Kpro - How to Crackle Tune

[@ryanparrott9868]

He did the Ktuner v2 for the fa5 with my car 7 months ago.... so much fun I have put 20 thousand kms since then and honestly maybe 500 km with out the -20 tune but I run it all the time..... I get super bad gas mileage but who cares. And it shoots flames and in the winter I don’t know why but it pop and bangs way more in the winter and I love it @tuningbynick you did such a good job dude. I hope you are ready to do a 2018 2.0L turbo accord soon

[@tuningbynick]

Hi Ryan - Glad to hear you're still enjoying the car and tune. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm ready for the Accord whenever you are!

[@tannerallen2989]

Ryan Parrott are you running a aftermarket exhaust? Or anything deleted?

[@ryanparrott9868]

Tanner Allen if you go to the v2 ktuner crackle tune on tuningbynick channel

[@ExicuteGaming]

@@tuningbynick I messaged you on IG!

[@CrAzY6tothe6]

In the winter the air more dense do bigger boom

[@fruitydudexD]

Tried this just now. It works perfectly. I really appreciate the "Yes it is bad for your engine, here's how to do it because it's fun". Thank you.

[@maomao89]

Immediately subscribed to your channel after watching you work together with Speed Academy. Awesome explanations on your tuning, be it Pros and Cons made to the engine. I am a mechanic in Singapore, totally respect the effort and ethics you've put in doing your work and making of videos!!!

[@tuningbynick]

Thank you - Very much appreciated!

[@Calpernia_]

Nice! Thank you very much! I have been searching high and freaking low for a little over a month now on how to do this on Kpro! You are the man and your work is VERY appreciated !

[@Kai_DC2]

Yesssss! Cant wait for the next video, aggressive 2 step next video maybe?

[@tuningbynick]

If all goes well - aggressive 2 step early next week

[@Kai_DC2]

Tuning by Nick keep it going man, i been doing my own street tuning on my 08 k24 swapped rsx alittle over a year and since i came across ya channel the past 2 months, your videos definitely helped me get better.

[@tuningbynick]

Glad they are of help

[@arvinsanvelian7884]

Did this exact the same way while back when I saw your ktuner crackle tune video! I have kpro too and couldn't get it to work first time, I was modifying the first 2 columns but my decel was 2nd and 3rd columns. After I figured it out I got it to work perfectly. I only liked -5 and -10 settings and only with throttle since it only does it whenever you want it. Also kept it under vtec rpms and didn't check mark the fuel cut off delay also didn't modify the advance settings to keep the injectors open all the time. This way theres minal chance to damage anything if it's not doing it consistently. Also been waiting for your 2 step calibration cause haven't found a good values to shoot flames

[@nickdc5136]

Arvin Sanvelian I was kinda thinking the same thing to keep it a bit safer

[@tuningbynick]

The load coloumns might be slightly different in the map youre running, which may expalain having to use the 3rd column. It might also have been that the Fuel Cut off Delay check box. Checking off that box may help make it easier to modulate. The only concern with using the 3rd column would be to double check you arent affecting the timing values while cruising - Hope that helps a bit

[@brianjewell4139]

@@tuningbynick Also... I'm going to venture a guess that your K24 is running well and in good health... maybe it's just the Honda community at large has a bunch of beat up K20s with half inch PTW gaps 🤣 (I'm sticking to my "I've got cams" for my excuse..)

[@arvinsanvelian7884]

@@tuningbynick So you're saying to check mark the Fuel Cut off Delay to make it work better? Cause on Ktuner Video you replied to me that to not check mark it?

[@tuningbynick]

Arvin Sanvelian - Sorry about the mix up. Yes, make sure it’s checked.

[@klinkster]

Fantastic nick! The one I’ve been waiting for, thank you dude.

[@CrAzY6tothe6]

0:38 i love the disclaimer he always adds

[@oldsklteg]

Man killin it with these informative videos ✊

[@dawn9340]

Just as a data point for anyone trying to do this, it does wash out the cylinder walls causing there to be less oiling and more friction in the cylinders.

[@ninjafishing7120]

Man you are so great . … love your videos

[@muaminhugsy4964]

+1 on the aggressive two step next time if possible. It's kinda ricer but understanding what causes etc would be mint. Everyone wants to know how an AK47 tune works lol

[@tuningbynick]

I hope to have that one ready for next week

[@aksakalercan]

Nice educational video. Thank you.

[@tuningbynick]

Thanks!

[@nickdc5136]

Keep the good videos coming!

[@jxs_garage]

Have a k pro step with flames tutorial coming.

[@tuningbynick]

im working on the 2 step video this week

[@robfrmny21]

Why does this damage this car ? Seeing a few cars come stock with burbling tunes

[@paciencia0956]

Awesome video just one question, is it better to disable fuel cut off overrun on vtec for track use for cooling purposes?

[@leewilliams8836]

Is it just me but with the most recent update it only allows you to hit -10 ignition?

[@jonnym2078]

Yes idk how to fix it i want to do -15 or -20

[@gynads]

Hi, is there a procedure that allows for a bang/flames at the normal rev limiter please? So just going up through the gears? Thank you

[@BBoyDrkNova]

Nick I didn’t see you adjusting the vtec tables . On your other crackle tune video with ktuner , you commented saying that there was more tuning involved . & that you were going to make another video .

[@ChosNVibess]

So I know this was a year ago. But I just did this and I’m running into an issue. It only pops and bangs without me on the throttle right around 2700rpms and under

[@SlipsExploits]

You say on the video for ignition settings to go at 2krpm or slightly above. Does it hurt anything if I only want it to happen about say 3500? I would like the ability to more easily not activate it. I have been driving on -10 on and off for a long time though so not a deal breaker.

[@mendozaolives]

For overrun cutoff, if I were to set it to say 3k-4k rpm, that means injectors would shut off below those values correct? Meaning I would have to tap the throttle to pop if I set it to that?

[@charmacosta4561]

Hi nick can you do this for Honda Civic 2004 K20A3 5speed automatic? it is possible to tune the stock box? it says my ECU Rewrittable

[@albertrosa52]

This is so awesome bro

[@santosruiz1340]

Hey I was wondering if you could do this for a 2014 Acura TSX ?

[@ManuelTek]

Witch is the safest.. the first method using the injector with tps or wout?

[@Yheniak]

hey how's everything? I have a question... would this configuration work for a civic ep3 with the K20A2 engine?

[@boosteroids]

Can you explain with a KTuner V2 for civic X? Mine is 1.5T, cause it is very different tables i've had on the Ktuner.

[@blacktalonsport1262]

If you don't make the injectors run all the time will the cylinders get washed out still?

[@brianjewell4139]

One thing I did notice with KPro vs. KTuner, and this is with the same car, parts, everything, is that I had to actually drop the timing in the 1st 3 columns as the values for the map/kPa are a little different and when using say, 21.1inMg as the "cutoff" in KPro, it was almost impossible to hit the throttle enough to keep the injectors on without going into a value lower than where my timing was dropped. (Which I'm sure is due to my cams and the vac it pulls vs. Stock Z1 cams) Also no doubt KTuners Fuel Cut delay settings make this so much more convenient to do by gear. I got my PRB Ecu and a jump harness before I'd ever heard of KTuner 🤦‍♂️ Also nice video, very few people actually explain the tuning process properly, nice.

[@brianjewell4139]

Also do you always notice that your actual timing in the "display" is significantly off compared to commanded value, but only when using negative values? For example you had asked for -20° and displayed -10°? I'm set to -12° and get a displayed -7°, I'll take a log and see what's happening, I never thought to datalog "burble bs".

[@Makwaii.t]

Yeah the crackle trick only worked for me when I adjusted the first 3 columns otherwise If I only did the first 2 it wouldnt work

[@brianjewell4139]

@@Makwaii.t The first 2 wont even get you to less than like 23in of vac, even at idle my car only pulls a little over 24in and made it impossible for me to modulate the throttle, if I did the fuel cutoff method it worked but I really dont like having to do that unless I'm over ~4k rpm, I dont feel like changing my oil daily or not being able to shoot gunshots all the time lol. It is funny to do it in an Acura though,especially next to all the Subie boys.

[@tuningbynick]

Thanks - Did you try only 2 columns with the Fuel Cut Delay box checked? That may help, you just want to make sure the adjusted 3rd column is not affecting your timing while cruising

[@tuningbynick]

The difference in timing that you are seeing is that the ecu calculates some multipliers behind the scene. There is a "table" timing value and an "actual" timing value. We set table timing and the ecu works out and displays actual timing

[@jackckng5316]

Hi Nick, can you please do video of adjust fuel table next time?? Thanks

[@brendanmcclusky8117]

i’m having trouble with this, i did the same tune but from 4k-3k rpm it won’t pop.. only 5k+ and under 3k. any tips??

[@briskxd1093]

To be honest I don't think it would do much damage to the engine considering this is for only decel. It would probably be different if it was a 2 step tune though.

[@kennedyrodas4392]

What would happen if I only change ignition but no fuel? That way it only happens when I tap the gas pedal right?

[@RayvenzDelRosario]

Hey bro Hope you’re doing well, just wanna ask something. I want to have a crackle pop around 3000 to 4000 and I already change the ignition low speed and I was wondering if its necessary to change the ignition high speed as well? Looking forward for you response. Thanks! Love the content keep doing it!!

[@jamesgallant5670]

I ran did this to my ep3 , sounds so sick ! Only problem I am having right now is that my launch control doesnt activate anymore. I am very new to using kpro .

[@TheBomb1134]

james gallant what motor on ur Ep3

[@christosmazmanidis9099]

Will the video for switchable cracke tune be on the pin E29 on the KPRO? That's how mine is wired for the rev range 4k-6k but I'd like to change that to 2k-6k but not sure how to access the tune that's on the switch

[@tuningbynick]

I used B9 - Im using the nitrous function to apply the settings needed to crackle via the switch

[@christosmazmanidis9099]

@@tuningbynick I just watched your advanced video and got it, mine is done the same use but used pin E29 so the eml light comes on to indicate the crackle tune is on, thanks a lot! I will lower the rev range for the crackles when I get a chance

[@brentharner9797]

youre amazing

[@tanner6543]

is it possible to do this with a D17a2? I just want a little bit of a burble

[@juttevlogs49]

How much does this cost compared to ktuner witch is 450 for the cable? And is there a cheaper cable to use

[@nicktunesnemesisperformanceINC]

Still need to get with you on doing this with ecmlink 💪

[@tuningbynick]

It should be doable on ecmlink - I just havent had anyone come by running it so i havent had a chance to try

[@leviorourke7498]

I have wanted a little crackle on my dc5. I got the kpro v4 in it. And this looks simple enough. Is this bad on any part of the motor or car if this tune is ran regularly

[@SST34]

Great video! Bro, make a video about setting up a wts on a k-pro

[@tuningbynick]

wts?

[@SST34]

@@tuningbynick ssori, VTC - Variable Timing Control

[@tuningbynick]

Sergey Zemlyanski what are you most interested in seeing about VTC?

[@SST34]

@@tuningbynick Thank you for answering! Interested in how to configure all the VTC cards, on a stand or on the road, ignition and AFR. I have some experience, but only on the B-series, but there was no VTC.

[@tuningbynick]

Sergey Zemlyanski - Cool. I prob. I’ll be doing a video on the 50° VTC gear install and tuning, hopefully in a few weeks.

[@michaelrosemond6389]

With the kpro would you be able do emission on k24a2 on em2 01-05 civic

[@dirtybunnymax3037]

Is this just for k20 or will it work on any k series

[@josebenitezlopez8802]

will you still get the crackles even when you have a catalitic?

[@bhadz100]

Real quick is the download function reliable? Back in the day I heard that this function corrupts the file.

[@tuningbynick]

for V4 it is reliable. If you have the original file and dont have to download, that is even better

[@mamooth]

Sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing. What exactly does a negative ignition timing means? When is the spark happening? Is it when the exhaust valves are open? I always wondered if this kind of popping happens because of extra fuel and no ignition or is it like an "antilag", that fires when the exhaust valves are opened.

[@tuningbynick]

The negative value means the spark is happening after TDC (Top Dead Center) - What you are hearing is the fuel igniting in the exhaust instead of the fully in the engine.

[@mamooth]

@@tuningbynick Nice! Thanks for clarifying that! Most tuners around here don't recommend this method because it fires when the exhaust valves are open, putting a lot of stress/heat on them.

[@RoyTheBoy_yt]

Does it pop when revving or only while actually driving? I need the extra cool factor to impress my friends. Also thanks a lot for making these videos. When i get kpro i will shout you out for making such easy to follow videos.

[@tuningbynick]

Thanks, glad you like the videos. On some cars it'll work when just reving the engine, some don tho. There is a a bit of fine tuning required usually

[@samhan7048]

If your block is sleeved would it still affect it? This was an awesome vid btw!

[@tuningbynick]

thanks! - i dont think a sleeved block would make any difference in regards to this

[@1ANN]

Hey Nick, would the burble tune work with automatic transmission?

[@vic62cu]

whats up with the b series tunning session i even offered my car haha. naw im just messing thank you for the videos and how to keep it up

[@tuningbynick]

Shoot me an email - Maybe we can set something up

[@TuneboyR]

Question: Can you use the overrun to also cool the Combustion Chamber? Im driving my DC5 as a rally-car shortly and i was thinking about using this (or the overrun-feature), to cool the combustion chamber when going racing.

[@tuningbynick]

In theory - combustion chamber cooling is the reason to use overrun. You would really need to install a Exhaust Gas Temp probe in the header to get it all setup properly tho

[@driftshift18]

My advanced settings don’t show any tables, just the titles and empty space under them. I’m running kpro v4 on a 2006 base RSX. Would anyone know the reason for that?

[@tuningbynick]

I just took a look myself - It looks like Hondata hasnt unlocked that feature for the Base model cars - I am surprised by this. Maybe email them to let people know that that people want that feature

[@Yuaaaur]

Will this same method work the same on the base model DC5?

[@tylequegouveia1384]

does it pop over 4.5 k ?

[@rodrigoperez47]

Can’t seem to find the over run cut off minimum rpm... @Tuning by Nick

[@tuningbynick]

The overrun settings on Kpro isnt like other cars - Its under "Advanced" - Check out the video starting at 11:00. Using that method of adjusting overrun wastes a lot of fuel tho

[@ThatsWulfy]

Can I use k pro or any other ECU on an base auto?

[@zudoxbl271]

Does this tune work for a 04 RSX Type S ?

[@orange_fg4361]

Did this with hondata, while trying to change the ingition timing in the two columns it only lets me drop it to -10 is that as far as hondata goes?

[@jonnym2078]

Same idk

[@lmaoboy8546]

Can i use stock cats for the burble tune? or do i need after market ones

[@tuningbynick]

The stock CAT will most likely break very quickly, it wasn't designed to handle this. You'll want to run a metal core CAT

[@shawnhon8743]

Nice, good stuff. By any chance could I buy base map for k24a2 turbo to start up my car

[@tuningbynick]

I do sell basemaps - shoot me an email and im sure i can help - [e-mail]

[@8thgenj368]

when you refer to this being bad for the engine what would the major components be that can be damaged?

[@tuningbynick]

potentially exhaust valves

[@the_crafty_barkeep]

I saw in your video that you said you are able to do this remotlely? I live in Calgary Alberta and I have a base 2002 RSX 2.0L K20A3 160hp with a Mugen exhaust tha I would like to do this to. Please let know know if you are able to assist me with this. Thanks!

[@tuningbynick]

If you have a Kpro or a Ktuner i can definitely help - Shoot me an email to discuss - [e-mail]

[@ispeaktruthispeaktruth]

It won’t let me into the ignition high speed table

[@itsmaki7203]

Have you done any 10th gens? I tried switching the decel columns to -15 like everyone says to do and it does absolutely nothing. Thanks in advanced

[@tuningbynick]

Its Maki I haven’t worked on any 10gens yet. I have some lined up. If can sort it out I’ll make a video.

[@itsmaki7203]

@@tuningbynick awesome, thanks man!

[@phillypeeno8554]

Hi nick nice video. I have an obd1 chipped (eprom) ecu for my 95 acura integra gsr, was wondering if its possible to get the crackle tune for this particular set up on my ecu?

[@tuningbynick]

It really depends which software is on the chip. Technically it should be doable but depends which software it is.

[@phillypeeno8554]

Tuning by Nick ya he said he couldn’t do it but on one of youre vids you said that you can do it. How can we set that up?

[@ZentuDesigns]

Is the exhaust resonator?

[@andyly5886]

Hi nick is there a way to make ur car pop on upshift at redline? If so can you make a video on how to thanks

[@tuningbynick]

It’s possible on certain cars with certain ECUs. Technically I don’t think it would be possible with Kpro unfortunately. In the fall when I’m not so busy with customer cars I will be doing a lot more of the how to videos

[@andyly5886]

Excited to see more content with kpro!

[@dennismackeigan7487]

In between set rpms, while completely off the throttle, is it normal for ign timing to show 113° ?

[@tuningbynick]

I cant say ive ever noticed something like that

[@Switchback16]

My overun high and low cam are different values do these need to be changed to ride the throttle and it pops

[@tuningbynick]

Depends what car youre working on

[@Switchback16]

Tuning by Nick I’m working on an rsx with the k20a2 tho injectors all the time works but it’s excessive for my liking having fuel being dumped at all times Do other values have to accounted to change the overrun high and low cam?

[@lifenz1]

Nice video bro, What FD your running on k24? I got k24/k20, with 4.3 Will a 4.7 make it faster! Any advice? Thx

[@tuningbynick]

This RSX had a 8th gen Civic Si trans that does have a 4.7 FD, but the gear ratios are longer I have had a 2006 RSX Type S Trans with a 4.7 FD in the past and it was really good, i recommend that combo

[@joselitodc5]

this affects my whp?

[@ccproductions2434]

When I go into advanced in k pro my fuel settings don’t pop up it’s all blank. Help?

[@tuningbynick]

Are you running a Kpro V4? I believe some features are not available on the older versions of Kpro

[@ccproductions2434]

@@tuningbynick I am running v4

[@ccproductions2434]

@@tuningbynick any advice?

[@justanon956]

@@ccproductions2434 pretty sure it does that on a base calibration ie k20a3 rsx base civic si etc

[@jugynot]

Hey man can I have a cated down pipe and cat back exhaust and still do this?

[@BoostedCruze]

No.

[@mago980801]

you got any 2 step flame pop tune ?

[@tuningbynick]

2 Step video hopefully early next week

[@musskeeterbump]

Rx-7 free crackle and popcorn 🍿

[@tactownturbotime982]

sick! wheres thatswitch video/

[@tuningbynick]

Here you go! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2XUYoSeeq6igdU

[@pnutzzz]

Does this happen only on close loop can i leave it open loop?

[@tuningbynick]

It'll work on open loop as well

[@mathewtsab]

Will this work on S300 V3?

[@tuningbynick]

its very similar - The ignition settings are basically the same. Fuel is a bit different. Next S300 car i get in i'll do a very quick vid

[@ngengok]

@@tuningbynick did you ever get around to making s300 v3 crackle tune video? I’m looking through your videos and didn’t see any.

[@alvinbaez2006]

Sick.

[@Alex-bj7ot]

10:00

[@kristinarvaez7672]

Why you choose kpro instead of ktuner?

[@tuningbynick]

the software works a lot better

[@spartakus1298]

What are the HP loses after doing this?

[@tuningbynick]

Zero HP loss. The adjustments are only to the decel portion of the tune.

[@jdmboyz1439]

How much cost for crackle tune ?

[@tuningbynick]

Shoot me an email and we can discuss option - [e-mail]

[@MrSaggywaffles]

Do you do etunes ?

[@tuningbynick]

yes i do - shoot me an email - [e-mail] and we can discuss

[@mujo4k]

will this work for fg2?

[@tuningbynick]

yes it will

[@alyssapalmer8925]

674 Justen Walk

[@DPowerModz]

Can you do this with hondata for an accord?

[@tuningbynick]

If the Accord is manual, yes. if its an auto, it doesnt work very well

[@bseries8826]

🔥💥🔥💥🔥🔥💥💥💥

[@pnwcrv]

i never understood this... crackle tunes sound so terrible it's obnoxious. even worse with turbo cars when they do this

[@midwestmischief3393]

Doesn't work did everything no effect

[@SIRICKO]

So this has become A thing now in the car world omg no. =(

[@kennedyrodas4392]

Manz should open a Onlyfans account 😂

[@hondaland_]

-20 wow....🤦‍♂️

[@mvxyetti9262]

That definitely doesn’t sound good for the car at all damn well thanks for the info

[@BryanTyrone-l5c]

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