Opinions on Power FC/remapped.
#26
Yeah true, I think I might just go with a chipped ecu for now. I still need to find a proper constant 12v for my gauges. I'm not good with multimeter since I blew a fuse last time. I think I want to move my gauges to the center speaker but I don't think my sensors will reach haha.
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#27
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and as far as getting bad gas and racing... buy containers of your own gas and only use it when you go racing. $100+ a tank is cheaper than 5 blown motors.
Yes, that is what I am thinking. I did have one of those TII motors that lasted a good while because I only used it for racing and added 5 gallons 116 leaded to the tank every time. It eventually died when one of the EGT probes came apart and pinched a corner seal. I will go back to that and see what I can break without the help of detonation.
Yes, that is what I am thinking. I did have one of those TII motors that lasted a good while because I only used it for racing and added 5 gallons 116 leaded to the tank every time. It eventually died when one of the EGT probes came apart and pinched a corner seal. I will go back to that and see what I can break without the help of detonation.
#29
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Fix everything that needs to be fixed first. After that, buy a PowerFC or something similar as your first performance modification.
I have seen way to many FD piles of crap driving around and it always is a result of people with limited financial resources buying things like intercooler, exhaust and body kit instead of fixing bushings, AST, and wire harness. Then they turn up the boost and end up with a shell full of bad parts.
I have seen way to many FD piles of crap driving around and it always is a result of people with limited financial resources buying things like intercooler, exhaust and body kit instead of fixing bushings, AST, and wire harness. Then they turn up the boost and end up with a shell full of bad parts.
#31
All maintenance is done with the car and up to date. Other than those bushings cuz they just started clunking. Still small stuff that has to be done thats more cosmetic than engine related.
Im fine with the power levels for now. I just hate that stock airbox cuz its a pain to remove and put back in. I mainly wanted a Power FC to monitor everything engine related.
Can someone point me to a good Constant 12V source? Last time I poked around with a multimeter I blew fuses. My gauges need switched and constant 12V. I can tap into cig lighter? But dash has to come out right?
Im fine with the power levels for now. I just hate that stock airbox cuz its a pain to remove and put back in. I mainly wanted a Power FC to monitor everything engine related.
Can someone point me to a good Constant 12V source? Last time I poked around with a multimeter I blew fuses. My gauges need switched and constant 12V. I can tap into cig lighter? But dash has to come out right?
#33
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All maintenance is done with the car and up to date. Other than those bushings cuz they just started clunking. Still small stuff that has to be done thats more cosmetic than engine related.
Im fine with the power levels for now. I just hate that stock airbox cuz its a pain to remove and put back in. I mainly wanted a Power FC to monitor everything engine related.
Can someone point me to a good Constant 12V source? Last time I poked around with a multimeter I blew fuses. My gauges need switched and constant 12V. I can tap into cig lighter? But dash has to come out right?
Im fine with the power levels for now. I just hate that stock airbox cuz its a pain to remove and put back in. I mainly wanted a Power FC to monitor everything engine related.
Can someone point me to a good Constant 12V source? Last time I poked around with a multimeter I blew fuses. My gauges need switched and constant 12V. I can tap into cig lighter? But dash has to come out right?
#35
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I suggest not going with a chipped ecu. save the money to buy the powerFC.
Only do things once IMO. Saves time and money.
If you think you are pushing the stock ECU with what you want to install, don't install it till you collect all the right parts. I think its more dangerous to run a modified car on a stock ecu than it is to modify the car and run the powerFC and tune it.
Only do things once IMO. Saves time and money.
If you think you are pushing the stock ECU with what you want to install, don't install it till you collect all the right parts. I think its more dangerous to run a modified car on a stock ecu than it is to modify the car and run the powerFC and tune it.
#38
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I guess I should chime in here and give my opinion about this.
As a mechanic, as a friend and as a FD owner. Keeping the car/engine running happy is my #1 priority.
Noises and other issues can come later. Therefore my conclusion to this is get a PFC to make sure the engine is spot on and running healthy FIRST, then save up for other things like fixing the bushings and any other upgrades.
TBH, when you're driving you will MOST likely not gonna read your "knock". But more so on Boost. Keep an eye on your boost/water temp would be something I personally choose over any other monitors.
1) Boost, you dont want to push it if it's spiking and over boost = apex seal failure.
2) Water temp, make sure you're up to temp before boosting and make sure your engine does not over heat in case a lose of coolant situation which can result rupture coolant seal.
Again, I prioritize my engine over anything else OTHER than safety issues that you will need to adjust to right away.
DO NOT WASTE MONEY on getting a chipped ECU like another member suggested. DO THE JOB ONCE and ONLY ONCE. <--- Work smart, not hard!
There you go, now think about it and make a decision ;-).
-Eric
As a mechanic, as a friend and as a FD owner. Keeping the car/engine running happy is my #1 priority.
Noises and other issues can come later. Therefore my conclusion to this is get a PFC to make sure the engine is spot on and running healthy FIRST, then save up for other things like fixing the bushings and any other upgrades.
TBH, when you're driving you will MOST likely not gonna read your "knock". But more so on Boost. Keep an eye on your boost/water temp would be something I personally choose over any other monitors.
1) Boost, you dont want to push it if it's spiking and over boost = apex seal failure.
2) Water temp, make sure you're up to temp before boosting and make sure your engine does not over heat in case a lose of coolant situation which can result rupture coolant seal.
Again, I prioritize my engine over anything else OTHER than safety issues that you will need to adjust to right away.
DO NOT WASTE MONEY on getting a chipped ECU like another member suggested. DO THE JOB ONCE and ONLY ONCE. <--- Work smart, not hard!
There you go, now think about it and make a decision ;-).
-Eric
#39
I was waiting for you to chime in lol. I guess knock isn't so bad since I was planning on water injection. One issue that I just remembered is the event of a really cold night, does the base map on a power fc adjust the maps for cold temps? I can't remember but I think I saw something where you need seperate maps for the cold nights and altitude changes? But I guess it wouldn't matter anyways because base map is rich to begin with?
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