Malone Tuning by Hankook Tires Lynnwood

Thanks for contacting us for your Malone Tuning needs. Here are some frequently asked questions from our customers...

• How does it work?
• You probably already heard that ECU tune can increase the power output by adjusting primary parameters such as timing, fueling and turbo boost. This is particularly true for forced induction system (such as turbocharged engine). Yes, it will definitely increase the power (horse power and torque), yet there are several things to consider before moving forward. Most modern Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Porsche cars that we are working on, are OBD2 flashable, meaning we do not have to take ECU physically out of the car to get it flashed. This means installation will be clean and reversible (there are certain exceptions, which requires ECU to be removed from the car and flashed on the special device then to be re-installed to the car, so please send us email before making assumption). 
• What's the flash process?
• Once we make appointment with you, we will take your car on that day, read the original map from the ECU, send it to Malone Tuning headquarter (they will do the magic), receive the tuned file, and we will flash your ECU with the new file. No physical hardware change is necessary for most case (unless customer decided to get more power by changing exhaust system or fueling system, such as injector). Our primary focus is ECU flash, not the hardware installation. If you need assistance in installing those hardware, we can either do it or refer you to the experienced local work shop.
• How soon can we do it?
• Because we have to collaborate with Malone Tuning headquarter, it is strongly advised we make appointment in advance by at least 3 days. Sometimes they can do it for next day service, but we do not recommend waiting until last minute and trying to get all done quick. Please plan for at least 3 day advance, so that we can prepare for all the necessary tools and TIME for successful re-flash.
• Do we send ECU out?
• Certain old ECU needs to be still soldered physically (Mk3 TDI cars). We do not offer such service. If you have this, you are advised to contact Malone Tuning directly.
• Most modern cars can be flashed via OBD2 port, and those are all flashed in-house.
• How long does it take?
• Before proceeding, we want to make sure car is in fully operational condition without existing error codes in Engine and Transmission. Then we read the map from ECU, tune it, and flash it to ECU. The entire process takes about 2 hours. For those cars going for Stage2 and above with DSG transmission will take longer time for additional TCU flash (1 hour additional).

If you have any additional question, please send us email (info@lynnwoodtires.com). We have limited staff who works on this part of business and our availability is quite limited. Thank you.