Hyundai Kona N ECU Calibration

Fits: Hyundai Kona N. Power figures on this page are for the Kona N.

What this is

A send-in ECU calibration for the Kona N, developed in-house by N75 Motorsports in Canada; the most advanced N-series calibration we have produced. You ship us your ECU, we load your calibration and return it insured by overnight UPS/DHL.

Stages

Stock output is around 250–270 whp. All maps are dyno tested by our dealers overseas.

Stage 1 is made for an otherwise stock car (heat range 9 plugs are the only required hardware; the HPFP upgrade is recommended) and corrects OEM tune issues such as AFR for better fuel economy. Stage 2 is designed to last the life of the car. Stage 3 is the high-boost, high-torque map. The mods are our recommendations for safe power; we can tune these cars with no mods.

Options explained

• 7000/7200 RPM shift (any stage): shift point raised to 7000 RPM on DCT cars and 7200 RPM on 6-speed manual cars. Suits EN turbocharger swaps, which make boost higher in the rev range.
• N Mode pop map: pop sound changed through the ECU, far more aggressive than OEM, N Mode only like OEM. A high-flow catted or catless downpipe is recommended.
• 2-step style anti-lag (the "2 Step Anti Lag" choice under the pop map option): aggressive pops and flames during launch control, spooling the turbo to 17–18 PSI. Samples are on our Instagram.
• Pop flames: can be tuned in. The car must be catless. Flames do not fire on every rev; they come on rev hang.

How it works after you order

1. Order with your stage and options.
2. Remove your ECU and send it to N75 Motorsports in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
3. We load your calibration, apply our Tuned by N75 Motorsports sticker and ship the ECU back with full insurance coverage and overnight UPS/DHL shipping to reduce downtime.

Calibration features

Developed in Canada on our own R&D car and test cars overseas with WinOLS and a worldwide tuner network. Click the badge to verify our WinOLS licence with EVC.

• Fuel delivery: N-series fuel delivery is not set for high boost, so the ECU pulls power and cuts fuel under high demand; HPFP and fuel delivery maps are optimized to prevent the cut.
• AFR: the factory calibration runs very rich; corrected for more power and better fuel economy.
• Torque, ignition, airflow and VVT: torque maps changed to make more power (you cannot just lift boost); timing optimized for a smoother powerband; air limits and expected manifold charge raised to match the added boost and timing; VVT changed slightly; WOT map areas optimized together for a proper powerband.
• Turbo management: wastegate duty cycle, pressure application and turbo limits changed; boost increased.
• Overboost: stock is typically around 18–20 PSI; lifted to around 25 PSI, removed completely on Stage 3 and up.
• Warmup protection: full power and boost only once engine oil is up to temperature.
• Engine temperature management (Stage 2 and 3): allowed exhaust and intake model temperatures raised so the car holds power toward redline.
• Fan control: coolant fan on at 100% instead of 50% to keep the engine cool on street and track.
• Fault prevention: primary O2 monitoring never triggers a fault code; no codes are deleted.
• Octane learning: disabled or left on, your choice.
• Assisted launch control: more boost during launch-ready and in first and second gear with LC.

DCT only

• Interface removal (Stage 2 and up): the DCT's power reduction in certain shifter positions is removed.
• Increased clutch pressure: the ECU requests more clutch clamping load from the TCU via torque and TCU-related maps.

Before you order

• Run the required mods for your stage. We can tune on the OEM HPFP, but it is a weak point on this car and we suggest replacing it; like making 400 whp on heat range 8 plugs, it is rolling the dice.

FAQ

Do I send you my ECU?

Yes. Your ECU comes to us in Mississauga, Ontario, and goes back insured by overnight UPS/DHL.

Can you tune a car with no mods?

Yes. The mods listed are our recommendations for making safe power.

Is the tune customizable?

Yes, our tunes are fully customizable. Local customers get a free flash back to stock, a few-minute OBD job.

Is the pop map on all the time?

No. Like OEM, it is active only in N Mode.

Use and liability notice

Stage 2 and 3 raise OEM exhaust and intake model temperature limits, an OEM safety that must be raised for the car to make power. N75 Motorsports takes no responsibility for damage caused by lifted temperature limits where the car lacks the supporting mods and the motor runs extremely hot.