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Old 11-06-04, 09:13 PM
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Intercooler,dp, cb, intake . . . time for ECU?

Hi, i'm getting the above installed. Pettit assures me i don't need a ECU because my boost should stay at 10psi with the way they set up the vaccum hoses (if it overboosts a hose will pop off in a easily accessable area; i just replug it). Should i just get a boost controller to be safe or is it time for a PFC? Opinion's and expert advice welcome

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Old 11-06-04, 09:39 PM
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I would say its time for a chipped ecu or an fc...
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Originally Posted by apex_sideway
Opinion's and expert advice welcome
Opinion: A boost controller raises boost, but cannot lower it. I don't think this is what you want. You could buy and install a pop-off valve, but it sounds like Pettit already made you a budget version.

Expert advice: You already got that from Pettit.
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Haha, yeah you're right Aviator. I just keep hearing, "Intercooler=ECU" and i'm just scared i'm going to ruin my newly sealed engine.
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WTF does intercooler = ECU mean?
if you get a fmic youre goign to need a standalone? Im a bit confused.
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If your boost stays at 10 psi, then you will be fine on the stock ECU. If you are boosting above 10 psi, then it is time for a remapped ECU or stand alone unit.
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I just got the car back from Pettit and i am very happy with the results. I haven't boosted past 10psi yet and i've WOT the car acouple of times on the 5hr drive back home. Cam is very knowlegeable and assured me i won't have any boost spikes in FL weather BUT i should watch out on cold days because it could spike to 12psi at most; Also, as a safe proof they made a sort of "budget pop-off valve" with my vaccum hoses . . . if it overboosts one of the hoses in a easily accesable spot pops off avoiding spike; Pettit Racing is AWESOME
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