raised rpm, speed limiter removed etc...etc..

Additional 20hp & 20lbs tq is added to the car from our custom ecu upgrade.

The C300 in the above pictures was programmed for a client in Surrey B.C.

Mercedes McLaren SLS

2010-06-03T13:11:00.000-07:00

Our California location Singh Autosport programmed the McLaren SLS yesterday, from what they know its the first SLS to be programmed. The gains are minimum 50-60hp. Its a beast!!!

Mercedes S500 AMG

2010-05-22T14:16:00.000-07:00

Minimum 20hp & 22lbs tq gains from the custom ecu upgrade. Our clients were blown away with how the vehicle responded after the upgrade and could not believe how software programming could provide such amazing results. The S500 went from moving like a tank with the restrictions place upon it to moving how it should which is fast, responsive, endless power and no restrictions at all.

Also removing the air flow restrictors helps the car breathe a lot better. To access these restrictors the hood has to be lifted and the intake pipes are located beside each head light. Our clients were removed prior to programming.

Another satisfied customer :)

Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

2010-05-20T18:07:00.000-07:00

We programmed this SUV a while back for a local lower mainland client. Don’t see many of these on the road. The vehicle can be programmed via OBD2 port or bench flashing the ECU's.

The gains are 40hp & 70lbs tq after our custom performance tune.

BMW 335i Mono-turbo

2010-05-16T16:49:00.000-07:00

We now have the ecu upgrade for the new BMW 335i mono-turbo and once again before any other tuner in Canada.

The gain for this car is 360hp 369lbs tq.

3S AutoSport will be visiting Toronto,Ontario

2010-04-30T08:02:00.000-07:00

We'll be in Toronto from 5th to 18th of may.

Please call or send us an email so we can schedule appointments.

Car owner's...

BMW 530, 545i, 550i, 645i, 650i, 745i, 750i's, Mercedes 63 AMG have to be bench flashed which means we will need the ECU's. Removal instructions can be provided upon request.

Audi's, BMW M3, M5, M6, X6, X6M, Range Rover can be programmed via OBD2.

I hope this helps.

BMW E60 M5 Dyno

2010-04-01T18:39:00.000-07:00

We have attached a dyno sheet for the BMW E60 M5 forwarded to us by Singh Autosport. The car was tested using 91 octane by Eurorev of Inglewood. It was tested by an independent dyno facility which is not affiliated with any European car tuner.

The gain is 32hp 24lbs tq, the only mod the car had was an ECU upgrade. The dyno result might seem high but our UK office see's gains of 42hp +, these numbers are normal for a good tuner.

If your stock M5 is reading less than 440-450hp, you might want to consider using a different dyno.

The Dirty Side To Tuning

2010-03-22T13:47:00.000-07:00

Forwarded to us by Jags Gill at Singh Autosport.

Can not mention company name because of legal reasons.

"I'm writing this after having a funny experience earlier this week (Monday).

A couple of weeks ago me and a business associate went to see a renown BMW tuner in Morgan Hill after being told by my customers that inter coolers and other accessories we're now available for the X6 50i.

When we got to their facility we asked the gentleman behind the front desk what was available for the X6 50i and his reply was, nothing at the moment but they we're working on some stuff. For those of you who have been to this company you will know there's a glass window which separates the front desk area and the workshop.

During the conversation I noticed a metallic black X6 50i which had stock gun metal coloured wheels and Texas plates, while looking at this car the gentleman from behind the desk said that this car had been brought to their facility from Texas.

The VP and the sales manager of this company came out from a separate office while I was talking to the gentleman behind the desk and said "Singh Autosport" and I replied "yes". I then introduced myself and Goshan from ESP. We talked about ECU tuning and they said they still didn't have anything for the X6 50i or X5M/X6M.

We started talking about horse power gains and I told them I stand behind my product, I also mentioned we get 32hp from a E60 M5 while everyone else gets 5-10hp. The M5 and M6 have been tested time and time again.

We've had a lot of their customers come to us in the past, they've always complained that this company has very little knowledge of whats new with regards to ECU tuning.

After showing us a new intake for the 135i BMW which is due to be released soon and another conversation about how they weren't able to programme the new 135i/335i/535i BMW's, we left. Before I left I said if they needed help with tuning we could tune the cars for them, this is something we never do but I said it as a kind gesture.

2 weeks later I got a call on Monday morning (03.15.10) around 10am from a gentleman who said he had a X6 50i and he wanted to get it programmed. The call was from a 408 number. I told him I was actually in town and said to come to the Fremont office.

We were working on a 2010 Audi S4 in the back of the shop and this Indian guy walked in. He introduced himself and said he called regarding the X6 50i. We went out for a test drive in my X6 50i and then returned to the back of my shop, his car was parked at the front.

I asked if we could see his car and he agreed, when I looked at his car I noticed it was the X6 50i which I saw at the workshop in Morgan Hill... exact car with the Texas plates. I then got suspicious because a lot of tuners who have no knowledge of tuning always try to steal other tuners files so I asked the gentleman if that car was at the facility in Morgan Hill... he ignored the question so I said "this car is from that tuner in Morgan Hill" and he said yes it was. He then told me the car had been there for 4 months and the tuner in Morgan Hill wasn't able to tune it.

The fact that he lied to me I started to talk crap about the company in Morgan Hill and he got really defensive. We went on a short test drive and when we returned we went to the back of my shop. I asked him if I could test drive his car and he agreed. Once I jumped in the drivers seat I noticed a picture of a young white girl next to a pair of brown shades, she looked between 3-5 years old (I don't have any kids so I wouldn't know her exact age). As my suspicion grew more and more I asked this Indian guy if he was married and he replied no, I then asked if he had kids and he had realized I've seen the picture of the young white girl to which he replied "you know how it is" and I replied "no I don't know, tell me". He continued with his lies and at this point my mind switched off.

When we pulled to the back of my shop I asked if he was from that company in Morgan Hill and he didn't reply... , I then asked if I could look around his car and he got defensive again and said "NO" to which I told him to leave and go back to where he just came from.

We found this funny to see how a company which most people recognize in North America with BMW tuning could behave this way".

Carrera S cabriolet

2010-03-12T15:48:00.000-08:00

A local dealership assured our client, installing an update from Porsche would correct the hesitation issue in lower gears, update was done but the problem still remained. With our performance programming the hesitation issue is corrected with all gears, resulting in a dramatically improved driving experience. A after market exhaust was installed prior to programming and a k&n air filter is on its way to being installed, additional 20hp & 20lbs are gained from the ECU, Speed limiter removed, raised rpm, advanced timing, etc… etc… The results are well over 30hp Another satisfied Customer :)

Exhaust Recommendations

2010-02-28T18:13:00.000-08:00

We get asked all the time about exhausts/headers, etc. So were going to give you our thoughts and recommendations.

Audi/VW = Milltek

BMW = Supersprint

Exotics = Capristo or Quicksilver

Above is a picture of Supersprint headers for the BMW M5. You can see the excellent build quality and these give you real power gains, that's why they're used and recommended by the best BMW tuners in the world.

With Supersprint headers, you'll never get a check engine light. Even though the 02 sensors can be disabled, it's not recommended. Every sensor in a car has a purpose.

Forum Politics?

2010-02-25T13:32:00.000-08:00

Forum administrators allow the promotion of products that don’t necessarily work purely because the company providing the product is a sponsor. Forum subscribers are like sheep that follow the flock; they take these forums as gospel. They assume that the administrators and other members have their best interests at heart but in reality it’s all a numbers game. The administrators cater to their sponsors and the subscribers are kept in line by deletion of new and innovative companies and products if they are not directly sponsoring the forum. The reason why companies such as ours do not support forums is it’s not an open board for discussion as it is promoted to be. It’s only an open discussion for those who put money in the forum administrator’s pocket. This is a purely political domain - if you play the game then you get the recognition. We believe as a company that there is a lot of false advertising in this industry that gives this industry a bad name. Forums will help sell their contributors products with full knowledge that they do not work. These people have only their wallets on their minds not their subscriber’s vehicle’s performance.

Sometimes it surprises us how these ‘tuners’ have time to even be involved in a forum discussion? Don’t they have work to do? We barely get time to respond to emails let alone discuss the weight of the lug nuts on a BMW.

Live Tuning?

2010-02-13T14:29:00.000-08:00

We’ve always found this a hilarious subject. You’ll find a lot of tuners who offer ‘Live Tuning’ (they’ll offer to tune your car on a dyno).
We just want to explain something without getting too technical. If you’ve had or are considering getting your car tuned on a dyno, make sure the person tuning the car also has your vehicles factory diagnostic computer.

We’ve come across too many ‘Muppets’ in my time who will ‘rant and rave’ about their knowledge, or how they know how tune a car a dyno. Ok, first of all we just want to clarify that every car has to be tested on a dyno before a tuned file can created.

So many dyno's out here are incorrect so, if your dyno isn’t measuring correctly and your tuner has tuned your car on that dyno knowing very well that the dyno is incorrect then guess what?? Your car isn’t tuned properly. What starts off on the wrong foot, you know where were going with this. The correct way to create a file is to use a dyno which measures correctly. If your not happy with the results, delete the adaptation values using the factory diagnostic computer (BMW = GT1, Mercedes = Mercedes Star Diagnosis, Ferrari SD2/3, etc) and start again. For example we were like with many cars in North America the first company to programme the BMW M5 E60. After programming the car we then connected the GT1 to see how long it would take for the car to go through its adaptation period, the result was 105.4 miles. What this means is once your M5 has been programmed it will take that many miles for the file to fully adapt, even though you’ll feel the gain right away (the car will get faster and faster as it goes through this stage).

Some tuners will swear that the car adapts right away, we all know that’s nonsense. When we create a file for a car, yes we do use a dyno but we also road test it too. Different climate and weather conditions are important factors to consider, you don’t want a car that shows high numbers on the dyno but yet drives very poorly on the road.

Piggyback systems/Handheld programmers/Flux capacitors

2010-02-10T13:06:00.000-08:00

We receive a lot of inquiries regarding piggyback systems/handheld devices; so we will gladly address that topic.

First of all, we would like to state that any self-respecting European car owner would never use a piggyback/handheld programming device. To use such a contraption is the equivalent to taking a “stab in the dark”. More often than not, they can be found and purchased on eBay, an online car forum or your local flea market. These piggyback units only trick the sensors in the car.

Companies that manufacture such devices have very limited or next to no knowledge of what tuning really entails. Owners of such units will scream and shout that they can take their car to a dealership, and by removing the device; no one will know it was ever installed; wrong! Normal telltale signs are blown engines, injectors and turbo’s.

Companies like BMW are now fully aware, and are able to check the vehicles shadow memory. The suppliers of such boxes blame the manufacture’s components. A typical response is: “BMW parts are poorly made blah blah blah”. No, perhaps it’s the contraption that you installed. Why do the manufactures of these units include OBD2 readers so you can delete engine codes? Owners of such contraptions will argue that if BMW updated the vehicle, the tuned file would be overwritten. Having updated software in your BMW isn’t a bad thing, and if the tuner can make the car run better after the update --then why not?

When tuning a car the “proper” way, you can raise the RPM, remove the speed limiter/hesitation/flat spots, adjust shifting, switch off the 02 sensors and much more. Someone who can tune the car correctly can offer these options to a customer.

Do you ever stop and wonder why the best tuners in world don’t offer these units? In fact, why don’t dealerships sell such units? If gaining power from a car was as easy as plugging in a little device, then life would be much easier… or maybe… just maybe some of the best engineers in the world know more than the boys at the car meets or forums.

Some boxes have something like 100 different files inside (relax were exaggerating); in this industry we refer to that as guess work, and as we mentioned earlier, “a stab in the dark”. Tuning the car via OBD2 or bench flashing the ECU is the safest way.

How safe is it? Our California location Singh Autosport works very closely with a lot of dealerships, ranging from Aston Martin, Bugatti, and Lamborghini. Having been in this industry for nearly twenty years. Our organisation knows what they are talking about.

Bentley Continental SuperSports

2010-01-27T21:44:00.000-08:00

Singh Autosport (our California location) once again is the first company to programme the new Bentley Continental SuperSports. Even though the car is faster than a Continental GT from the factory, it actually has less power than a regular GT in the lower gears.

Porsche Cayman S

2010-01-16T18:30:00.000-08:00

Programmed this Cayman S for a local client in B.C, The check engine light (CEL) came on after installing a complete Capristo exhaust system due to the headers. Its a common issue. Once programming was finished the gains were well over 45hp and the check engine light (CEL) was removed also. Client confirmed noticing a real big difference in throttle response, power and shifting. 3S AUTOSPORT's performance software and world renowned Capristo exhaust system makes this one fast car.

Mercedes C300

2010-01-06T18:57:00.000-08:00

C300 was programmed for a client in New York by us. This is the feedback we got from him.
"The ECU upg. I had recently to my C300 is amazing. I can feel the response from the pedal and notice a difference in the mid range and top end. I will be scheduling a Dyno Run in a local shop pretty soon.

Thanks"

The gains were 20hp and 20lbs tq from the ECU.

Mini Cooper Turbo

2009-12-08T08:32:00.000-08:00

We’ve attached the dyno sheet for the Mini Cooper Turbo. The gain is 32.9hp & 66lbs tq.

The car had cooling issues so the intercooler had to be upgraded.

BMW X5M/X6M Performance Software

2009-11-22T13:20:00.000-08:00

The ECU tune for the BMW X5M and X6M is available. The gain on this engine is 45hp. With the upgrade we can also remove the speed limiter/hesitation/flat spots, etc, etc.While other tuner's are still struggling to finish the X6 50i, we finished the 'M' version a while ago.

Porsche Carrera GT

2009-10-20T22:00:00.000-07:00

Singh Autosport programmed this Porsche Carrera GT for Eurorev in Inglewood, CA. The gain on the Carrera GT is 40hp 45lb tq.

Lamborghini LP640

2009-09-30T11:01:00.000-07:00

Here are pictures of a Lamborghini LP640 Singh Autosport(California office) programmed for Eurorev in LA. The gain on a LP640 is 41hp 44lbs tq and as per Lamborghini of Beverly Hills its the fastest LP640 they've driven.

BMW X3 2.5i

2009-09-17T20:22:00.000-07:00

The gains are 20hp and 20lbs tq from the ECU tune.
We advance the timing in the midrange/top end, raise the rpm, remove the speed limiter, Correct hesitation/flat spots, etc... etc...
Test runs along hwy 1 east (horseshoe bay) were real impressive.

Dodge Caliber SRT4 ECU Upgrade

2009-09-02T10:42:00.000-07:00

The ECU upgrade is now available for the Dodge Caliber SRT4. The gain is 58.6hp 50lb tq.

Buggatti Veyron Performance Software

2009-08-30T18:23:00.000-07:00

ECU performance software for the Bugatti Veyron is now available. The only way to programme it is by bench flashing the ECU's.The gains are approximately 200hp, the car is impossible to test on a dyno (it was tried twice and both times it retarded the dyno). The car was then tested on a track using various testing equipment, the average results were 200hp.

Bentley GT/GTC/Flying Spur Speed 2010

2009-08-15T17:06:00.000-07:00

Singh Autosort programmed a 2010 Bentley GTC Speed for Eurorev in LA, Bentley has changed the coding on their new cars (its completely different to a 2008 or early 2009 Speed). After approaching a number of tuners Eurorev asked if singh autosport could do it for them. It took a couple of hours to figure it out but got it done, the first 2010 to be programmed in North America. The car belonged to O'Gara Coach Company . This is the first car singh autosport have programmed for Eurorev.

Audi R8 V10 Performance Software

2009-08-06T10:03:00.000-07:00

The Audi R8 V10 ECU upgrade is now available, we completed this car a while back. The gain is 45hp!! We can also turn the exhaust volume up in 2nd/3rd gear. We can either bench flash the ECU's or programme the car via OBD2.

It has a de-tuned Lamborghini Gallardo engine.

We also sell a performance intake system for the R8 V8.

BMW X6 50i Performance Software

2009-07-31T19:45:00.000-07:00

Just to let our customers know we can now tune the BMW X6 50i. The ECU can be bench flashed or we can programme the car via OBD2 (on board diagnostic port).

We got 80hp and took the car to 516lbs tq. Once again we were the first company in Canada to complete this car.

Very quick car!!

Audi R8 'Titan' Sports Exhaust- A Titanium Silencer reduces exhaust weight by 41 lbs

2009-07-28T09:09:00.000-07:00

A Supercar sound may be the main reason most drivers choose a Sports Exhaust system for their Audi R8.With QuickSilver they will also appreciate the performance benefits and, in particular, the huge weight saving of over 18 kgs (40lbs), taken from the very rear of the car. Most R8 owners will have bought their car for fun and so behind the wheel they will enjoy an enhanced experience, the sound being such an important part of driving a high performance sportscar. The rise and fall through the gears the blips on down-change, the pops on the overrun – all add to the fun. The QuickSilver system has a Titanium silencer and thin-gauge stainless steel tube to achieve a combination of the lightest possible weight with strength and durability. At lower engine speeds it produces a wonderful deep tone, with volume and pitch increasing in direct proportion to rpm climaxing in a robust racecar howl at the red line. QuickSilver enable personalisation of sound & appearance and an improvement in performance by using components and materials that are more expensive than the OE specification. The QuickSilver system is a ‘bolt on’ fit, designed to complement the original specification without compromising emissions or reliability. It comes with QuickSilver’s usual 25 year guarantee.Original Weight is 63 lbs QuickSilver is 22 lbsOriginal Sound is 98 dB QuickSilver is 105 dBOrginal Power is 414 bhp QuickSilver is 424 bhp

BMW M3/M5/M6 can now be programmed via OBD2

2009-07-26T17:45:00.000-07:00

The BMW M3/M5/M6 can now be programmed via OBD2. We first started programming the M5's back in 2005 and the only way it could be done was by removing the ECU and bench flashing the processors. Now that we can programme them via OBD2 it only takes a couple of minutes for the download/upload. Having spoken to the driver of this car he said there is huge difference in the power and shifting on this car, there’s no more delay when changing gears.

Lamborghini Gallardo and Murcielago cat bypass pipes?

2009-07-26T17:41:00.000-07:00

Just to let the Lamborghini Gallardo and Murcielago owners know who are using cat bypass pipes that we can disable the oxygen sensors when programming the ecu's. This service can not be done by mail-order (unless it’s the LP560 or a car with the ME9 ECU), we have to physically work on the car. This gets rid of the annoying check engine light.

Ferrari 575 Pininfarina

2009-07-26T17:35:00.000-07:00

Here at 3S Autosport it's hard for us to post pictures of every car we work on so we try to post some cars that we don't come across everyday. The Ferrari 575 Pininfarina. It's a great car and like all exotics there is plenty of room for improvement. You probably hear some exotic car owners saying their car is tuned for maximum performance from the factory and those of us who know better just stay quiet because there are certain topics that should be avoided like politic's, religion, music, de-tuning of a vehicle, etc, etc.

When a car owner gets his car programmed it’s like separating the men from the boys, those who 'drive' their car and those who just want to be seen in it.

'Full Manual' Option for Mercedes 55AMG/600 and 65AMG Transmission

2009-07-26T17:33:00.000-07:00

For all the Mercedes 55AMG/600/65AMG driver's we offer a 'Full Manual' option. When you select the manual option the car 'will not' upshift for you even if you redline the car. This option can be requested when we programme the transmission control unit (TCU). Again we were the first company to offer this option in North America, we've been doing it for a while now.

Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series

2009-07-26T17:28:00.000-07:00

We now offer the performance software upgrades for the Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series, for the ECU (engine control unit) and TCU (transmission control unit). It is a very difficult car to test on the dyno, the highest gain was just over 41hp (we're sure its more though).

Mercedes 55 AMG Transmission Control Unit Software Upgrade

2009-07-26T17:16:00.000-07:00

Just to let you guys know and we should have listed this along time ago but we're also able to programme the TCU (transmission control unit) in all the Mercedes 55 AMG Kompressor's. We can raise the tq limiters, etc. in the control unit. This is included in the 55 AMG Pulley/Software Upgrade.

We also do this with all the 600 and 65 AMG cars.

Audi 2.0TSFI with the MED17 ECU

2009-07-26T17:12:00.000-07:00

Audi 2.0TSFI with the MED17 ECU As many of you guys out there know companies like the VAG group are always changing ECU's, etc. The new Audi 2.0TSFI has a MED17 ECU, as many will hate to admit it but we were the first company in North America to programme this engine control unit. The gains on this engine are 39.7hp and 28lbs tq.(tq is much higher; it’s just a hard car to measure).

2009 Porsche 997 C2 SDI-3ECU

2009-07-26T17:11:00.001-07:00

Just to let the Porsche owners know that Porsche have been changing their choice of ECU's for a while now. We programmed a 2009 Porsche 997 C2 a couple of weeks ago and it had a SDI-3 ECU, the only way we could programme this ECU was to remove it and bench flash it. All the new ECU's don't have eproms anymore, they now use processors.

BMW 135I tested at 197mph

2009-07-26T14:01:00.000-07:00

We finished the program for the 135i/335i and 535i earlier this year. The results on 135i/335i and 535i are amazing; I have attached a picture of a 135i on a dyno in Germany hitting 174mph at 6100rpm. We took this car up to 197mph!!! 3S Autosport & Singh Autosport has never been a promoter of 'piggy back' systems. We would rather read and write a new file for the car. Tuner's with limited knowledge will tell you BMW can tell if its been programmed and will void the warranty, piggy back is the best way to go, blah, blah, blah. BMW is actually one of our biggest customers; they understand exactly what we do. The car is programmed via OBD2 and can also be bench flashed. (The reason why the dash lights are on is because the picture was taken on a dyno).

Porsche GT2 2007-

2009-07-26T13:50:00.000-07:00

Probably one of the best Porsches ever built, the GT2 is a great car. This car comes standard with 530hp. With just programming the ECU we can take this car up to 620hp on 98 octane as tested at the Hockenheimring earlier this year. We only know of one other tuner who is based in Germany who can do this without the car going into limp mode.

Audi R8

2009-07-26T13:47:00.000-07:00

Audi R8
We got 40hp on the dyno in Germany using 98 octane. We've programmed so many of these cars, references are always available. On this one here we paired it up with a Milltek exhaust (we also supply Milltek and Quicksilver exhausts for European cars), excellent results. We're currently working on an intake for the R8, we'll keep you posted. Please note we can also turn the volume up on the factory exhaust in 2nd and 3rd gear when programming the ECU.

The Bentley GT Speed

2009-07-26T13:45:00.000-07:00

The Bentley GT Speed
We get a lot of questions about the gains on the Bentley GT Speed, the most you can get out of this car with just programming the ECU's is 645-650hp (The stock injectors and turbo's can only handle so much). Even though it doesn't sound like much you can definately feel the difference! We programmed this car a while back for one of the owner's of the San Jose Sharks.

Alpina B7

2009-07-26T13:43:00.000-07:00

A very underrated car, its a shame how de-tuned this car is. Alpina have always been known for building some of the worlds fastest cars. The gains on this car are around 30hp, as well as adding power we can also we can also raise the RPM, remove the speed limiter, remove the hesitation and flat spots. A very fun car to drive once its been tuned.

BMW 335i

2009-07-26T13:41:00.000-07:00

Singh Autosport programmed this car for Sonic MS of Mountain View, CA and the end result is just crazy. Read our blog for the 135i and it will kind of explain what was done to this car. It was like driving a car on ice or maybe like driving a go-kart, I'm kind of stuck for words on this one. Once you put your foot down it just wants to keep going, you can hold the needle at 160mph and the RPM just keep climbing. Speak to Darwin at Sonic MS and I hope he can explain it a little better.

Aston Martin DBS

2009-07-26T13:38:00.000-07:00

Aston Martin DBS
This was the first Aston Martin DBS to be programmed internationally. The fact that it has a manual transmission we only had to programme the ECU. We also had a Quicksilver Exhaust installed, excellent results with this car. Aston Martin for some reason always seem to turn down the tq on their cars, after programming the DBS we got just over 40hp and about 60lbs tq with just the ECU. The exhaust as per Quicksilver is good for atleast another 25hp. I would like to thank Fares of Independent Audi & VW Service in Pasadena for removing/installing the ECU and also for the excellent exhaust installation.Great car!

Ferrari F599

2009-07-26T13:34:00.001-07:00

You guys will probably get sick of us saying we were the first to programme this car or that car... but its the truth! On this blog we just want to show our customers some of the cars we have completed, its hard to put them all up.We programmed this 2008 Ferrari F599 for a serious car collector. We also had a Quicksilver Exhaust installed and used BMC Air Filters. The owner who has the kind of car collection you couldn't even imagine said it was one of the fastest cars he has ever driven. The Quicksilver exhaust is less than half the weight of the factory system.

Ferrari Scuderia's

2009-07-26T13:31:00.000-07:00

Just when Ferrari Scuderia owners thought the car was quick enough. There is always plenty of room for improvement in every European car. The tuning upgrade for the Scuderia is good for another 35-40hp, we'll also remove the hesitation/flat spots, raise the RPM, turn the volume up on the factory exhaust in 2nd and 3rd gear when programming the car. We use BMC Air Filters on all the exotic cars we work on.

Dyno questions answered

2009-07-26T12:08:00.000-07:00

Dyno Information
Okay, so for all of you that are confused about dyno results, I’m going to break it down for you in simple, plain English. There are two types of dynos: single roller and double roller. With the single roller version, the cars drive wheels sit on top of the single roller; on the double, the drive wheels sit between the two rollers. The double roller version is much easier to handle and safer to use (less chance of the car jumping off), but that said, the single roller more closely matches driving on the actual road. Dynos also come with or without an integrated braking system. The ones without brakes are the most common and cheapest dynos available. Measuring only takes a few seconds as the car does not really have to work hard and they often produce exaggerated results. The resistance provided by a breaking system reproduces on road driving conditions so you can see every small performance error in the resulting power curve; therefore, these dynos produce the most realistic and accurate results.The biggest challenge is getting enough air to the car during testing. Most dyno shops have fans that were purchased at a hardware store. Don’t be fooled, these fans cannot generate anywhere near enough air for the intake or for cooling the engine. Some cars may need “ram air” not just a little air for cooling, these powerful fans are the only thing that can produce the desired effect during testing. A proper dyno fan system can produce over 125mph winds, which is equivalent to driving on the road. The conditions in the dyno must mirror actual driving conditions as closely as possible to attain the most accurate results.All dynos measure the horsepower and torque produced by the drive wheels. This is usually done in the second highest gear (direct gear). What is called Rear Wheel Horse Power in the US is in fact only the basis of a correct measurement. In the US they calculate an estimated power loss of x%, for example: 20% in addition to the Rear Wheel Horse Power. The resulting formula is then Rear Wheel Horse Power + Estimated Power Loss (x%) = Engine Horse Power. The problem with these measurements is that the values are estimated, not accurately measured. They are inaccurate due to conditions not taken into account such as gearbox oil temperature. A cold gearbox may lose up to 40 horsepower, while a hot gearbox may lose only 20 horsepower. Something as simple as a different wheel setup can alter the results of a dyno test. The only way to be exact is to accurately measure the power train loss (including the alternator, water pump, oil pump, etc . . .). Power train loss is measured by allowing the car to roll out of the dyno in the neutral position after testing; during this “roll out” the real power train loss is measured, not estimated. The resulting formula for accurate measurement is then Rear Wheel Horse Power + Measured Power Train Loss = Engine Horse Power. To further refine the results, the Engine Horse Power is corrected to standards provide by DIN (German Institute for Standardization) or ISO(International Institute for Standardization). Organizations such as the DIN and ISO take into consideration other factors that influence car performance such as air temperature and atmospheric pressure. They calculate these elements to a “norm” making results anywhere and under all conditions comparable. The final numbers of an accurate test may at times be disappointing, but they are facts, not estimates. This is the difference between estimating and measuring, fact vs. fiction. This fantasy formula of Rear Wheel Horse Power + Estimated Power Loss (x%) is the reason why some tuners come up with such impressive numbers that cannot stand up to a truly accurate test. The Dyno Queen?Some tuners will make adjustments to a file while the car is on dyno which is not set up correctly, in return the car might seem impressive on the dyno but doesn't perform well on the road because the dyno was never set up for real driving conditions.I hope this helps.

BMW M5/M6 European Launch Control

2009-07-26T12:02:00.001-07:00

BMW M5/M6 European Launch Control. For the owners who don't know what this feature is, let me explain. All the BMW M5/M6's released in Europe give you the option of taking off at 4000rpm, all the models that came to North America can only take off at 1500rpm. We will make a video soon showing you how this works. For all the M-enthusiasts you know how important this feature is! It makes the car more fun to drive. We will work out a package price for the ECU/TCU, It will not be sold individually. All our existing customers are more than welcome to bring their cars in for a special price. Again we are the only company to offer this software!

Audi RS4

2009-07-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

We've been programming these cars since 2006, when we originally tested the car back then we got around 26hp. When we programme these cars we can raise the RPM but not by much, 150 is the max... anymore will damage the engine. We also remove the speed limiter, turn the volume up on the exhaust in 2nd/3rd gear, advance the timing in the mid range/top end, etc. I went back home a couple of months ago to London and we decided to play around with the RS4 again, a friend of mine mentioned a modification that can be done to the air box but we never had a chance to test it until now and it worked... you can gain an additional 20Nm by performing this mod to the box. Alot of owners complain about the shifting on these cars, this problem is fixed once the car has been programmed. This car also has a Milltek exhaust and K&N air filter.

Mercedes C63 AMG 80hp and 66lbs tq increase!

2009-07-26T11:53:00.001-07:00

You'll always hear me talking highly of this car, its a BEAST!! I have attached a copy of the dyno sheet for this car. You can see the gains are amazing. Stock: 427.5PS (421.6HP) 543NM (400lb tq)Tuned: 513.2PS (506.1HP) 632NM (466lb tq)

Mercedes SL63 2009

2009-07-26T11:47:00.000-07:00

A vehicle manufacturer will often change ECU types or the way ECU's are installed. I have never come across this (maybe because we do a lot of business through mail order) but the ECU on this car was secured by a security screw and for the average car owner this could be a pain to remove. When we originally tested the 63 AMG engine we got 33hp and about 30lbs tq, you can check the dyno sheet for the C63 AMG on the previous blog.

Audi R8 Intake

2009-07-26T11:41:00.000-07:00

We finally finished the intake for the Audi R8, for those who know the R8 understand its not just a case of adding an air filter... we had to make the intake mount which connects to the MAF out of aluminum and designed it to give you maximum air flow.

You can really hear and feel the difference!!

The price for the intake is $1195.

Audi R8 V10

2009-07-26T11:38:00.000-07:00

We now have performance software for the new Audi R8 V10, the car can be programmed via OBD2. We'll raise the RPM, remove the speed limiter, advance the timing in the mid range/top end, turn the volume up on the exhaust, etc, etc.