what kind of machine would this be?
 

im thinking about alternatives for a TII swap in my first gen. i cant really afford an ecu, so...... i was thinking about doing it with the stock ecu... my mechanic will do the wiring in exchange for a core. i will be getting the housings streetported. using a fmic, bov, manual boost controller..... what kind of performance....restrictions.....will we be talking about? i know the stock air flow meter is restrictive.....but come on....how much will i feel this?

well, a similar setup in an FC using the stock ECU would yeild about 240rwhp, so you can figure somewhere in that ballpark.

would it feel restrictive? would there be poor throttle response?

No, you'd have a nice quick spool up time with a stock turbo and open exhaust/intake, and an FB is a bit lighter, so it'd work out nice.

Mmmm turbo FB. Good luck. Post pictures if you decide to go through with it

You can always go Megasquirt :D $160 DIY :-p

i havent heard anything good about megasquirt

Please post references :)

Mazdaspeed7 has run MS for a while with good results

Hrmm, I haven't heard anything BAD about megasquirt...

Well I haven't heard anything about MegaSquirt except what it is...

anyone have anymore information on it?

Considered Google -> Megasquirt?

yep