How The Tuning Process Works:
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You will be contacted within 24-48 business hours by us via email after purchasing the tune.
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Once contacted, you will be asked to complete an online tuning form where you will fill out your modifications, the fuel you use, and options such as launch control.
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After submitting the tuning form you will receive your Customized Stratified Flash Tune via email. We aim to send out tunes within a 48-hour time window however, during the busy seasons it can take up to 5 business days.
BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE OPTIONS SECTION BELOW
"Elegant" and "Refined" are understatements for how the tune makes the car behave around town. -LMStone510
The Ultimate Tuning Experience
At Stratified we pride ourselves in offering our customers the most complete tuning experience. We hold paramount in providing the most robust tunes in the market while adding a touch of unique personality to each client’s calibration.
Each Stratified Flash Tune is based upon countless datalogs and hours of development.
- Designed to maximize performance safely and reliably
- Smooth and predictable throttle modulation
- Built-in reactive boost control that adapts to your environment
- Enhanced driving dynamics with exceptional drivability
- Customized for every performance modification on your car
- Preferences set to your liking with a selection of options and features
The Numbers
Depending on your modifications, and fuel you will see boost ranging from 16 - 22 psi.
E30 (Ethanol Mixture) and WMI (Water-Methanol Injection):
The graph below presents a comparison between a 91 octane pump gas and an E30 blend, both Stratified tuned on the stock turbo and stock components. Gains of 15-20 WHP using E30 or WMI are expected depending on the quality of the base fuel.
Stock Turbo:
Stock turbo cars will be limited to the stock turbo's capabilities, fuel quality, and modifications; power output will be between 255-280 WHP for most cars on pump gas.
The figure below displays an estimate of what power figures you'll see on the Stratified Flash Tune running the stock turbo and stock components. These values are rough estimates; more power can be achieved with more modifications and better fuel.
Your vehicle will fall into one of three performance stages (Stage 1, 2, or 3) with the following modifications requirements.
Stage 1:
- Stock vehicle or with an upgraded intake
Stage 2:
- Upgraded HPFP
- Intake
- Any one of these following modifications: Upgraded Intercooler, Downpipe, Race Pipe, Catback
Stage 3:
- Upgraded HPFP
- Intake
- Upgraded Intercooler or Water Methanol Injection (WMI)
- Any one or combination of the following modifications: Downpipe, Race Pipe, Catback
The Options
Turbo and WMI setup:
All cars MUST be running the stock motor.
*** WMI setups include Datalog Refinements at no extra charge.
Fuel Configuration:
Supports 91OCT/95RON to 94OCT/98RON, E30. Unique fuel types and mixtures such as race gas, octane booster, etc. will require a MazdaSpeed 3 ProTune or a MazdaSpeed6 ProTune.
STuned Crackles:
This feature adds crackling/burbling sounds to your exhaust when lifting off the throttle and coasting down in gear. The frequency and intensity of the sounds highly depend on your current engine speed during lift-off and most importantly: YOUR EXHAUST SETUP.
When purchased a separate TUNE FILE is sent containing the crackles.
This additional TUNE FILE can be used to Enable/Disable crackles. You must reflash from your original tune to the additional tune and vice versa.
** We have not tested all exhausts for sound quality. During testing, we found that exhaust gas temperatures have stayed relatively the same and catalytic converter temperatures had no significant increase compared to having no crackles. However, the exhaust as a whole does experience higher intensity sound/pressure waves.**
Datalog Refinement:
Purpose:
- Enhance the performance of your Flash Tune IF AND ONLY IF there is leeway or headroom, OR make adjustments based on datalogs to ensure your car operates safely with your local fuel and particular environment using a SINGLE tune iteration.
- To report if there are any issues and make suggestions on how to correct them (swapping parts, repairing leaks, changing fuel)
- If your car is running optimally on your local fuel or a particular environment, you will receive a full report on its performance.
** DISCLAIMER **: ALL CHANGES WILL BE BASED ON THE DATALOGS RECEIVED AND OUR EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE (THIS MEANS THAT WE WILL EITHER INCREASE PERFORMANCE OR MAKE ADJUSTMENTS FOR ENGINE SAFETY). AS SUCH, WE CAN NOT AND WILL NOT GUARANTEE THAT PERFORMANCE WILL ALWAYS BE ADDED.
For more information click here
The Details
The Stratified Flash Tune is THE tune for your stock turbo MazdaSpeed. These maps are designed and extensively tested to employ our latest tuning strategies that we have spent countless hours refining. We have built-in features that ensure engine safety, performance, and excellent drivability. Your Stratified Flash Tune is customized based on your modifications, fuel, and setup preferences. Modifications such as Front Mount Intercoolers, Intakes, Downpipes, Cat-Back exhausts, and Bypass Valves all determine how the tune is set up. We recommend these tunes for all setups from a 100% stock MazdaSpeed to one with full bolt-ons.
Big Turbo cars (currently big turbos are only done via MazdaSpeed 3 ProTune or a MazdaSpeed6 ProTune.) and WMI setups will come with complimentary Datalog Refinements.
Our experience with these setups has allowed us to be able to finalize the tune within a swift timeframe!
Is E85 good for my DISI motor?
As long as the E85 and pump gas mixture is kept at or below E30 it is perfectly safe to run blended fuels in the DISI. We recommend reading our FAQ or our write-up on The Benefits of E85 for more information.
What do I need in order to run E30?
These maps are safe to run on an otherwise stock MazdaSpeed. That being said, performance will increase as you add modifications such as intercoolers, intakes, exhausts, or by-pass valves.
Can I run full E85?
Filling up with ONLY E85 is not recommended and may cause deposits to form on the high-pressure fuel pump as well as overwhelm it. The target is to achieve an E30 mixture by mixing E85 and premium pump fuel.
Your power output HIGHLY DEPENDS on your fuel quality, environment, and modifications.
Since fuel quality varies in different countries and regions, the Flash Tune is designed to be safe for the majority of vehicles in the market. This means the flash tune can exhibit 5-10% less power than a ProTune with the stock turbo given that your fuel quality and modifications are able to support that extra power in the first place. Many cars actually make 100% of that power with the Flash Tune while running the stock turbo.
However, if you suspect that the quality of your fuel is subpar or if you think you have more headroom for more power, we recommend choosing the ‘Datalog Refinement’ option as an add-on. This allows us to refine your tune with one iteration to either make sure your car is running optimally with your local fuel or increase power if there is headroom. Keep in mind that it is not guaranteed that changes will be made. As mentioned above, many cars won't need any adjustment from the base calibration!
A MazdaSpeed 3 ProTune or a MazdaSpeed6 ProTune is recommended for individuals who:
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Have exceptionally good fuel (race gas, 100+ Octane)
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Operate under extreme conditions (road racing, drag racing, HPDE)
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Have any Big Turbo kit
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Have any Big Turbo kit paired with an Auxiliary Fuel System
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Have a stock turbo with a modified or aftermarket wastegate actuator
The Flash Tune ONLY supports:
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2007-2013 MazdaSpeed3 (Unmodified OEM K04 turbo)
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2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 (Unmodified OEM K04 turbo)
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Stage 0 (stock) - Stage 3 (fully bolted) on Stock fuel system or with WMI
- All World Regions
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91OCT/95RON to 94OCT/98RON, E30
Current Version:
The current version (as of January 27, 2016) is 3.00.
- If you want to get your tune updated to the latest spec and add/change any settings, features, fuel types, or account for any new modifications click here.
- If you have no new modifications and ONLY want to update your tune version to the latest spec click here.
- If you want to keep your current version but want to add/change tune settings or features click here.
