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By Marshall on 08/08/2016

Porsche Macan Accessport Now Available!

Porsche Macan Accessport Now Available!

The Porsche Macan (S, GTS, Turbo) Accessport is now available from COBB Tuning!  Increase power output by over 40% with a simple flash tune!  No need to remove the vehicle’s ECU, simply connect the Accessport to the car’s OBDII port to perform the flash! Support is available for the following models. 2014-2017 Porsche Macan S 2014-2017 Porsche Macan Turbo 2017 Porsche Macan GTS Porsche Macan Accessport All supported vehicles receive Stage 1...

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By Kyle on 07/20/2016

Nissan GT-R July Updates

Nissan GT-R July Updates

July 2016 marks the release of a mini-update for the GT-R platform. New vehicle support has been added, some bug fixes have been addressed, and a new ROM is now available for the 09 USDM GT-R that includes a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) adjustment. Firmware Updates All Nissan Accessports can now upgrade to firmware version 1.7.3.0-12808.  This will add compatibility for the ADM 2015 Nismo GT-R (for AP3-NIS-007 and AP3-NIS-008 part...

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By Kyle on 07/11/2016

Ford Updates: V400 maps and COBB Custom Features

Ford Updates: V400 maps and COBB Custom Features

You may have noticed it’s been a couple of months since our last Ford release.  Fear not.  We haven’t forgotten about your Focus ST, Fiesta ST, or Mustang EcoBoost!  In fact, our engineering team has been hard at work to complete a monumental release.  This release includes new Off The Shelf maps and new custom features for all supported Fords! V400 Off The Shelf Maps This release (firmware 1.7.3.0-12701 for...

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By Marshall on 06/16/2016

New Subaru Products – 2011-2014 WRX FMIC Kit, 2015+ WRX/STI License Plate Delete, Replacement Air Filter

New Subaru Products – 2011-2014 WRX FMIC Kit, 2015+ WRX/STI License Plate Delete, Replacement Air Filter

New Subaru products for June 2016 include a 2015+ WRX/STI License Plate Delete and a Front Mount Intercooler Kit for the 2011-2014 Subaru WRX.  Also available are the all new 710 Series Oil Cap and 1.3Bar Radiator Cap! Subaru Front Mount Intercooler Package for 2011-2014 WRX   Looking for an effective solution to eliminate inconsistent power delivery from your 2011-2014 WRX? Look no further than the all new COBB Tuning Front...

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By Kyle on 05/20/2016

2015 SEMA Ford Focus ST x Focus Bikes

2015 SEMA Ford Focus ST x Focus Bikes

Get out.  Rip the pavement.  Attack the trail.  We wake up thinking how we can hit that perfect apex, tires and suspension rumbling over the road markers.  We brush our teeth envisioning the sound of perfect dirt crunching under bike tires.  We hum engine noises running to meetings.  Our feet bounce in anticipation of smashing pedals.  If you ain’t first, you’re last.  We are people that get out every chance...

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By Marshall on 04/19/2016

Porsche 991.2 Carrera Development : Turbos for All!

Porsche 991.2 Carrera Development : Turbos for All!

  In the coming months we’ll be developing our Accessport and Accesstuner tuning solutions for Porsche’s newest Carrera.  Fun fact – IT HAS TURBOS! The 2017 Carrera S marks Porsche’s first turbocharged non-Turbo model Carrera S.  The outgoing 3.8L naturally aspirated motor is replaced with a smaller 3.0L motor  with two turbochargers bolted to the sides.  Porsche’s reasoning behind the switch is to improve both power and economy without sacrificing the...

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By Kyle on 04/12/2016

Mitsubishi Evo Accessport New Features and 2015 Final Edition Support

Mitsubishi Evo Accessport New Features and 2015 Final Edition Support

COBB Tuning is excited to announce another update for the Mitsubishi Accessport V3.  USDM 2015 Evolution X Final Edition vehicles can now take advantage of the power, control, and convenience of the Accessport that earlier model year Evolution X enthusiasts have been enjoying.  The Accessport will ship with pre-loaded performance maps to get new users up and running with the push of a button.  The maps specify the appropriate fuel grade required for each...

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By Marshall on 03/22/2016

2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI Accessport and Stage Power Packages

2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI Accessport and Stage Power Packages

  The time has finally come!  We are extremely excited to announce the immediate availability of our Volkswagen Accessport, Off The Shelf Maps, and Staged Power Packages for the Mk6 Volkswagen GTI!  A complete list of currently supported vehicles is below. 2010 VW GTI DSG 2010 VW GTI 6-Speed 2011 VW GTI DSG 2011 VW GTI 6-Speed 2012 VW GTI DSG 2012 VW GTI 6-Speed 2013 VW GTI DSG 2013...

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By Kyle on 03/04/2016

Record Holding Porsche 991 Turbos Using COBB Accessport

Record Holding Porsche 991 Turbos Using COBB Accessport

The Porsche 991 Turbo and Turbo S  are one of the most recent entrants into the COBB lineup.  These cars are pretty remarkable from the factory but even more so with tuning from the Accessport.  A few users are pushing the limits and continuously setting new records in every measurable test.  Here’s a quick rundown of the fastest 991s on the planet and what they’ve been able to acheive: Fastest 1/4 Mile...

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By Marshall on 01/21/2016

COBB Tuning / Pat Tillman Foundation Ford Fiesta ST

COBB Tuning / Pat Tillman Foundation Ford Fiesta ST

The COBB Tuning x Pat Tillman Foundation Ford Fiesta ST will be on the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale the evening of Wednesday, January 27th.  Net proceeds from this auction will go to the Pat Tillman Foundation.  Check out the auction details for lot #483 at the Barrett-Jackson website. This military inspired 2014 Ford Fiesta ST was built by COBB Tuning and the Pat Tillman Foundation as a tribute to...

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By Kyle on 01/08/2016

COBB XLE Bypass Valve Improvements

COBB XLE Bypass Valve Improvements

The bypass valve is a straightforward component that can be found in most turbocharged engines.  Its purpose is to relieve boost pressure in the intake tract when the throttle blade closes.  This is done to decrease wear on turbo and engine parts.  While this is a fairly simple task, leaks or inconsistencies in the operation of the bypass valve can occur.  These occurrences will diminish a car’s performance.  With that in...

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By Kyle on 12/04/2015

Subaru Flex Fuel

Subaru Flex Fuel

This long awaited, highly anticipated, feature is upon us! What is COBB Flex Fuel? Firstly, let’s define Flex Fuel.  Flex Fuel allows seamless flexibility between using standard gasoline and ethanol based fuel which is where the term Flex Fuel is derived.  The key component enabling flexible fuel usage is an ethanol content sensor.   This provides a real-time measurement of the ethanol content feeding the car’s engine allowing the ECU to actively make...

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By Marshall on 11/17/2015

Porsche 991 Turbo Connecting Rod – How Much Can it Handle?

Porsche 991 Turbo Connecting Rod – How Much Can it Handle?

Since releasing tuning support for Porsche’s most recent 911 Turbo/Turbo S, our Porsche Expert Group has been pushing the envelope of what the 991 911 Turbo motor is capable of.  With our experience at Pikes Peak and helping many of our Protuners push the platform, we wanted to take a step back with some investigative work to see just how much torque the factory engine can handle.  As more and more cars begin running...

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By Marshall on 10/26/2015

Porsche 981 Cayman / Boxster Accessport V3 Now Available!

Porsche 981 Cayman / Boxster Accessport V3 Now Available!

Porsche 981 Cayman/Boxster Accessport V3 We are extremely excited to announce the immediate availability of our Porsche 981 Accessport!! The Accessport V3 is the world’s best selling, most flexible ECU upgrade solution for Porsche. Unlock power hidden within the vehicle by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. Upgrade forever with off-the-shelf (OTS) calibrations for most bolt-on modifications. It’s the last engine management solution you’ll ever need. ORDER HERE Want to...

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By Marshall on 09/01/2015

Tech Tuesday : Porsche Fuel System Testing

Tech Tuesday : Porsche Fuel System Testing

We have been playing around with our shop 997.2TT trying to find the limits of the stock low pressure fuel system as well as some alternative fuel testing utilizing some of our more recent fuel table discoveries.  Many of the discoveries for the 997.2TT will relate to the 991TT both in hardware limitations as well as advancement of Cobb software and the Accessport. We started testing ethanol blends a bit...

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By Marshall on 08/14/2015

Porsche Accessport and Accesstuner Updates!

Porsche Accessport and Accesstuner Updates!

Our Porsche Expert Group has been hard at work preparing some exciting new software and firmware updates!  In our continued effort to offer the most comprehensive tuning solution available for the Porsche aftermarket, we now offer full custom tuning support for the Porsche 991 Turbo and Turbo S.  We are also excited to announce the availability of custom features such as MAF-less tuning support, Boost Off The Line, and 3Bar...

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