hey guys just became a member i was currently a FC Turbo II owner back in 01. now im in the market for a FD preferably with the R package. my question is with the stock ecu how many mods can it take. For example with the stock injectors sent to RC so their like new and with a intake (M2 or blitz SUS), DP and a cat-back exhaust. and all the reliability mods, radiator, pulleys, thermostat, 4 #9 plugs, fuel pump and fuel filter can the ecu run fine without any boost creep or spike or will i have get the M2 ecu. Thanx in advance

 

You can run those bolt-ons just fine with the stock ecu, although you will likely need some form of boost control to maintain the stock 10 psi boost level.

 

perfect. as for stand alone later on i see the PFC is most common among FD but here in miami no one knows how to use it well is there another alternative like AEM EMS that user friendly and car specific not like a haltech of motec??

 

There is no more user-friendly standalone ecu than the PFC. There is a lot of help with tuning on this board, as well as being in Miami, it shouldn't be that big a deal to get a group tuning day with Steve Kan.

Anyway, you are just starting out so take some baby steps. Keep the car in a mild state for a time while you learn more.

Oh, and you don't need an upgraded fuel pump with stock injectors.

 

thanx the best advice ive heard yet ill keep that in mind. see u around the forum

 

Im in Miami, the best suggestion for now is using a piggyback like the Petit or other ECUs that let you run around 26 to 290 to the wheels (depending on mods) and then look for a reputable shop to get you any more power and what ECUs they use.