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AC Schnitzer · #11 06-04-2006, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_psi

haha i dunno i never ran more then 15psi in me car but i heave "heard" from a couple tuning shops that it aint "safe" meaning there is a possibility of destroying the engine whereas the ecu makes it alot more safe however i will be runnin 19.5 psi when i get me turbo and tune... thanks

Sorry for the misunderstanding... I'm running on Ecutek 3 which is tuned for the following mods,

VF22 (1.3bar/19psi)
Apexi pod
Bosch Fuel pump 455
Sti 550cc
3"TBE

saturation · #12 06-04-2006, 06:12 PM

hows is the ecutek 3 ac ? cos im considering that myself even i dont have enuff to go as far as the autronics..

I ping away most days if im giving it stick.

207 de · #13 06-04-2006, 07:23 PM

to do with FMIC, rather than starting a new thread, I'm thinking of getting one,

APS, BLITZ or PWR...all are similar priced (low 2K) all are tube and fin...

do you honestly think there would be much difference between them??

AC Schnitzer · #14 06-04-2006, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturation

hows is the ecutek 3 ac ? cos im considering that myself even i dont have enuff to go as far as the autronics..

I ping away most days if im giving it stick.

I was down that road just like you. I had a choice of spending on either an Autronic or getting Ecutek with VF22 sti injectors and fuel pumps etc.

The Ecutek 3 works wonders. With those mods I listed Lane managed to squeeze 179.5kw. I have the dyno charts with me which I can scan them and email you if you want.

After the tune the car pulls all the way to redline unlike when its stock when the rpm needle just stops climbing just as quick around 5000rpm. Fuel consumption improved. I'm getting about 400km on urban or city and 500km on long distance.

I would say Lane did a pretty good job, the acceleration is pretty smooth. Overall its worth it for me considering I'm not going for high bhp application.

AC Schnitzer · #15 06-04-2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atz 242

to do with FMIC, rather than starting a new thread, I'm thinking of getting one,

APS, BLITZ or PWR...all are similar priced (low 2K) all are tube and fin...

do you honestly think there would be much difference between them??

If your looking for Greddy or Blitz let me know. I'll pm you approximate price and waiting period you'll be expecting.

saturation · #16 07-04-2006, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC Schnitzer

I was down that road just like you. I had a choice of spending on either an Autronic or getting Ecutek with VF22 sti injectors and fuel pumps etc.

The Ecutek 3 works wonders. With those mods I listed Lane managed to squeeze 179.5kw. I have the dyno charts with me which I can scan them and email you if you want.

After the tune the car pulls all the way to redline unlike when its stock when the rpm needle just stops climbing just as quick around 5000rpm. Fuel consumption improved. I'm getting about 400km on urban or city and 500km on long distance.

I would say Lane did a pretty good job, the acceleration is pretty smooth. Overall its worth it for me considering I'm not going for high bhp application.

yea thats good, im after a bit more drivability, im making 176kw atw already without the ecutek though when it was last dynoed. I will have to go for a "safe" tune, as i dont want the gearbox to go bang. How much would an ecu add kw or hp wise any ideas ?

Clint · #17 07-04-2006, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atz 242

to do with FMIC, rather than starting a new thread, I'm thinking of getting one,

APS, BLITZ or PWR...all are similar priced (low 2K) all are tube and fin...

do you honestly think there would be much difference between them??

Try to get some custom piping Pete as generally mass produced FMIC kits have stupidly long piping.

tuna · #18 07-04-2006, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_psi

haha i dunno i never ran more then 15psi in me car but i heave "heard" from a couple tuning shops that it aint "safe" meaning there is a possibility of destroying the engine whereas the ecu makes it alot more safe however i will be runnin 19.5 psi when i get me turbo and tune... thanks

15psi is so close to stock i wouldnt even consider it being 'modified'
19/20psi is about -average- for a modded wrx.
running more isnt a problem its the workshop who does it that might cause the engine to blow up.

AC Schnitzer · #19 07-04-2006, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturation

yea thats good, im after a bit more drivability, im making 176kw atw already without the ecutek though when it was last dynoed. I will have to go for a "safe" tune, as i dont want the gearbox to go bang. How much would an ecu add kw or hp wise any ideas ?

hmmm I don't have the dyno charts for before and after tune. Lane have copies of all the dyno charts for various cars where they'll show you what a stock rex puts out followed by after tune. From there you can see how much gains there is.