The "New" distinguishes this unit from the obsolete KESSv1 and v2 units that cannot handle 2020+ ECUs.
+---------------------------------------+ | Alientech Suite Cloud | +---------------------------------------+ ^ | (High-Speed Sync) v +---------------------------------------+ | KESS 3 Hardware Engine | | - Microprocessor (Next-Gen) | | - Full-Speed USB Chip (10x Faster) | | - Integrated GPS & Accelerometer | +---------------------------------------+ | +-------------------------+-------------------------+ | | | v v v +-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+ | OBD Mode | | Bench Mode | | Boot Mode | | (Direct via Port) | | (Pinout No Solder)| | (Direct Processor)| +-------------------+ +-------------------+ +-------------------+ 1. Unified Operational Modes kess 290 new
: Features one of the fastest processors in the industry, making it at least seven times faster than the KESS v2 in checksum calculations and data processing. The "New" distinguishes this unit from the obsolete
: One notable example of the KESS 2.9L kit's potential is the story of a Subaru BRZ that was upgraded with the kit and other performance modifications. The car was able to achieve a 0-60 mph time of just 3.9 seconds, which is remarkably quick for a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports car. : One notable example of the KESS 2
Note: These are activation prices for the protocols on a KESS3 Master unit. The base hardware cost is separate.
For the hobbyist tuning a 2010 Subaru, stick with an old KESS V2 clone. But for the professional serving late-model vehicles, the KESS 290 new will pay for itself with the first three jobs you complete that would otherwise require ECU removal and bench unlocking.
: Built to handle the latest encrypted ECUs without the lag found in older clone or entry-level units.