I just installed mine. 5 zip ties and 5 to minutes organizing the cables make a nice clean install. I was twitching looking at how he sloppily leaves the cables. Tape the Bluetooth modual? Of course it came loose. Zip ties are your best friends!
Extra credit for you, Brett. Nice job! While I have you, please share what your drivability experience has been with the JB4... Are you using 91 or 93? Or have you moved on to a different platform since?
@@V24Motorsport The drivability is great. No unwanted issues. The power is increased and noticeable. I used 93 all the time. I did sell the car and the JB4 after one year. I just didn't like the feel of the car on the highway. Always felt like I was having to make mini steering corrections. I have a Tesla Model 3 Performance now.
@@brettrickenbach7521 Great to know on the JB4! Interesting feedback on the steering corrections, mine seems to have a pretty solid on-center feel compared to my much "dartier" Miata... well, now you've put that in my head, so I'll be paying too much attention to it. Good luck with the Tesla!
1. My iOS v15.0 required a beta download to get past the "Upgrade to revision 3.7" loop 2. That MAF plug fits like shit and should be ziptied in place. It will eventually come loose from bumps and vibration, causing a slew of CELs. Nice video and happy boosting!
@@3turbo144 The best I've seen on a Dragy is 4.8 and it was only 1 degree downhill. A TCS off brake boosted launch is hit or miss - you'll either burn all 4 of these shitty OEM all seasons up to 5K RPM, or get just a little chirp and put all the power down.
You can purchase a computer cable instead. I’d recommend having one or the other to at least make sure you’re on the correct map, you don’t really NEED it otherwise
I was just thinking the same thing. I’ve owned 2 STI’s and a few WRX’s over the years. Cobb made it so simple. Was looking for something for the CX-5 for the shits of it but man, I keep reading “you have to remove the bumper”. Yuck.
@@Dennis-66 I'm in the same boat. Had some WRXs and a FiST, now trying to figure out what I can do with my CX30 turbo. I just got an aFe scorcher, but looks like actual tunes are not gonna happen 😢
It's really not that bad. COBB reflashes. JB4 doesn't. I dealt with AccessPORTs and OpenSource tuning on countless Subarus back in the day... I can still appreciate what the JB4 brings to the table; there are some clear advantages like keeping all failsafes in place and not leaving a footprint once uninstalled. In a prior Golf R I owned, the JB4 offered just enough without pushing things too far. If the JB4 can bump my boost by 3psi, and my timing doesn't retard too much, I consider it a worthwhile upgrade for the Mazda3 turbo.
No it wouldn’t. I’m like 99% sure you can check their website and they have a forum but the tune messes with the maf to make the turbo think it’s not getting enough boost. I think it’s only on turbo engines
I just installed mine. 5 zip ties and 5 to minutes organizing the cables make a nice clean install. I was twitching looking at how he sloppily leaves the cables. Tape the Bluetooth modual? Of course it came loose. Zip ties are your best friends!
Extra credit for you, Brett. Nice job! While I have you, please share what your drivability experience has been with the JB4... Are you using 91 or 93? Or have you moved on to a different platform since?
@@V24Motorsport The drivability is great. No unwanted issues. The power is increased and noticeable. I used 93 all the time. I did sell the car and the JB4 after one year. I just didn't like the feel of the car on the highway. Always felt like I was having to make mini steering corrections. I have a Tesla Model 3 Performance now.
@@brettrickenbach7521 Great to know on the JB4! Interesting feedback on the steering corrections, mine seems to have a pretty solid on-center feel compared to my much "dartier" Miata... well, now you've put that in my head, so I'll be paying too much attention to it. Good luck with the Tesla!
1. My iOS v15.0 required a beta download to get past the "Upgrade to revision 3.7" loop 2. That MAF plug fits like shit and should be ziptied in place. It will eventually come loose from bumps and vibration, causing a slew of CELs. Nice video and happy boosting!
I zip tied it on the Corksport intake just to be sure, but mine fit well enough on the factory intake
Dumb question, but I assume while this is plugged in, you can't plug in any other OBDII gauges like an Ultragauge or a Lufi?
Give us an update buddy. JB4 on a M3T isn’t common to see on YT. How’s it been and what’s the daily prognosis on having it. Thanks
I def would’ve by now but I traded it 12/2021 for a Mustang
@@3turbo144 nooooooo lol
Can you install the Bluetooth module before connecting the in to the engine? I don’t wanna loose any screws to my engine bay.
Has it been on a dyno? Have you done any 1/4 drags and 0-60times with it?
Never been on a dyno or quarter mile. My best 0-60 is 5.4 but I know I can do better
@@3turbo144 The best I've seen on a Dragy is 4.8 and it was only 1 degree downhill. A TCS off brake boosted launch is hit or miss - you'll either burn all 4 of these shitty OEM all seasons up to 5K RPM, or get just a little chirp and put all the power down.
What if you don’t have the Bluetooth module?
You can purchase a computer cable instead. I’d recommend having one or the other to at least make sure you’re on the correct map, you don’t really NEED it otherwise
@@3turbo144 where would you connect the computer cable? sorry for the newbie questions. New to this.
You’d open up the box and plug it in just like the Bluetooth cable.
Man that sucks. Ive been spoiled by COBB lol
I was just thinking the same thing. I’ve owned 2 STI’s and a few WRX’s over the years. Cobb made it so simple. Was looking for something for the CX-5 for the shits of it but man, I keep reading “you have to remove the bumper”. Yuck.
@@Dennis-66 I'm in the same boat. Had some WRXs and a FiST, now trying to figure out what I can do with my CX30 turbo. I just got an aFe scorcher, but looks like actual tunes are not gonna happen 😢
It's really not that bad. COBB reflashes. JB4 doesn't. I dealt with AccessPORTs and OpenSource tuning on countless Subarus back in the day... I can still appreciate what the JB4 brings to the table; there are some clear advantages like keeping all failsafes in place and not leaving a footprint once uninstalled. In a prior Golf R I owned, the JB4 offered just enough without pushing things too far. If the JB4 can bump my boost by 3psi, and my timing doesn't retard too much, I consider it a worthwhile upgrade for the Mazda3 turbo.
curious to know, would something like this be possible on a 2.5 non turbo model ? thanks
No it wouldn’t. I’m like 99% sure you can check their website and they have a forum but the tune messes with the maf to make the turbo think it’s not getting enough boost. I think it’s only on turbo engines
Not the same type of sensors are used in natural aspirated cars compared to turbo engines
Lol