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Hi guys
The more I read the forums the more confused I am becoming... ![]() What is the next step? I will need to save for my next upgrade, $1500.00 tops but what do I buy or where to go from here? I am running 17.1psi - any more at the moment causes the engine to cut at ~5500rpm in 3rd, 4th. I have an Apexi pod kit, 3" system from turbo back and using a Gizzmo EBC. When does injectors and replacing the fuel pump become an issue? Providing I can learn how to launch properly, my aim is a flat 13sec 1/4... Thanks in advance ![]() |
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Your stock injectors and fuel pump will be fine for the stock turbo.
Your $1500 is best spent on an ECU, or saving towards an ECU. For the $1500 ECU option you could get an EcuTeK which is basically a remap of your stock computer. Other option is to save a while longer and get something like an Autronic SM4 or MoTeC M800, both of which are about $3000-3500 drive in, drive out. Hope that helps! PS - I don't think you will get a flat 13 on the stock turbo in a GD chassis, but you will get a low 13 with all bolt on stuff done. Last edited by Josh; 05-02-2006 at 04:34 PM. Reason: add more info |
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get a LINK ecu, will pick it up AND get it tuned for 1500.
Don't forget the cost of tuning, can get fucckin expensive.
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![]() nah seriously, any ECU first is going to give you more power then -ANY- other initial bolt on modification.
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Cool....EcuTek sounds very promising.
If I am thinking of purchasing a larger TMIC am I best to get the ECU done at the same time? Or is it inexpensive to have a tune "update" once you have bought the "tune"? |
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Get the intercooler first, then ECU and you'll save money in the long run by not having to get it retuned for a second time. Retuning can cost quite a bit.
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I'm assuming then everything will run fine with a larger TMIC until I can save up for the tune?
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I would have to say, go with a REMAP.
The stock ECU is fairly powerful and has an excellent closed loop operation to maintain fuel economy. Injector sizing is also not much of a worry as stock ecu's support Injector Scaling which means you can run any size injectors you want. Boost Control, Ignition control, Fuel Control what more could you ask for ![]() If you are worried about CEL's etc , you can selectively disable the code IE P2040 - Cat Inefficency can be disabled by a "05 00 00" code Leaving you with all other ODBII codes intact. Motec, Link, Autronic are all fairly good aftermarket ECU's (each has their own merits and i wont startup the whole motec, autronic, link flame war). If you were to run advanced features such as Antilag, Launch control blah blah.. i would then say go for an aftermarket ecu. Ahh yes.. as for link offering better economy over a motec. Get your tuner to recheck his/her tune, maybe something is up with your engine. Last edited by Intra; 06-02-2006 at 10:31 AM. |
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