The Tuned 2023+ Integra Experience & Reliability Thread

[sp33d3r]

Hello everyone! I'm new here, but have been reading through this thread which convinced me to pull the trigger on the KTuner with the Phearable 1.5R tune. Have about 1,300 miles on my '24 Integra A-Spec w/Tech, so I am guessing I should be good to go as far as break in.

This will be my first tune on any vehicle I've owned, have always just left them stock. It seems like everyone is having good luck with the phearable tune, and have also checked out the civicxi forum's thread on this which they also seem to be having good luck. The main reason it was tough for me to pull the trigger on the tuner/tune is the powertrain warranty that came with the car.

Has anyone had a powertrain issue after tuning and used the warranty? I'm almost certain they can tell you've tuned it, even if you re-flash it back to stock.

Also, what is an "ok" kcon to keep running at? From what I understand so far, 0.49 seems to be the best, but is there an upper limit? I live in Texas and have good 93 octane all around here, so that shouldn't be a problem, but that is one thing that I'll definitely be keeping an eye on.

And lastly, when flashing for the first time, I can just use my desktop to load and save the tune on the KTuner, and then just flash with the KTuner alone, right? Or do I need a laptop hooked up to it at the same time?

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[Big Duck]

Hello everyone! I'm new here, but have been reading through this thread which convinced me to pull the trigger on the KTuner with the Phearable 1.5R tune. Have about 1,300 miles on my '24 Integra A-Spec w/Tech, so I am guessing I should be good to go as far as break in.

This will be my first tune on any vehicle I've owned, have always just left them stock. It seems like everyone is having good luck with the phearable tune, and have also checked out the civicxi forum's thread on this which they also seem to be having good luck. The main reason it was tough for me to pull the trigger on the tuner/tune is the powertrain warranty that came with the car.

Has anyone had a powertrain issue after tuning and used the warranty? I'm almost certain they can tell you've tuned it, even if you re-flash it back to stock.

Also, what is an "ok" kcon to keep running at? From what I understand so far, 0.49 seems to be the best, but is there an upper limit? I live in Texas and have good 93 octane all around here, so that shouldn't be a problem, but that is one thing that I'll definitely be keeping an eye on.

And lastly, when flashing for the first time, I can just use my desktop to load and save the tune on the KTuner, and then just flash with the KTuner alone, right? Or do I need a laptop hooked up to it at the same time?

This video helped me

 

[tomoose]

Vehicle: 2023 Integra A-Spec (CVT)

Total tuned time: 6 months

Tuned miles driven: 15,000

Tuning device(s) used: KTuner V1.2

Tunes used: Ktuner's Starter 21, then used TSP Stage 1 Tune

Fuel used: 91 octane

Additional related mods: PRL HVI, PLM DP & FP, Thermal R&D Exhaust

Problems/issues: None

Driving style: Most of the time I'd drive like a grandma but on some occasions I would do some lively driving.

Tuning experience notes: I commute basically 90+ miles for 4 days of the week and everything has been doing well. Might remove my dp because I feel that it might be a little too loud but love the burbles. I started to have this CVT whine when using my paddle shifters but i changed my CVT Fluid at 30k miles and it removed that whine. Also when I did change my fluid, only a little bit of metal shavings were on the bolt but that is to be expected from a CVT. All in all its still a blast when driving the car.

how do you change the fluid? this is my first car and didn’t know that was a thing since the dealer never told me about it, i thought i was going crazy hearing that noise, thank you

 

[LiquidCarbon]

Vehicle: 2024 Integra A-Spec w/technology (manual)

Total tuned time: 2 months

Tuned miles driven: 2,000

Tuning device(s) used: KTuner V2.0

Tunes used: TSP Stage 1, map 2

Fuel used: 93 octane

Additional related mods: none

Problems/issues: None

Driving style: Aggressive bursts here and there but mostly granny.

Tuning experience notes: map 2 differentiates between sport (20 psi) and other modes (18 psi). It appears that sport engine mode in individual mode doesn’t count as sport mode. I usually run in individual mode. I put it in pure sport mode and wow, that extra 2 psi make a difference. The car was on the edge of traction even pure stock. Now it has more power than traction. No complaints, provided a noticeable boost in performance with no downsides. I have not tried map 3.

 

[Kamikaze5PDR]

Vehicle: 2023 Integra A-Spec w/technology (manual).

Total tuned time: 7 months.

Tuned miles driven: 6,000.

Tuning device(s) used: Hondata Flash Pro.

Tunes used: Hondata race tune, Ososik custom tune.

Fuel used: 91 octane.

Additional related mods: PRL SRI, PRL Ti Inlet pipe, RV6 turbo, PRL charge pipes, PRL intercooler, Two-Step downpipe, PRL front pipe, Vibrant performance resonator, Magnaflow exhaust. Koyo radiator. RS-R lowering springs, RV6 rear sway bar, RV6 toe adjustment bars, SPC camber kit. Action Clutch Stage 2 Kevlar clutch with Chromoly flywheel, Hybrid racing short shifter assembly, Skunk2 weighted shift knob.

Problems/issues: Head gasket failure - New head gasket and Two-Step/ARP Ti head studs installed. Excessive oil flow to RV6 turbo - RV6 performance warrantied turbo and installed oil reducer.

Driving style: Commuter with periodic bursts.

Tuning experience notes: Based parts selection based on best bang for the buck. Had PRL HVI, but part no longer fit due to thicker radiator. For flash tune, discussed with Nick Ososik and modified Hondata tune for reliability (limited torque to 232 ft-lbs on Mustang Dyno, increased top end to 23 PSI max. Limitation to power with current build is fuel flow, 91 octane, and inlet air temperatures.

Shout out to Nick Ososik from Ososik Media, Rich Wong from RV6 Performance, and Two-Step Performance.

 

[Padre Dave]

Vehicle: 2024 Integra A-Spec w/technology (manual)

Total tuned time: 4 months

Tuned miles driven: 10,000

Tuning device(s) used: KTuner V1.2

Tunes used: Starter 21 (Stage 2)

Fuel used: 91 octane

Additional related mods: Stage 1 intake

Problems/issues: None

Driving style: Bipolar with smile generating acceleration and downshifting for tight turns at speed Followed by “economy runs“ to get my average fuel economy to approach 43mpg

Tuning experience notes: Best bang for the buck ever. Totally transforms the car! (Agreed)

 

[ericc191]

I wonder if anyone's hit 100k in one of the 23 manual transmissions..

I'm at 17500 bone stock.. I hope it can make it to 300K. That's my goal.

 

[Big Duck]

Vehicle: 2024 Integra Base (CVT)

Total tuned time: ~1 month

Tuned miles driven: 1,100

Tuning device(s) used: KTuner V2

Tunes used: Phearable Stage 1.5 Race tune

Fuel used: 93 octane whenever possible, otherwise 91

Additional related mods: PRL HVI

Problems/issues: None

Driving style: Mostly granny but every once in a while I'll throw it in sport w/ paddle shifters. I only stay in map 1, I tried the other 2 maps when I first tuned but haven't used them since just to be safe.

Tuning experience notes: super easy to get set up with the instructions that Phearable sent via email. Even on the cvt, it completely changes how the car drives and I love it. It blows my mind that I can go from a snappy responsive sport feel with excellent simulated gears to a gas milage god with (almost) autopilot in a matter of seconds. You definitely gotta be nice to it off the line but once the turbo kicks in, you're flying. 10/10 would tune again

 

[SeanIsElsewhere]

Vehicle: 2024 Integra Base (CVT)

Total tuned time: ~1 month

Tuned miles driven: 1,100

Tuning device(s) used: KTuner V2

Tunes used: Phearable Stage 1.5 Race tune

Fuel used: 93 octane whenever possible, otherwise 91

Additional related mods: PRL HVI

Problems/issues: None

Driving style: Mostly granny but every once in a while I'll throw it in sport w/ paddle shifters. I only stay in map 1, I tried the other 2 maps when I first tuned but haven't used them since just to be safe.

Tuning experience notes: super easy to get set up with the instructions that Phearable sent via email. Even on the cvt, it completely changes how the car drives and I love it. It blows my mind that I can go from a snappy responsive sport feel with excellent simulated gears to a gas milage god with (almost) autopilot in a matter of seconds. You definitely gotta be nice to it off the line but once the turbo kicks in, you're flying. 10/10 would tune again

Would you say that driving in sport is even better than from factory now? Stock, I’ve noticed that sometimes there is a delay in ‘upshifting’ using the paddles. What are the most glaring differences you’ve noticed with the tune during more spirited driving? I have the cvt as well and I’m also looking to tune in due time. Interested to hear just how much better it feels daily!

 

[Big Duck]

Would you say that driving in sport is even better than from factory now? Stock, I’ve noticed that sometimes there is a delay in ‘upshifting’ using the paddles. What are the most glaring differences you’ve noticed with the tune during more spirited driving? I have the cvt as well and I’m also looking to tune in due time. Interested to hear just how much better it feels daily!

lol I’ve been waiting for you to tune for a minute now. I would say that the upshifting doesn’t have delay in it from what I notice. I didn’t test the paddles much In stock but I can tell you that everything feels responsive like it listens to what you want and just does it. I can get some videos if you’d like. If you have any other questions lmk.

 

[SeanIsElsewhere]

lol I’ve been waiting for you to tune for a minute now. I would say that the upshifting doesn’t have delay in it from what I notice. I didn’t test the paddles much In stock but I can tell you that everything feels responsive like it listens to what you want and just does it. I can get some videos if you’d like. If you have any other questions lmk.

Haha I have been trying desperately to hold off on the off-chance something goes wrong with my ‘day 1’ integra. I’ve had a few things I’ve had to have the dealer take care of under warranty and didn’t want any chance they’d deny me on anything else that hopefully wouldn’t but may occur. Only 30k to go though!

that sounds awesome. I would love some video. Any quickening of the ‘shifting’ and of course more power feel would be enough for me to be sold on it. I’m not looking for crazy night and day change but it sounds like maybe that’s just what I’ll get which is sweet!

 

[gtman]

To put it bluntly, once you switch to the Phearable 1.5R you realize how held back the car is by the stock tune. Sure the CVT isn't the most exciting transmission but tuned on the 1.5R it's just a different animal. Better throttle and turbo response, less lag, more power and it's more refined and smooth compared to factory.

 

[Big Duck]

Haha I have been trying desperately to hold off on the off-chance something goes wrong with my ‘day 1’ integra. I’ve had a few things I’ve had to have the dealer take care of under warranty and didn’t want any chance they’d deny me on anything else that hopefully wouldn’t but may occur. Only 30k to go though!

that sounds awesome. I would love some video. Any quickening of the ‘shifting’ and of course more power feel would be enough for me to be sold on it. I’m not looking for crazy night and day change but it sounds like maybe that’s just what I’ll get which is sweet!

I totally get that, I couldn’t help myself and just bit the bullet. From what I’ve heard on the civic reliability with this tune, as long as you’re not punching it off the line, you’re good. I throw in some maintenance at 30k for trans fluid and make sure to warm up/cool off the car after every drive. Especially after pushing it. Stick to 93 as much as you can because it’s a turbo engine. Follow these rules and the car should last a lot longer than average

As far as shifting goes, coming from a manual, it’s solid. You can feel the gear changes and it’s responsive. It doesn’t gear hunt or anything. My only concern, which is probably invalid, is that it likes to hold first gear until about 2.5k-3k rpm before shifting. So if I’m ever in a parking lot, I’ll hold the + paddle to bring it back to automatic so I’m not revving in first everywhere lol

 

[Big Duck]

To put it bluntly, once you switch to the Phearable 1.5R you realize how held back the car is by the stock tune. Sure the CVT isn't the most exciting transmission but tuned on the 1.5R it's just a different animal. Better throttle and turbo response, less lag, more power and it's more refined and smooth compared to factory.

The throttle response is such a huge difference. No latency whatsoever. I feel like I have total control of the car now

 

[SeanIsElsewhere]

I totally get that, I couldn’t help myself and just bit the bullet. From what I’ve heard on the civic reliability with this tune, as long as you’re not punching it off the line, you’re good. I throw in some maintenance at 30k for trans fluid and make sure to warm up/cool off the car after every drive. Especially after pushing it. Stick to 93 as much as you can because it’s a turbo engine. Follow these rules and the car should last a lot longer than average

As far as shifting goes, coming from a manual, it’s solid. You can feel the gear changes and it’s responsive. It doesn’t gear hunt or anything. My only concern, which is probably invalid, is that it likes to hold first gear until about 2.5k-3k rpm before shifting. So if I’m ever in a parking lot, I’ll hold the + paddle to bring it back to automatic so I’m not revving in first everywhere lol

The throttle response is such a huge difference. No latency whatsoever. I feel like I have total control of the car now

Both of these are awesome adds! The throttle response being a big one for me. I don’t punch it but could see myself really enjoying direct feel through the gas pedal while accelerating from a crawl or a stop. I’ve noticed when using the paddles stock that it’ll rev really high in S1 (first ‘gear’) and won’t auto up shift until the car is already way loud and needs to be shifted already lol I haven’t been able to find film of anyone with paddles and a tune on this car or even an 11th gen civic with paddles either. I find them fun in stock form but the way you describe, it becomes even more engaging. Sick!!

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